Dave Shapland
@inter-mezzo.bsky.social
Chess fanatic ♟️| Communications professional 📢 | Health innovation enthusiast 💡 | History aficionado 📚 | Dedicated rambler 🥾 | Die-hard foodie 🍱 | Amateur mixologist 🍸 | Bedroom DJ 🎧 and most definitely pulling for ‘team cat’! 🐈
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Dave Shapland
@inter-mezzo.bsky.social
· Nov 23
For anyone arriving new to this place and looking for a chess community and chess improvement content this #chesspunks starter pack is a good place to start finding your tribe.
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Not made this for ages… Smoked Haddock with Cannellini Beans in a cream, mustard and parsley sauce. Just steamed veg to go with. OMG!! 🤤
August 11, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Not made this for ages… Smoked Haddock with Cannellini Beans in a cream, mustard and parsley sauce. Just steamed veg to go with. OMG!! 🤤
On a gorgeous sunny Sunday in Yorkshire what could be better than a wonderful moor top walk in Calderdale to clear the cobwebs and lift the spirits. 🤩
There might have been a slice of cake at the end of it too… 🍰 😋
There might have been a slice of cake at the end of it too… 🍰 😋
August 10, 2025 at 9:11 PM
On a gorgeous sunny Sunday in Yorkshire what could be better than a wonderful moor top walk in Calderdale to clear the cobwebs and lift the spirits. 🤩
There might have been a slice of cake at the end of it too… 🍰 😋
There might have been a slice of cake at the end of it too… 🍰 😋
Visited Dominic’s top castle today as we took a trip to Yoros. Excellent recommendation and an antidote to Topkapi. The views are stunning and there is indeed no health and safety on the ruined walls. Whilst there the call to prayer echoed across the Bosphorus. Wow! 🤩
@theresthistory.bsky.social
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May 22, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Visited Dominic’s top castle today as we took a trip to Yoros. Excellent recommendation and an antidote to Topkapi. The views are stunning and there is indeed no health and safety on the ruined walls. Whilst there the call to prayer echoed across the Bosphorus. Wow! 🤩
@theresthistory.bsky.social
@theresthistory.bsky.social
Whassup #chesspunk!
Been a long time since I last posted but here’s an interesting position from my classical game last night in a friendly match against Burnley chess club.
Black to play. In a tough position I had elected to give up material to try and expose the White king. What would you do here?
Been a long time since I last posted but here’s an interesting position from my classical game last night in a friendly match against Burnley chess club.
Black to play. In a tough position I had elected to give up material to try and expose the White king. What would you do here?
May 9, 2025 at 7:18 AM
Whassup #chesspunk!
Been a long time since I last posted but here’s an interesting position from my classical game last night in a friendly match against Burnley chess club.
Black to play. In a tough position I had elected to give up material to try and expose the White king. What would you do here?
Been a long time since I last posted but here’s an interesting position from my classical game last night in a friendly match against Burnley chess club.
Black to play. In a tough position I had elected to give up material to try and expose the White king. What would you do here?
What’s up #chesspunks?
Today I wanted to thank @danielkingchess.bsky.social for featuring one of my games on his ever-excellent PowerPlayChess YouTube channel.
I’ve been using his Anti-Sicilians for black repertoire recently and have been getting some encouraging results.
youtu.be/EMEK3LIVgCQ?...
Today I wanted to thank @danielkingchess.bsky.social for featuring one of my games on his ever-excellent PowerPlayChess YouTube channel.
I’ve been using his Anti-Sicilians for black repertoire recently and have been getting some encouraging results.
youtu.be/EMEK3LIVgCQ?...
How to tackle the Alapin
YouTube video by PowerPlayChess
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March 26, 2025 at 3:59 PM
What’s up #chesspunks?
Today I wanted to thank @danielkingchess.bsky.social for featuring one of my games on his ever-excellent PowerPlayChess YouTube channel.
I’ve been using his Anti-Sicilians for black repertoire recently and have been getting some encouraging results.
youtu.be/EMEK3LIVgCQ?...
Today I wanted to thank @danielkingchess.bsky.social for featuring one of my games on his ever-excellent PowerPlayChess YouTube channel.
I’ve been using his Anti-Sicilians for black repertoire recently and have been getting some encouraging results.
youtu.be/EMEK3LIVgCQ?...
