I've lost my last 5 games of chess and familiar doubts about my
chosen hobby are pressing. I could park my grade and retire to publishing and
coaching, but that's not an admirable way to behave. Besides, having lost my
last 5 games, my grade wouldn't be quite as wonderful at the end of the season,
so, time to shape up!
Here are all my games from this year's (1996) superbly organised East Devon Congress, held in the excellent venue of St.George's Hall (big, cool, near town centre, has a bar). I scorn the idea of trying to win money in the Major and go for the Premier (my grade is 3 points too high for the Major). Five rounds later...
"Flip-Coin Chess: Does not pay attention to all (or sometimes even any!) of the threats generated by the opponent's previous move. Hope Chess: Does pay attention to all the threats generated by the opponent's previous move, but, before making their current move, does not check to make sure that all checks, captures, and threats by the opponent on the next move (in reply to that move) can be safely met. Real Chess: Not only deals with opponent's threats from the previous move but, before making their move, also makes sure that the opponent
