Welcome registrants:
Maxis
Ildephonsus Laicus
j********39@gmail.com (not a good idea to use your email)
Ozwald214
Thanks to DK for signing up for a new monthly donation. Also, thanks to SU for items from my wishlist. I’ll do my best to avoid doing what people usually do with a new knife! (It’s a flexible fillet knife.)
White to move and mate in 2.
NB: I’ll hold comments with solutions ’till the next day so there won’t be “spoilers” for others.
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In Bucharest, Gukesh beat Deac and with black Fabiano beat “Puer”. Always satisfying. The other games were draws. Round 2 is going on as I write: My guy Wesley So is up again Fabiano. Go GMWSO!
Tomorrow there is a somewhat informal tournament in a nearby town (45 min away). Should I go?
Yes! Go and enjoy!
Thank you for the warm welcome, Father. I look forward to commenting.
The fillet knife you received (I hope it proves to be useful) reminded me that where I live it is customary to give a small coin in return when someone gives you a knife, or any other sharp object, as a gift.
1. dxe5+ Nd4 (forced)
2. Bc6#