Scott Rose
@rprose.bsky.social
News product at Bloomberg. Before that, was in Moscow for 15 years with @bloomberg.com & @themoscowtimes.com. Still one eye on Russia. Chess fan. Views are mine
big changes in 2026 for my bone care routine
Both tea and coffee have various health benefits, but tea may come out slightly on top when it comes to the health of your bones, a recent study suggests.
Is tea or coffee better for your bones?
One has a slight advantage over the other.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 25, 2025 at 5:08 AM
big changes in 2026 for my bone care routine
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The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 will take place from 26 to 30 December!
Follow the games every day in our broadcasts and check out our interviews with the players on-site by IM Laura Unuk.
➡️ Read our preview: lichess.org/@/Lichess/bl...
Follow the games every day in our broadcasts and check out our interviews with the players on-site by IM Laura Unuk.
➡️ Read our preview: lichess.org/@/Lichess/bl...
FIDE World Rapid and Blitz 2025: World’s Best Arrive in Doha
Qatar’s capital city, Doha, will host the best chess players in the world for the annual FIDE World Rapid and Blitz from 26th to 30th December.
lichess.org
December 25, 2025 at 2:02 AM
The FIDE World Rapid & Blitz Championships 2025 will take place from 26 to 30 December!
Follow the games every day in our broadcasts and check out our interviews with the players on-site by IM Laura Unuk.
➡️ Read our preview: lichess.org/@/Lichess/bl...
Follow the games every day in our broadcasts and check out our interviews with the players on-site by IM Laura Unuk.
➡️ Read our preview: lichess.org/@/Lichess/bl...
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if you know eight or nine reindeer by name we are living very different lives my dude, now sing the song or don't. doesn't matter to me
December 25, 2025 at 4:09 AM
if you know eight or nine reindeer by name we are living very different lives my dude, now sing the song or don't. doesn't matter to me
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hello 911 there's someone on my roof
December 25, 2025 at 3:02 AM
hello 911 there's someone on my roof
Chess folks: I'm looking for someone who is a a true believer in Chessbase as an opening repertoire management tool and knows the ropes. I recently realized Chess Position Trainer (RIP) was overwriting some of my annotations when I imported new lines and have decided to move on.
December 23, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Chess folks: I'm looking for someone who is a a true believer in Chessbase as an opening repertoire management tool and knows the ropes. I recently realized Chess Position Trainer (RIP) was overwriting some of my annotations when I imported new lines and have decided to move on.
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i bet Bashful has another more defining trait but at first he was scared all the other dwarves would say it's stupid and now it just feels like too much time has passed. deeply unhappy guy
December 23, 2025 at 6:39 AM
i bet Bashful has another more defining trait but at first he was scared all the other dwarves would say it's stupid and now it just feels like too much time has passed. deeply unhappy guy
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Chess is in mourning after it was announced English GM Jonathan Hawkins has died aged 42 just before Christmas. worldchess.com/news/jonatha...
Grandmaster Jonathan Hawkins Dies Of Rare Cancer Aged 42—A Week After Appeal Launched To Help / News / World Chess - Official FIDE Online Chess Gaming Platform
An appeal to help the family of GM Jonathan Hawkins, who passed away just before Christmas, has raised nearly £20,000 so far.
worldchess.com
December 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Chess is in mourning after it was announced English GM Jonathan Hawkins has died aged 42 just before Christmas. worldchess.com/news/jonatha...
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Did you know that you gain more and lose less rating points for results with the black pieces on Lichess? 💡
To account for White's first-move advantage, a standard game between, for example, a 1500-rated player with White and a 1511-rated player with Black is treated as a balanced game.
To account for White's first-move advantage, a standard game between, for example, a 1500-rated player with White and a 1511-rated player with Black is treated as a balanced game.
December 22, 2025 at 10:24 PM
Did you know that you gain more and lose less rating points for results with the black pieces on Lichess? 💡
To account for White's first-move advantage, a standard game between, for example, a 1500-rated player with White and a 1511-rated player with Black is treated as a balanced game.