Morning #chesspunks!
This is from my game in the 4NCL Online last night. I’d been slowly outplayed by my higher rated opponent. I’m positionally busted what to do? What would you play with Black here?
This is from my game in the 4NCL Online last night. I’d been slowly outplayed by my higher rated opponent. I’m positionally busted what to do? What would you play with Black here?
March 5, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Morning #chesspunks!
This is from my game in the 4NCL Online last night. I’d been slowly outplayed by my higher rated opponent. I’m positionally busted what to do? What would you play with Black here?
This is from my game in the 4NCL Online last night. I’d been slowly outplayed by my higher rated opponent. I’m positionally busted what to do? What would you play with Black here?
R.I.P. Boris Spassky
Hey #chesspunks,
The 10th World Champ was one of my chess heroes. Today’s sad news triggered a memory of an old post I put on my chess club website in the days when writing about chess was as important to me as playing. (1 of 2)
www.hebdenbridgechessclub.co.uk/learn-french...
Hey #chesspunks,
The 10th World Champ was one of my chess heroes. Today’s sad news triggered a memory of an old post I put on my chess club website in the days when writing about chess was as important to me as playing. (1 of 2)
www.hebdenbridgechessclub.co.uk/learn-french...
Learn French Idiot! » Hebden Bridge Chess Club
www.hebdenbridgechessclub.co.uk
February 27, 2025 at 10:48 PM
R.I.P. Boris Spassky
Hey #chesspunks,
The 10th World Champ was one of my chess heroes. Today’s sad news triggered a memory of an old post I put on my chess club website in the days when writing about chess was as important to me as playing. (1 of 2)
www.hebdenbridgechessclub.co.uk/learn-french...
Hey #chesspunks,
The 10th World Champ was one of my chess heroes. Today’s sad news triggered a memory of an old post I put on my chess club website in the days when writing about chess was as important to me as playing. (1 of 2)
www.hebdenbridgechessclub.co.uk/learn-french...
Here’s the final position from my 5th round game at Blackpool #chesspunks. As Black I was under pressure for much of the game but survived and got to this position. I decided to accept my young opponent’s draw offer. Would you have done the same? If not, how would you have proceeded in the game?
February 9, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Here’s the final position from my 5th round game at Blackpool #chesspunks. As Black I was under pressure for much of the game but survived and got to this position. I decided to accept my young opponent’s draw offer. Would you have done the same? If not, how would you have proceeded in the game?
Ok #chesspunks, here’s one of the key positions from my round 4 game at Blackpool this morning. It was a wild and complicated Two Knights Defence. White is winning but it’s extremely complicated and I went wrong here and ended up losing. What would you play after Black’s 20…d4!?
February 9, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Ok #chesspunks, here’s one of the key positions from my round 4 game at Blackpool this morning. It was a wild and complicated Two Knights Defence. White is winning but it’s extremely complicated and I went wrong here and ended up losing. What would you play after Black’s 20…d4!?
Morning #chesspunks!
I am currently playing at Blackpool, one of the biggest weekend chess tournaments in the UK. I’m in the Major (U2050) and it’s very competitive. I’m grinding hard for everything. Yesterday morning I caught a massive break when my opponent touched his king in this position… oops!
I am currently playing at Blackpool, one of the biggest weekend chess tournaments in the UK. I’m in the Major (U2050) and it’s very competitive. I’m grinding hard for everything. Yesterday morning I caught a massive break when my opponent touched his king in this position… oops!
February 9, 2025 at 7:26 AM
Morning #chesspunks!
I am currently playing at Blackpool, one of the biggest weekend chess tournaments in the UK. I’m in the Major (U2050) and it’s very competitive. I’m grinding hard for everything. Yesterday morning I caught a massive break when my opponent touched his king in this position… oops!
I am currently playing at Blackpool, one of the biggest weekend chess tournaments in the UK. I’m in the Major (U2050) and it’s very competitive. I’m grinding hard for everything. Yesterday morning I caught a massive break when my opponent touched his king in this position… oops!
Morning #chesspunks and Happy Friday! Here’s a position for you to consider from an OTB game I played earlier this week. It’s White to play and he’s just pushed the Black knight back to g8. How would you follow up?
