Great news to share: I have resumed chess teaching and organizing on a weekly basis in the Shenandoah Valley. I am also completing a master's degree in organizational leadership at Shenandoah University. Being part of the SU community has been amazing, and with the much support from faculty and friends, I am glad to [...]
What you don't know about pawns can hurt you. Here we will address some misconceptions. A most common myth is that pawns are worthless because they are numerous and small. Such misinformation can lead to rash decisions with poor outcomes. For example, undervalued pawns are often mishandled as though expendable. If one truly [...]
In 1966 the Fédération Internationale des Échecs (commonly known as FIDE or World Chess Federation) designated July 20 as a day of international celebration for the Royal Game. Last week, I was flipping through an old chess book of mine when I found a handwritten paper containing some general thoughts on chess. I had [...]
