Blunders and all, really happy to finally get to 800 with this game. Thanks for all the advice and encouragement!

I haven't seen a stream in my life

No Stupid Questions MEGATHREAD 10

Who's really a beginner? What's your ELO?

Engraver's price is dropping a lot - has he been announced for a reprint when I wasn't looking or is it just banlist speculation / expecting Seventh Tachyon to make pure Ryzeal better?

Event: 2025 Chessable Masters

I thought I knew what dopamine was until I, for the very first time, got to sacrifice THE ROOOOK

Those who have been playing for a while, please tell us about your chess journey!

Man, the Scandinavian defense is so fun.

Why don't we actually take the king?

Finally hit 700! Was super happy with how I played until I looked at the game again and went "...Wait literally what was I thinking with that bishop blunder in the middle of the game?" I can't even remember what made me think that was a good idea haha

Who's João Fonseca according to ESPN Brazil. For the blind, he's light. For the hungry, he's bread. For the thirsty, he's water. For the dead, he's life. For the sick, he's the cure. For the prisoner, he's freedom. For the lonely, he's the companion. For the traveler, he's the way. For me, he's all.

Rio 500 R1: Jaume Munar def Thiago Seyboth Wild 6-4 3-6 6-0

As a Federer and Fonseca fan, this guys almost gave me a heart attack...

r/tennis Daily Discussion (Sunday, February 16, 2025)

Mandatory first brilliant move

I know the move is hardly brilliant(and like it's a well known trap) but it's my first time sacrificing a queen on purpose and I feel far happier than I should

What do I do here? Has happened 5 times in the last week and every time I lose my rook and knight immediately and am in continuous check.

Heartbreaking: chess is a lot easier when you don't multi-task.

I'm unreasonably happy about how this went. I blundered my bishop and all but I'm glad I stuck the landing on the mate haha (mostly)

Event: 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Weissenhaus

I'm only 550 but I'm always surprised how many people fall for this and then resign

Federer with such a simple yet effective approach to sport as well as life 🙏🏻❤️

Is chess just not for me?

Trying out Chessly, honestly so far I really like it - has a few things I'd like to see improved though