Trendle
@trendle.bsky.social
Chess Coach in London, occasionally still playing the game when I can.
First two Classical games in months at the 4NCL this weekend. Scored 1 / 2, with over 10 hours played and almost 170 moves (both as Black)
Interesting position from my win; the computer initially thinks White is better, but after more time it goes to 0.00 - what is the correct move/plan for B here?
Interesting position from my win; the computer initially thinks White is better, but after more time it goes to 0.00 - what is the correct move/plan for B here?
November 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
First two Classical games in months at the 4NCL this weekend. Scored 1 / 2, with over 10 hours played and almost 170 moves (both as Black)
Interesting position from my win; the computer initially thinks White is better, but after more time it goes to 0.00 - what is the correct move/plan for B here?
Interesting position from my win; the computer initially thinks White is better, but after more time it goes to 0.00 - what is the correct move/plan for B here?
A solid 5.5/8 in today's Titled Tuesday. First one using Proctor, and did struggle a bit when short on time.
The Dutch did a bit better though, including winning this position; White hasn't quite managed to blockade everything yet...
The Dutch did a bit better though, including winning this position; White hasn't quite managed to blockade everything yet...
August 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A solid 5.5/8 in today's Titled Tuesday. First one using Proctor, and did struggle a bit when short on time.
The Dutch did a bit better though, including winning this position; White hasn't quite managed to blockade everything yet...
The Dutch did a bit better though, including winning this position; White hasn't quite managed to blockade everything yet...
Finished on 8/11. Some luck, with 7 Whites - and a storming 7/7 for 1.f4 including wins over Shankland.
The Dutch was much shakier, but still a nice win over Jonas Bjerre. #chess
The Dutch was much shakier, but still a nice win over Jonas Bjerre. #chess
July 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Finished on 8/11. Some luck, with 7 Whites - and a storming 7/7 for 1.f4 including wins over Shankland.
The Dutch was much shakier, but still a nice win over Jonas Bjerre. #chess
The Dutch was much shakier, but still a nice win over Jonas Bjerre. #chess
3/4 so far in #TitledTuesday - 3 wins for 1.f4 and a loss in the Dutch.
July 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
3/4 so far in #TitledTuesday - 3 wins for 1.f4 and a loss in the Dutch.
I've been playing a bit more 960, and it's fun to see the mess that can be created very quickly. I was pleased to set up this trapped queen trick today:
February 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I've been playing a bit more 960, and it's fun to see the mess that can be created very quickly. I was pleased to set up this trapped queen trick today:
Going to give the Chess960 event a go - it seems I have an old rating that's about to take a hit!
February 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Going to give the Chess960 event a go - it seems I have an old rating that's about to take a hit!
Critical position from my game - White to play (I was Black), and we have about 5min each.
January 14, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Critical position from my game - White to play (I was Black), and we have about 5min each.
After a few weeks off, I gave Titled Tuesday another go. Much less dramatic this time, but happy with the finish to my final game of the year:
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
December 31, 2024 at 5:53 PM
After a few weeks off, I gave Titled Tuesday another go. Much less dramatic this time, but happy with the finish to my final game of the year:
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
When they refuse to take accept a draw in dead endgame.
December 10, 2024 at 6:23 PM
When they refuse to take accept a draw in dead endgame.
I think I'm in trouble after round 6 win! 6/7 now though
December 10, 2024 at 5:17 PM
I think I'm in trouble after round 6 win! 6/7 now though
School is out. Titled Tuesday is in.
December 10, 2024 at 4:43 PM
School is out. Titled Tuesday is in.
It seems I was wrong - Ding has come out fighting and is still in this match. Can he take his chance? #DingGukesh
December 9, 2024 at 11:54 AM
It seems I was wrong - Ding has come out fighting and is still in this match. Can he take his chance? #DingGukesh
After 15...g6? Gukesh has some interesting options. 16.a4 makes sense, but there's also 16.Nd2 Ncxd3 17.Qe4 Nc5 18.b6! Qd6 19.Qb1 with very unclear play.
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
December 8, 2024 at 11:48 AM
After 15...g6? Gukesh has some interesting options. 16.a4 makes sense, but there's also 16.Nd2 Ncxd3 17.Qe4 Nc5 18.b6! Qd6 19.Qb1 with very unclear play.
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
With 7.Re1 Gukesh continues his trend to not pressure for an opening edge, and instead challenge Ding to solve new problems.
This will gain him a lead on the clock, but so far with Ding Liren has responded well with Black and generally had good chances. Will that change today?
#DingGukesh #chess
This will gain him a lead on the clock, but so far with Ding Liren has responded well with Black and generally had good chances. Will that change today?
#DingGukesh #chess
December 3, 2024 at 9:15 AM
With 7.Re1 Gukesh continues his trend to not pressure for an opening edge, and instead challenge Ding to solve new problems.
This will gain him a lead on the clock, but so far with Ding Liren has responded well with Black and generally had good chances. Will that change today?
#DingGukesh #chess
This will gain him a lead on the clock, but so far with Ding Liren has responded well with Black and generally had good chances. Will that change today?
#DingGukesh #chess
I like Ding Liren's prep today. It looks innocuous at first, but after 11.Nfd2 the engine line for Black to equalise is: 11...e5, 12.Nxe4 dxe4 13.Qxc5 Qg6 14.Nd2 Qxg2 15.0-0-0
#DingGukesh #Chess
#DingGukesh #Chess
December 1, 2024 at 9:12 AM
I like Ding Liren's prep today. It looks innocuous at first, but after 11.Nfd2 the engine line for Black to equalise is: 11...e5, 12.Nxe4 dxe4 13.Qxc5 Qg6 14.Nd2 Qxg2 15.0-0-0
#DingGukesh #Chess
#DingGukesh #Chess
All that time in school chess clubs, reminding kids how to properly develop their pieces - ruined! #DingGukesh
November 29, 2024 at 9:38 AM
All that time in school chess clubs, reminding kids how to properly develop their pieces - ruined! #DingGukesh
Concerning signs for Gukesh early on in this match. He's clearly an amazing calculator, but he seems to be playing moves many top players would reject on intuition:
15.g5?! in game 3 and 30.Qc2? (instead of Bc5) in game 1.
#DingGukesh #chess
15.g5?! in game 3 and 30.Qc2? (instead of Bc5) in game 1.
#DingGukesh #chess
November 27, 2024 at 10:49 AM
Concerning signs for Gukesh early on in this match. He's clearly an amazing calculator, but he seems to be playing moves many top players would reject on intuition:
15.g5?! in game 3 and 30.Qc2? (instead of Bc5) in game 1.
#DingGukesh #chess
15.g5?! in game 3 and 30.Qc2? (instead of Bc5) in game 1.
#DingGukesh #chess
I quite like 9.g4 from Gukesh, seems to put on some early pressure - with less risk than 10.g4 in game 1. #DingGukesh #Chess
November 27, 2024 at 9:23 AM
I quite like 9.g4 from Gukesh, seems to put on some early pressure - with less risk than 10.g4 in game 1. #DingGukesh #Chess