Gary Lane Chess
@garylanechess.bsky.social
Chess player and writer. International Master, nowadays living in Sydney, Australia.
I once asked Magnus Carlsen a very long question at a press conference in Siberia, Russia and he said "No".
I once asked Magnus Carlsen a very long question at a press conference in Siberia, Russia and he said "No".
Somebody else appreciates chess openings
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Somebody else appreciates chess openings
I wrote about the same move in my C3 Sicilian book published in 1990 (!)
November 13, 2025 at 2:14 AM
I wrote about the same move in my C3 Sicilian book published in 1990 (!)
In the USA tonight there are lots of chess scenes in NCIS Sydney in episode 5 Black is white. I played against the star player in a few scenes. More money was spent on arranging a realistic chess tournament than any event ever held in Australia. #NCISSYDNEY #chess #USAChess
November 11, 2025 at 9:19 PM
In the USA tonight there are lots of chess scenes in NCIS Sydney in episode 5 Black is white. I played against the star player in a few scenes. More money was spent on arranging a realistic chess tournament than any event ever held in Australia. #NCISSYDNEY #chess #USAChess
October 16, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Is it too late to become a chess master?? #chess #chessmaster
September 26, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Is it too late to become a chess master?? #chess #chessmaster
The British Chess championship 1985. Mark Hebden (Black) takes on Willie Watson.
September 17, 2025 at 11:13 PM
The British Chess championship 1985. Mark Hebden (Black) takes on Willie Watson.
We can all agree on this one
September 8, 2025 at 10:13 AM
We can all agree on this one
Record-breaker: Leonard Barden’s chess column celebrates 70 years and a place in history www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
Record-breaker: Leonard Barden’s chess column celebrates 70 years and a place in history
Now 96, this week marks a milestone for our columnist, whose astonishing career has set a Guinness World Record
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September 6, 2025 at 11:20 AM
Record-breaker: Leonard Barden’s chess column celebrates 70 years and a place in history www.theguardian.com/sport/2025/s...
Who remembers Tele-Chess games from the 1980s?
September 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Who remembers Tele-Chess games from the 1980s?
More chess
The two top seeds of the FIDE Women's Grand Swiss 2025, GM Anna Muzychuk and GM Tan Zhongyi, lost in Round 1, while there have been no upsets on the top 10 boards of the Open tournament.
Read our recap with annotations by GM Renier Castellanos and WIM Raluca Sgîrcea!
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Read our recap with annotations by GM Renier Castellanos and WIM Raluca Sgîrcea!
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FIDE Grand Swiss 2025: Gukesh, Firouzja Win As Muzychuk and Tan Falter
In the Open, the top 10 boards did not see any upsets, while in the Women's, it was a brutal day for the top seeds as both GM Anna Muzychuk and GM Tan Zhongyi lost their games, in addition to IM…
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September 5, 2025 at 1:01 AM
More chess
Australia loves chess! 🐨😀 #chess #chessvideo
September 1, 2025 at 9:12 AM
Australia loves chess! 🐨😀 #chess #chessvideo
Join the free FPL league for chess players join ACE Chess League
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#fpl
August 27, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Join the free FPL league for chess players join ACE Chess League
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#fpl
Books that are no longer useful
August 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Books that are no longer useful
Brian Jones (1947-2025) RIP My father-in-law and well known Australian player and chess organiser has died aged 78 from complications due to liver cancer.
A regular in Northern England tournaments during the 70s and 80s he emigrated to Sydney, Australia in 1987.
A regular in Northern England tournaments during the 70s and 80s he emigrated to Sydney, Australia in 1987.
August 13, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Brian Jones (1947-2025) RIP My father-in-law and well known Australian player and chess organiser has died aged 78 from complications due to liver cancer.
A regular in Northern England tournaments during the 70s and 80s he emigrated to Sydney, Australia in 1987.
A regular in Northern England tournaments during the 70s and 80s he emigrated to Sydney, Australia in 1987.
Today is Angus Dunnington’s birthday. The chess author and poker player looks the same nowadays! In this nationwide UK chess documentary we give a Masterclass in acting.🙈 #chess #chessTV #britishchess
August 9, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Today is Angus Dunnington’s birthday. The chess author and poker player looks the same nowadays! In this nationwide UK chess documentary we give a Masterclass in acting.🙈 #chess #chessTV #britishchess
M Gavin Wall has sadly died. His family revealed he had a suspected heart attack. Photo by John Upham from 2013. He was a captain and player in many teams, in 4NCL, in London and in Bundesliga, as well as an Olympian for Ireland. #Chess
July 31, 2025 at 1:56 AM
M Gavin Wall has sadly died. His family revealed he had a suspected heart attack. Photo by John Upham from 2013. He was a captain and player in many teams, in 4NCL, in London and in Bundesliga, as well as an Olympian for Ireland. #Chess
Join the free chess players Fantasy Football League. Previous winners have included Peter Heine Nielson. #chess #FPL
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July 29, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Join the free chess players Fantasy Football League. Previous winners have included Peter Heine Nielson. #chess #FPL
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It is International Chess Day on July 20th as everyone knows! #fide #worldchessday
July 20, 2025 at 8:20 AM
It is International Chess Day on July 20th as everyone knows! #fide #worldchessday
40 years ago, I went to a concert, it was quite good. In my photos despite the boiling sun, nobody had a hat due to fashion.
July 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
40 years ago, I went to a concert, it was quite good. In my photos despite the boiling sun, nobody had a hat due to fashion.