Andrey Terekhov
@ddtru.bsky.social
Author of “The Life and Games of Vasily Smyslov”. And yes, I am working on Volume 2 😄
In my case, there is a significant overlap between these two categories 😄
November 8, 2025 at 2:40 PM
In my case, there is a significant overlap between these two categories 😄
Was wondering how clear is the final position after 1.Nxd4 Nxd4 2.Ra8 Nc2 3.Kf1 d4 4.Ke2 d3+ and I guess White should play 5.Kd2!? (5.Kxd3 Ne1+ and Nxg2), then g2-g3 or Ra8-a4 first. Must be winning, but still a few tricks left, especially in a blitz game
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Was wondering how clear is the final position after 1.Nxd4 Nxd4 2.Ra8 Nc2 3.Kf1 d4 4.Ke2 d3+ and I guess White should play 5.Kd2!? (5.Kxd3 Ne1+ and Nxg2), then g2-g3 or Ra8-a4 first. Must be winning, but still a few tricks left, especially in a blitz game
The current state of chess theory, part 6:
November 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
The current state of chess theory, part 6:
The current state of chess theory, part 5:
September 15, 2025 at 9:29 AM
The current state of chess theory, part 5:
The current state of chess history, part 4:
September 5, 2025 at 11:02 AM
The current state of chess history, part 4:
Meaning that the other countries considered this option and decided that it would reduce their chances? 🤔🤓
May 17, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Meaning that the other countries considered this option and decided that it would reduce their chances? 🤔🤓