Got to use the expression "time to dust off the old chess pieces" today. But only because i was sanding down plaster and I forgot to tidy my antique set...

Which, when translated literally, means "adult chess improver"

I like giving my custom model games movie-like titles. Helps me remember them. #chesspunks

Black to move and win. White pawns coming towards you.

I couldn't solve it, but jingle bells...

What an absolute Christmas tree of a puzzle.

Merry #chesspunks

Imagine my surprise reading the Guardian's recap... I'm thinking woah, 1. Kf3! Ding must've fallen off his chair.

Should probably get my chess news from chess websites...

How is your week going #chesspunks?

Also if anyone has any confidence I can borrow that would be fantastic.

Lego has really been eating into my chess time lately, but I've taken the same diligent improvement strategies that I learned from chess and applied them to Lego and you can't argue with the results. #chesspunks