To account for White's first-move advantage, a standard game between, for example, a 1500-rated player with White and a 1511-rated player with Black is treated as a balanced game.
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After a person is unmasked as a serial killer, the neighbors always say he was quiet and seemed nice.
So at least I know my neighbors aren’t serial killers.
So at least I know my neighbors aren’t serial killers.
December 21, 2025 at 5:00 PM
After a person is unmasked as a serial killer, the neighbors always say he was quiet and seemed nice.
So at least I know my neighbors aren’t serial killers.
So at least I know my neighbors aren’t serial killers.
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My post-apocalyptic companions are worried that I was bitten by the rabid podcaster before we put him down but they're just being paranoid. This will make great content for the bonus episoohhh no
December 23, 2025 at 2:26 AM
My post-apocalyptic companions are worried that I was bitten by the rabid podcaster before we put him down but they're just being paranoid. This will make great content for the bonus episoohhh no
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THE GRINCH: and to all a good night!!!
*five minutes later*
CINDY LOO WHO'S MOM: hey can we talk? thanks for bringing back the presents and cutting the roast beast but - did you talk to my kid?
THE GRINCH: uh, yes, uh, when I wa-
CINDY LOO WHO'S MOM: okay so don't ever talk to my kid again
*five minutes later*
CINDY LOO WHO'S MOM: hey can we talk? thanks for bringing back the presents and cutting the roast beast but - did you talk to my kid?
THE GRINCH: uh, yes, uh, when I wa-
CINDY LOO WHO'S MOM: okay so don't ever talk to my kid again
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
THE GRINCH: and to all a good night!!!
*five minutes later*
CINDY LOO WHO'S MOM: hey can we talk? thanks for bringing back the presents and cutting the roast beast but - did you talk to my kid?
THE GRINCH: uh, yes, uh, when I wa-
CINDY LOO WHO'S MOM: okay so don't ever talk to my kid again
*five minutes later*
CINDY LOO WHO'S MOM: hey can we talk? thanks for bringing back the presents and cutting the roast beast but - did you talk to my kid?
THE GRINCH: uh, yes, uh, when I wa-
CINDY LOO WHO'S MOM: okay so don't ever talk to my kid again
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Me: I should ask my followers what to get my mom for Christmas
Werner Herzog: You must never do this
Werner Herzog: You must never do this
December 22, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Me: I should ask my followers what to get my mom for Christmas
Werner Herzog: You must never do this
Werner Herzog: You must never do this
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billionaire: i have 3 brains. in my skull
interviewer: incredible
interviewer: incredible
December 20, 2025 at 4:33 AM
billionaire: i have 3 brains. in my skull
interviewer: incredible
interviewer: incredible
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a picture with some of my favourite things: @chessable.com and @effinbirds.com. happy to report i got some converts for the bird cult (and recorded some stuff while i was at it)
it's Peter Svidler @polborta.bsky.social
December 19, 2025 at 5:57 PM
a picture with some of my favourite things: @chessable.com and @effinbirds.com. happy to report i got some converts for the bird cult (and recorded some stuff while i was at it)
GM Artur Yusupov is someone I could listen to all day. Very enjoyable conversation with @chessdojo.bsky.social. On his work with the Women in Chess Foundation, reflections on his career, and on life more generally. Highly recommended
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ38...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ38...
GM Yusupov on Women in Chess | Dojo Talks
YouTube video by ChessDojo
www.youtube.com
December 18, 2025 at 4:49 PM
GM Artur Yusupov is someone I could listen to all day. Very enjoyable conversation with @chessdojo.bsky.social. On his work with the Women in Chess Foundation, reflections on his career, and on life more generally. Highly recommended
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ38...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ38...
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"When Vladimir Kramnik was on the other side of cheating allegations."
In the third episode of Masters and Matches, we discuss the infamous Toiletgate affair from 2006!
Don't miss it, spread the word about this podcast and subscribe if you like it. 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbka...
