Trendle
@trendle.bsky.social
Chess Coach in London, occasionally still playing the game when I can.
Nice to play some OTB blitz again! Thanks for organising
We had a blast last night with over 400 games in our Blitz tournament!
After 9 rounds, IM Tom Rendle and FM David Haydon scored 7.5 points, with tiebreaks favouring @trendle.bsky.social who then became champion!
He is pictured with Chief Arbiter IA Judit Sztaray
Thanks all for playing!
After 9 rounds, IM Tom Rendle and FM David Haydon scored 7.5 points, with tiebreaks favouring @trendle.bsky.social who then became champion!
He is pictured with Chief Arbiter IA Judit Sztaray
Thanks all for playing!
February 6, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Nice to play some OTB blitz again! Thanks for organising
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Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
November 11, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
First two Classical games in months at the 4NCL this weekend. Scored 1 / 2, with over 10 hours played and almost 170 moves (both as Black)
Interesting position from my win; the computer initially thinks White is better, but after more time it goes to 0.00 - what is the correct move/plan for B here?
Interesting position from my win; the computer initially thinks White is better, but after more time it goes to 0.00 - what is the correct move/plan for B here?
November 3, 2025 at 9:28 AM
First two Classical games in months at the 4NCL this weekend. Scored 1 / 2, with over 10 hours played and almost 170 moves (both as Black)
Interesting position from my win; the computer initially thinks White is better, but after more time it goes to 0.00 - what is the correct move/plan for B here?
Interesting position from my win; the computer initially thinks White is better, but after more time it goes to 0.00 - what is the correct move/plan for B here?
A solid 5.5/8 in today's Titled Tuesday. First one using Proctor, and did struggle a bit when short on time.
The Dutch did a bit better though, including winning this position; White hasn't quite managed to blockade everything yet...
The Dutch did a bit better though, including winning this position; White hasn't quite managed to blockade everything yet...
August 5, 2025 at 4:47 PM
A solid 5.5/8 in today's Titled Tuesday. First one using Proctor, and did struggle a bit when short on time.
The Dutch did a bit better though, including winning this position; White hasn't quite managed to blockade everything yet...
The Dutch did a bit better though, including winning this position; White hasn't quite managed to blockade everything yet...
Finished on 8/11. Some luck, with 7 Whites - and a storming 7/7 for 1.f4 including wins over Shankland.
The Dutch was much shakier, but still a nice win over Jonas Bjerre. #chess
The Dutch was much shakier, but still a nice win over Jonas Bjerre. #chess
July 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Finished on 8/11. Some luck, with 7 Whites - and a storming 7/7 for 1.f4 including wins over Shankland.
The Dutch was much shakier, but still a nice win over Jonas Bjerre. #chess
The Dutch was much shakier, but still a nice win over Jonas Bjerre. #chess
3/4 so far in #TitledTuesday - 3 wins for 1.f4 and a loss in the Dutch.
July 22, 2025 at 3:42 PM
3/4 so far in #TitledTuesday - 3 wins for 1.f4 and a loss in the Dutch.
I've been playing a bit more 960, and it's fun to see the mess that can be created very quickly. I was pleased to set up this trapped queen trick today:
February 22, 2025 at 6:38 PM
I've been playing a bit more 960, and it's fun to see the mess that can be created very quickly. I was pleased to set up this trapped queen trick today:
Going to give the Chess960 event a go - it seems I have an old rating that's about to take a hit!
February 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Going to give the Chess960 event a go - it seems I have an old rating that's about to take a hit!
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It's like FIDE are trapped in a toxic relationship with Magnus. Whatever he does they're dependent on him, and they'll ultimately take him back.
January 1, 2025 at 9:54 AM
It's like FIDE are trapped in a toxic relationship with Magnus. Whatever he does they're dependent on him, and they'll ultimately take him back.
After a few weeks off, I gave Titled Tuesday another go. Much less dramatic this time, but happy with the finish to my final game of the year:
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
December 31, 2024 at 5:53 PM
After a few weeks off, I gave Titled Tuesday another go. Much less dramatic this time, but happy with the finish to my final game of the year:
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year!
If Magnus starts the blitz badly, what reason will he give for quitting this time?
December 29, 2024 at 9:07 PM
If Magnus starts the blitz badly, what reason will he give for quitting this time?
FIDE may be the "bad guys" in #jeansgate but that certainly doesn't make Magnus one of the "good guys".
He's a fantastic player, and a crappy role-model.
He's a fantastic player, and a crappy role-model.
December 28, 2024 at 12:12 PM
FIDE may be the "bad guys" in #jeansgate but that certainly doesn't make Magnus one of the "good guys".
He's a fantastic player, and a crappy role-model.
He's a fantastic player, and a crappy role-model.
Game 14 of #DingGukesh is hard to predict. If Ding is feeling ambitious I think he'll try 1.Nf3 or 1.c4, but I think it's more likely he try something solid after 1.d4, get a tiny edge but not over extend.
1.e4 and an Italian will also lead to a draw.
1.e4 and an Italian will also lead to a draw.
December 12, 2024 at 8:28 AM
Game 14 of #DingGukesh is hard to predict. If Ding is feeling ambitious I think he'll try 1.Nf3 or 1.c4, but I think it's more likely he try something solid after 1.d4, get a tiny edge but not over extend.
1.e4 and an Italian will also lead to a draw.
1.e4 and an Italian will also lead to a draw.
Probably a good time to take a prolonged break from The Other Place. Hopefully we can concentrate on the positive side of the chess community here!
December 11, 2024 at 6:21 PM
Probably a good time to take a prolonged break from The Other Place. Hopefully we can concentrate on the positive side of the chess community here!
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Happy birthday to GM Gawain Jones. Excellent and well-timed article covering Gawain’s win at the London Classic https://buff.ly/3D9svYp Photo by Dennis Dicen taken at the British Chess Championships.
December 11, 2024 at 11:45 AM
Happy birthday to GM Gawain Jones. Excellent and well-timed article covering Gawain’s win at the London Classic https://buff.ly/3D9svYp Photo by Dennis Dicen taken at the British Chess Championships.
When they refuse to take accept a draw in dead endgame.
December 10, 2024 at 6:23 PM
When they refuse to take accept a draw in dead endgame.
I think I'm in trouble after round 6 win! 6/7 now though
December 10, 2024 at 5:17 PM
I think I'm in trouble after round 6 win! 6/7 now though
School is out. Titled Tuesday is in.
December 10, 2024 at 4:43 PM
School is out. Titled Tuesday is in.
It seems I was wrong - Ding has come out fighting and is still in this match. Can he take his chance? #DingGukesh
December 9, 2024 at 11:54 AM
It seems I was wrong - Ding has come out fighting and is still in this match. Can he take his chance? #DingGukesh
Sad times for Ding fans. I don't see a way back from this 😢
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
December 8, 2024 at 12:41 PM
Sad times for Ding fans. I don't see a way back from this 😢
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
After 15...g6? Gukesh has some interesting options. 16.a4 makes sense, but there's also 16.Nd2 Ncxd3 17.Qe4 Nc5 18.b6! Qd6 19.Qb1 with very unclear play.
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
December 8, 2024 at 11:48 AM
After 15...g6? Gukesh has some interesting options. 16.a4 makes sense, but there's also 16.Nd2 Ncxd3 17.Qe4 Nc5 18.b6! Qd6 19.Qb1 with very unclear play.
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh