... some photos and a few words from the Web Manager :)

 

 

 

It's an intriguing photograph but I think it's likely difficult to see the whole 'board'. Right? Still...looks fun.

 

I've known Richard for years and know that this gentleman, Mikhail Tal, was--and probably will for all times remain--Richard's favourite chess player. Tal was a brilliant player.

 

 

I'd say he was pretty good-looking too. Richard's told me Tal was known to party hard. (I know...it's the first thing you think of when you hear "chess".) Evidently it had all caught up with Tal and the man died too young. A major loss for the Chess World, no doubt.

 

I think this photo is just fantastic. Check out that kid. A chess prodigy back in the day (1911 to be exact), Samuel Reshevsky achieved Grandmaster 39 years later. Fun fact: He was never a full-time chess professional. 

 

 

I've played chess opposite Richard many times and, well, have had my butt whupped each and every time. Which is pretty humbling seeing as Richard would always be kindly, coaching me on my every move, and—on his part—playing 'half blind'. Meaning he wouldn't look at the board, he would merely write down our moves. Gawd.

 

From me to you: When you study chess under Richard's tutelage you're learning from an expert player AND an expert teacher. That is a winning combo.