Rohit ꓘ
@krowmedy.bsky.social
Outdoors around Edinburgh. Chess. Coffee. Do silly things that don't matter.
Your avi: the only hole in one I have ever scored. Bruntsfield Links, winter course.
Also, I guess I am old. I didn't know "avi" meant avatar. I only remember it as a 90s/00s video format which was then superseded by MP4.
Also, I guess I am old. I didn't know "avi" meant avatar. I only remember it as a 90s/00s video format which was then superseded by MP4.
December 8, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Your avi: the only hole in one I have ever scored. Bruntsfield Links, winter course.
Also, I guess I am old. I didn't know "avi" meant avatar. I only remember it as a 90s/00s video format which was then superseded by MP4.
Also, I guess I am old. I didn't know "avi" meant avatar. I only remember it as a 90s/00s video format which was then superseded by MP4.
I didn't have a great performance, scoring 1.5/5 in the open. However, the only saving grace was my first game and first win against a WFM (Women's FIDE Master). She gave up a piece for 3 pawns, but I managed to get a better position and she lost on time. #chess #chesspunks
December 8, 2025 at 4:45 AM
I didn't have a great performance, scoring 1.5/5 in the open. However, the only saving grace was my first game and first win against a WFM (Women's FIDE Master). She gave up a piece for 3 pawns, but I managed to get a better position and she lost on time. #chess #chesspunks
Overlooking the Firth of Forth from Starbank Park on a rainy Sunday morning #edinburgh
November 23, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Overlooking the Firth of Forth from Starbank Park on a rainy Sunday morning #edinburgh
Yes, it's confusing. At the same time 🙂
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Yes, it's confusing. At the same time 🙂
Can confirm the Ferry road path is now open. There are some cones, but not blocking anything. #edinburgh #cycling
November 22, 2025 at 10:41 AM
Can confirm the Ferry road path is now open. There are some cones, but not blocking anything. #edinburgh #cycling
November 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
Finished reading "Learn Chess Tactics" by John Nunn. It was an enjoyable read. I may have been on the higher end of the rating range for this book, but there were many puzzles which I didn't get. With this one in the bag, it brings my total chess books to 3 for the year. #chess #chesspunks
November 22, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Finished reading "Learn Chess Tactics" by John Nunn. It was an enjoyable read. I may have been on the higher end of the rating range for this book, but there were many puzzles which I didn't get. With this one in the bag, it brings my total chess books to 3 for the year. #chess #chesspunks
That's really sad to know. I take the Ferry road path on my cycle quite often. Today morning when I took it, I saw that they had cones around the part near Citypark way, but they hadn't fully closed anything. Not sure till what point they have closed it.
November 21, 2025 at 4:51 PM
That's really sad to know. I take the Ferry road path on my cycle quite often. Today morning when I took it, I saw that they had cones around the part near Citypark way, but they hadn't fully closed anything. Not sure till what point they have closed it.
Describing my feelings towards the weather in #edinburgh today.
November 14, 2025 at 6:41 PM
Describing my feelings towards the weather in #edinburgh today.
I am in my "moppy place" [1] today smarting from a loss in yesterday's Edinburgh Chess league match. Classical game losses are tough. I was the higher rated player (up > 400 points) and missed a tactic which left me down a piece (Black to move). #chess #chesspunks
[1]: tvquot.es/the-office/q...
[1]: tvquot.es/the-office/q...
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
I am in my "moppy place" [1] today smarting from a loss in yesterday's Edinburgh Chess league match. Classical game losses are tough. I was the higher rated player (up > 400 points) and missed a tactic which left me down a piece (Black to move). #chess #chesspunks
[1]: tvquot.es/the-office/q...
[1]: tvquot.es/the-office/q...
Bikes stolen. Bikes found. Kudos to the brave lady who took the bikes away from the thieving 10-12 year olds. #edinburgh
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Bikes stolen. Bikes found. Kudos to the brave lady who took the bikes away from the thieving 10-12 year olds. #edinburgh
Spent my early morning trying to understand how to read opening tables in Chess Opening Encylopedia books like Modern Chess Openings (MCO). I think I have figured it out. Opening encylopedias are even denser than your standard chess book. No prose, only symbols. #chess #chesspunks
November 9, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Spent my early morning trying to understand how to read opening tables in Chess Opening Encylopedia books like Modern Chess Openings (MCO). I think I have figured it out. Opening encylopedias are even denser than your standard chess book. No prose, only symbols. #chess #chesspunks
I found that confusing too. Actually the whole "anything in a red circle is prohibited" signage is confusing.
November 8, 2025 at 6:19 AM
I found that confusing too. Actually the whole "anything in a red circle is prohibited" signage is confusing.
November 7, 2025 at 2:06 PM
This 🤏 close to a new online rapid rating milestone. #chess #chesspunks
November 7, 2025 at 11:15 AM
This 🤏 close to a new online rapid rating milestone. #chess #chesspunks
After two months of no caffeine, I had my first cafe latte today at Hideout Cafe in Grassmarket. While the coffee was good, it didn't have any transcedental effects and I may go back to a steady diet of camomile and peppermint teas.
November 1, 2025 at 3:45 PM
After two months of no caffeine, I had my first cafe latte today at Hideout Cafe in Grassmarket. While the coffee was good, it didn't have any transcedental effects and I may go back to a steady diet of camomile and peppermint teas.
November 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Here all my pumpkins now. Sad faced one was taken to school.
October 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
Here all my pumpkins now. Sad faced one was taken to school.
First pumpkin carving for Halloween as requested by the 5 y.o. I have 2 more to carve. Probably do them late tonight or tomorrow morning. #halloween
October 30, 2025 at 1:01 PM
First pumpkin carving for Halloween as requested by the 5 y.o. I have 2 more to carve. Probably do them late tonight or tomorrow morning. #halloween
A foggy morning on the Ferry road path. #edinburgh
October 21, 2025 at 2:56 PM
A foggy morning on the Ferry road path. #edinburgh
Magnetic, foldable chess set made by a friend.
October 19, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Magnetic, foldable chess set made by a friend.
First game of this year's Edinburgh chess league for our team Sandy Bells at our home venue of Mayfield Bowling club.
We lost the match to Wandering Dragons.
6 boards final score: 2.5 - 3.5. I drew my game, although I had a fairly good position. Just got tired at the end, and accepted a draw.
We lost the match to Wandering Dragons.
6 boards final score: 2.5 - 3.5. I drew my game, although I had a fairly good position. Just got tired at the end, and accepted a draw.
October 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
First game of this year's Edinburgh chess league for our team Sandy Bells at our home venue of Mayfield Bowling club.
We lost the match to Wandering Dragons.
6 boards final score: 2.5 - 3.5. I drew my game, although I had a fairly good position. Just got tired at the end, and accepted a draw.
We lost the match to Wandering Dragons.
6 boards final score: 2.5 - 3.5. I drew my game, although I had a fairly good position. Just got tired at the end, and accepted a draw.
I went back to an indoor climbing gym after over a decade. Last time was in Seattle, in what seems to have been a different life. This is EICA Ratho. #edinburgh
October 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
I went back to an indoor climbing gym after over a decade. Last time was in Seattle, in what seems to have been a different life. This is EICA Ratho. #edinburgh
Some photos from today's Forth bridge ride as a result of finishing "Rivet Boy". Usual NCN1 going, NCN 76 (John Muir way) through Dalmeny on the way back.
October 8, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Some photos from today's Forth bridge ride as a result of finishing "Rivet Boy". Usual NCN1 going, NCN 76 (John Muir way) through Dalmeny on the way back.