February 7, 2025 at 7:56 AM
Morning #chesspunks and Happy Friday! Here’s a position for you to consider from an OTB game I played earlier this week. It’s White to play and he’s just pushed the Black knight back to g8. How would you follow up?
Here an easy but pretty one for you #chesspunks. Black to play. What’s your move and why?
February 4, 2025 at 10:31 PM
Here an easy but pretty one for you #chesspunks. Black to play. What’s your move and why?
Knighty-Knight! Part1
Hi #chesspunks,
Hope you’re all doing well. This week I have been the beneficiary of some generosity from my opponents.
Last night in my OTB match in the Calderdale League came this. White has just played 19.g4. How do we meet that?
Hi #chesspunks,
Hope you’re all doing well. This week I have been the beneficiary of some generosity from my opponents.
Last night in my OTB match in the Calderdale League came this. White has just played 19.g4. How do we meet that?
January 21, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Knighty-Knight! Part1
Hi #chesspunks,
Hope you’re all doing well. This week I have been the beneficiary of some generosity from my opponents.
Last night in my OTB match in the Calderdale League came this. White has just played 19.g4. How do we meet that?
Hi #chesspunks,
Hope you’re all doing well. This week I have been the beneficiary of some generosity from my opponents.
Last night in my OTB match in the Calderdale League came this. White has just played 19.g4. How do we meet that?
This is an interesting new feature… a nice way to get a feel for how you’re doing here. I don’t much care what more score is but if you want to find more you can check my BlueSky-Score and cal quote your own on: blueskyscore.com/inter-mezzo....
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January 14, 2025 at 7:38 AM
This is an interesting new feature… a nice way to get a feel for how you’re doing here. I don’t much care what more score is but if you want to find more you can check my BlueSky-Score and cal quote your own on: blueskyscore.com/inter-mezzo....
Here's a nasty swindle from an online game. This one just goes to show that you should never give up hope while material is still relatively balanced. Black just played 35...Qh4 threatening mate in 1. But what had he missed #chesspunks?
January 7, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Here's a nasty swindle from an online game. This one just goes to show that you should never give up hope while material is still relatively balanced. Black just played 35...Qh4 threatening mate in 1. But what had he missed #chesspunks?
Happy New Year #chesspunks!
Here’s a little bit of fun from an online Rapidplay game. Black just played 29…Qf5 and I thought ‘Oh no!’ as my rook and bishop are both attacked and the rook is also pinned. But after a moment of panic. I spotted what?
Here’s a little bit of fun from an online Rapidplay game. Black just played 29…Qf5 and I thought ‘Oh no!’ as my rook and bishop are both attacked and the rook is also pinned. But after a moment of panic. I spotted what?
January 1, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Happy New Year #chesspunks!
Here’s a little bit of fun from an online Rapidplay game. Black just played 29…Qf5 and I thought ‘Oh no!’ as my rook and bishop are both attacked and the rook is also pinned. But after a moment of panic. I spotted what?
Here’s a little bit of fun from an online Rapidplay game. Black just played 29…Qf5 and I thought ‘Oh no!’ as my rook and bishop are both attacked and the rook is also pinned. But after a moment of panic. I spotted what?
New Year’s Eve Hiking at the Sound of Sleat on the Isle of Skye in Scotland 🏴. Weather conditions were pretty hostile at times but the few breaks in the clouds were well worth the wait. The Sound of Sleat Beach was particularly pretty.
January 1, 2025 at 8:46 PM
New Year’s Eve Hiking at the Sound of Sleat on the Isle of Skye in Scotland 🏴. Weather conditions were pretty hostile at times but the few breaks in the clouds were well worth the wait. The Sound of Sleat Beach was particularly pretty.
Spending New Year hiking on the Isle of Skye in the north west of Scotland was always likely to involve enduring some severe weather, but there have been some very pleasant interludes so far. Looking forward to hunkering down in the pub with a fire, good beer, good company and good music tonight.
December 31, 2024 at 5:07 PM
Spending New Year hiking on the Isle of Skye in the north west of Scotland was always likely to involve enduring some severe weather, but there have been some very pleasant interludes so far. Looking forward to hunkering down in the pub with a fire, good beer, good company and good music tonight.
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@healthinnovyh.bsky.social are hosting our first collaborative networking and peer support event focused on supporting and empowering women in the HealthTech and innovation industry.
