by scribe | Jan 21, 2012 | Chess Lecture, current news, off-topic
I know, this month I have gone off topic much more often than I should, with the posts about my award and my new book. But I have one more off-topic post that I have to make, which in fact I have been sitting on for three weeks. My wife and I have adopted a new kitty!...
by scribe | Nov 23, 2011 | chess clubs, Chess Lecture, ruminations
A few days ago I received the following comment on one of my ChessLectures from a longtime subscriber: I must agree with the previous commentators that Dana Mackenzie, though not being a terribly strong player, is a grandmaster in didactics. It shows that PLAYING...
by scribe | Sep 21, 2011 | Chess Lecture, off-topic, positions
I’m sorry that this has been such a slow month for blog posts. Too much traveling! Too much fun! My only chess news is that I am working on my next top secret chess project. For those of you who remember my previous secret project, you might be able to guess...
by scribe | Aug 28, 2011 | Chess Lecture, off-topic
If any of you were wondering how I come up with ideas for my ChessLectures, this photo might clarify how the process works. I tell you really good move. You play on computer. It really is true that I was preparing a ChessLecture when my wife took this picture! This...
by scribe | Aug 9, 2011 | Chess Lecture, off-topic, ruminations
The last of my long-time animal companions has passed away. Willie, our dog, lived to be just shy of 17 years old. He was in very fragile health for the last three months. He started having seizures in May, probably due to a brain tumor. He also was bothered by a...
by scribe | Jul 29, 2011 | Chess Lecture, current news
There has been a lot of discontent among ChessLecture subscribers recently about the erratic timing of updates, culminating in a complete hiatus in new lectures for almost two weeks. I can finally give you some answers about what has been going on, although the...