In the third episode of Masters and Matches, we discuss the infamous Toiletgate affair from 2006!
Don't miss it, spread the word about this podcast and subscribe if you like it. 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbka...
When Kramnik was on the other side of cheating allegations | Masters and Matches 03: Toiletgate
YouTube video by The Chess Revolution
www.youtube.com
December 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
"When Vladimir Kramnik was on the other side of cheating allegations."
In the third episode of Masters and Matches, we discuss the infamous Toiletgate affair from 2006!
Don't miss it, spread the word about this podcast and subscribe if you like it. 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbka...
In the third episode of Masters and Matches, we discuss the infamous Toiletgate affair from 2006!
Don't miss it, spread the word about this podcast and subscribe if you like it. 🙏
www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbka...
Pretty. I didn't find it:
December 17, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Pretty. I didn't find it:
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Most of the scientists at the nonprofit that I cofounded, including my two cofounders, came from NCAR. It’s hard to overstate the importance of this place for climate science.
Exclusive: The Trump administration is moving to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Colorado, according to a senior White House official, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
Trump moves to dismantle major US climate research center in Colorado
The Trump administration is breaking up the National Center for Atmospheric Research, taking aim at one of the world's leading climate research labs.
bit.ly
December 17, 2025 at 5:16 AM
Most of the scientists at the nonprofit that I cofounded, including my two cofounders, came from NCAR. It’s hard to overstate the importance of this place for climate science.
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The gate says "abandon all hope, ye who enter here" but they don't check your pockets or anything
December 16, 2025 at 10:14 PM
The gate says "abandon all hope, ye who enter here" but they don't check your pockets or anything
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Saw your man trying to pull the sword from the stone. He was struggling
December 16, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Saw your man trying to pull the sword from the stone. He was struggling
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The Dossier uncovered one of the most secretive units in the Russian military — the Special Strategic Communications Service (Service K). Its officers handle the “nuclear briefcases” and accompany top leaders. I reveal who they are, their backgrounds, and pay.
open.substack.com/pub/therussi...
open.substack.com/pub/therussi...
All the President's Men. Who is responsible for Vladimir Putin's nuclear briefcase?
Inside Russia's Secret Nuclear Command Unit: The Special Strategic Communications Service
open.substack.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:17 AM
The Dossier uncovered one of the most secretive units in the Russian military — the Special Strategic Communications Service (Service K). Its officers handle the “nuclear briefcases” and accompany top leaders. I reveal who they are, their backgrounds, and pay.
open.substack.com/pub/therussi...
open.substack.com/pub/therussi...
An excellent post from @dgriffinchess.bsky.social on Armenian grandmaster and Soviet champion Rafael Vaganian. I'm looking forward to playing through the annotated games, translated by Douglas from old Soviet chess magazines
His blog is always a pleasure:
dgriffinchess.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/r...
His blog is always a pleasure:
dgriffinchess.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/r...
Rafael Vaganian.
A blog post devoted to the outstanding Armenian grandmaster, a former Soviet champion (1989) and two-time World Championship Candidate, featuring biographical material (primarily relating to his ea…
dgriffinchess.wordpress.com
December 15, 2025 at 1:21 PM
An excellent post from @dgriffinchess.bsky.social on Armenian grandmaster and Soviet champion Rafael Vaganian. I'm looking forward to playing through the annotated games, translated by Douglas from old Soviet chess magazines
His blog is always a pleasure:
dgriffinchess.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/r...
His blog is always a pleasure:
dgriffinchess.wordpress.com/2025/12/14/r...
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Not a huge surprise from FIDE. They aren't even trying to enforce the fake pretense of "neutrality" Russian chess has been abusing for the past few years. Here's IM Polina Shuvalova celebrating the "team Russia (Fide)" win in Linares last month.
December 15, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Not a huge surprise from FIDE. They aren't even trying to enforce the fake pretense of "neutrality" Russian chess has been abusing for the past few years. Here's IM Polina Shuvalova celebrating the "team Russia (Fide)" win in Linares last month.