I begin this blog after getting back into league chess following many years' absence due to work. My post-job status also means I am able to play more tournament chess. My new club in London is Battersea and my first game for them is on Thursday September 14, 2017. I start with a Fide rating of 1858, an ECF grade of 169 (=1968 elo) and an ICCF correspondence rating of 2267.
My current Fide is 1997, my ECF is 1953 and my ICCF is 2362.
Saturday, 5 September 2026
Chess Tip Of The Day 517
The English Opening is basically geared to controlling the d5 square. White starts off with 1.c4, follows up with Nc3 and completes the job with a kingside fianchetto.
Gary Lane, Ideas Behind Modern Chess Openings: Black
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