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Empowered by innovation: Women shaping the future of HealthTech
Join us to explore how the health and care sector can help women to thrive in HealthTech and innovation by tackling funding disparities.
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December 10, 2024 at 12:28 PM
EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT! 🚨
@healthinnovyh.bsky.social are hosting our first collaborative networking and peer support event focused on supporting and empowering women in the HealthTech and innovation industry.
Find out more and register here: www.healthinnovationyh.org.uk/events/empow...
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@healthinnovyh.bsky.social are hosting our first collaborative networking and peer support event focused on supporting and empowering women in the HealthTech and innovation industry.
Find out more and register here: www.healthinnovationyh.org.uk/events/empow...
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A few final snaps from a stormy weekend in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Managed to hike up Glaramara on Sunday in fairly hostile conditions. Cloud came down on the descent via Langstrath under the brooding presence of Great End which, like many of the high peaks, was dusted with snow.
December 10, 2024 at 9:01 AM
A few final snaps from a stormy weekend in the Lake District National Park in Cumbria. Managed to hike up Glaramara on Sunday in fairly hostile conditions. Cloud came down on the descent via Langstrath under the brooding presence of Great End which, like many of the high peaks, was dusted with snow.
After a wet and windy day hiking in the Lake District yesterday, what could be better than a delicious dinner at the Fell Pack in Keswick. Butterbean and winter veg hummus, pigs in blankets and lamb rendang pictured😋 No wonder it’s a firm favourite with locals. Highly recommended! fellpack.co.uk
December 8, 2024 at 9:08 AM
After a wet and windy day hiking in the Lake District yesterday, what could be better than a delicious dinner at the Fell Pack in Keswick. Butterbean and winter veg hummus, pigs in blankets and lamb rendang pictured😋 No wonder it’s a firm favourite with locals. Highly recommended! fellpack.co.uk
What’s up #chesspunks? ‘Bout time for another snippet from one of my OTB chess games. This one’s from last Monday night. It’s White to play. What’s the best continuation here? Also, bonus point if you can guess the opening variation from this position. 😜
December 7, 2024 at 11:54 PM
What’s up #chesspunks? ‘Bout time for another snippet from one of my OTB chess games. This one’s from last Monday night. It’s White to play. What’s the best continuation here? Also, bonus point if you can guess the opening variation from this position. 😜
Escaped for the weekend to the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria 🏔️. The weather’s been challenging 🌧️ but still managed to squeeze some hiking 🥾 in. Yesterday it was Cat Bells and Derwent Water. Predominant colours were rusty browns and reds from the land and steely greys from the water and the sky.
December 7, 2024 at 8:43 AM
Escaped for the weekend to the beautiful Lake District in Cumbria 🏔️. The weather’s been challenging 🌧️ but still managed to squeeze some hiking 🥾 in. Yesterday it was Cat Bells and Derwent Water. Predominant colours were rusty browns and reds from the land and steely greys from the water and the sky.
It’s going to be critical for the NHS to adopt innovation faster and at greater scale if it is transform itself and deliver the ‘three shifts’ set out by the UK Government.
These recommendations and the health innovation networks will be central to that effort.
These recommendations and the health innovation networks will be central to that effort.
We welcome the Innovation Ecosystem Programme recommendations, which highlight the need for clearly defined national #innovation priorities.
Read the national Health Innovation Network response:
thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/health-...
Read the national Health Innovation Network response:
thehealthinnovationnetwork.co.uk/news/health-...
December 3, 2024 at 3:47 PM
It’s going to be critical for the NHS to adopt innovation faster and at greater scale if it is transform itself and deliver the ‘three shifts’ set out by the UK Government.
These recommendations and the health innovation networks will be central to that effort.
These recommendations and the health innovation networks will be central to that effort.
One of the great features here on Bluesky are these starter packs which,if you’re new to the party, are a great way to find your communities and connect.
Here’s one for NHS communicators:
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Here’s one for NHS communicators:
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December 1, 2024 at 5:27 PM
One of the great features here on Bluesky are these starter packs which,if you’re new to the party, are a great way to find your communities and connect.
Here’s one for NHS communicators:
go.bsky.app/6NfZx5Q
Here’s one for NHS communicators:
go.bsky.app/6NfZx5Q