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Michel Hoetmer

@michelhoetmer.bsky.social
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Michel is natuurliefhebber en een enthousiaste schaker en schrijft graag over zijn hobby op www.schaakblog.nl en www.schaaksite.nl Daarnaast schrijft hij af en toe ook nog artikelen over zijn 'oude beroep' verkopen. Zie daarvoor www.salesquest.nl

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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
White to move. At first it seems quite obvious. But black has a surprise defense. You should see this before moving! Therefore one or two moves are not enough!
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
Another nice puzzle from Lichess. Black to move... (one move is not enough!)
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Nice puzzle. Black just played 26... Nd6-c4. What is the best answer for white. One move is not enough. Calculate at least 4 moves deep.
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
Another instructive video by @DrCanChess about: Here’s how to train chess so you see the results in your games. youtu.be/R31cBu9fcYI?...
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How to Practice Chess So It Shows Up in Your Games
YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Capablanca- Blanco Jimenez (Havanna 1901). What is the best move for white?
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Just a funny puzzle. I think not too difficult. Black to play...
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
White just played 52. Kg2-g3. First question: is this move correct or not? Second question: what is black's best answer?
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
What's the best move for black? One move is not enough. Pls give a variation!
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 19/06/2026
Black just played 28... Qc7-d7. What is the best move for white?
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 16/06/2026
A nice one by magician Mihail Tal. Black just took a rook on d1. White to move and..? Win of course!
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
This lichess puzzle has a rating of 2299 and was played 7402 times. Not too easy. Black to move...
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 14/06/2026
A puzzle from Killer Chess Tactical Targets class by Renier Castellanos White to move. Beware: it is not so easy as it seems. Give complete variation! One move is not enough!
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 13/06/2026
Funny puzzle. Black to move...
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
Found this one in the Chess Tactics app. Says it is 'hard. I immediately recognized the pattern. Easy, but beuatiful! White to play.
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
A very nice (and funny) puzzle from 1001 Chess Endgame Exercises for Club Players by Thomas Willemze. Puzzle 153. It's white to move. The situation seems hopeless. Or..?
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Black just gave a check with 35... Bc5+. What's the best move for white (and why?) michelschessblog.com/2026/06/01/d...
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
Mooi afgewogen oordeel over experimenten met maximum snelheid voor fietsers van de @fietsersbond => www.fietsersbond.nl/nieuws/5-x-m...
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20 km per uur op het fietspad: goed idee?
Helpt een maximumsnelheid voor fietsers ongelukken voorkomen? Kees Bakker van de Fietsersbond ziet meer heil in andere oplossingen.
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 24/05/2026
A nice puzzle. White to move. Solution => michelschessblog.com/2026/05/24/n...
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
A nice chess puzzle. I found this one in the Friendly Homework by Killer Chess Training. Black to move... michelschessblog.com/2026/05/05/c...
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Chess Puzzle: Time to Calculate
Black to move… Things aren’t looking great for black due to the pin on the bishop by the rook. Is there any way out?
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 04/04/2026
Nice puzzle and great exercise in looking for candidate moves. White to play...
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 13/03/2026
Another instructive endgame. This time: rooks. What's the best move for black? One move is not enough! We need a variation.
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
White played 36. g5. What is the best answer for black?
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Pawn endgames can be very tricky. See this position from a Lichess.org puzzle. It is black to move. He played 43... Ke5. Is this a good or bad move? And why? Please give a variation (one move is not enough).
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
Lichess puzzle. Black played 37... Rbe8. What is the best move for white? Please give a variation, one move is not enough.
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
White played 18. Bb4-d6. What is the best move for black? (Lichess puzzle #kzudx)
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Black just played 15. Nc6-d4. What is white's best reaction? And why? #chesspuzzle
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
White to move. What is the best move for white? Beware: this is a rather subtle example. Or to put it a bit different: some precision is required.
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Pawn endgames are often difficult. They require exact calculation. After this 'warning' you will of course solve this one without any problem. Black to move... #chesspuzzle
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Just a funny puzzle. Not difficult. What is the best move for black?
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Lastig puzzeltje! Je vindt het complete antwoord op mijn blog => schaakblog.nl/2026/01/21/schaakpuzzel-80/
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
White played 45. Kg4. Is this right or wrong? Naturally, it is a good idea to back up your answer with a few variations. michelschessblog.com/2026/01/15/d...
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
Interview with CM Can Kabadayi about how he became at relative 'old age' CM and lots of interesting facts about chess training and coaching => michelschessblog.com/2026/01/12/i...
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In the spotlight: CM Can Kabadayi
Can is a Candidate Master and FIDE Instructor based in Sweden. If you’re active on Chessable or YouTube, his name likely rings a bell. As one of Chessable’s most popular authors, you might even own…
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 07/01/2026
EOS wetenschap geeft handige tips om goede voornemens vol te houden => www.eoswetenschap.eu/psyche-brein...
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Zo houd je je goede voornemens wel vol
Goede voornemens: we houden ze even vol, maar na een tijdje zijn we ze alweer vergeten. Met deze tips lukt het wel.
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Goede tip! www.ad.nl/auto/veel-be...
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Veel bestuurders maken deze levensgevaarlijke fout bij het autorijden in de winter
Verzekeringsmaatschappijen en automobilistenclubs waarschuwen automobilisten om niet met een donsjack of andere dikke winterjas in de auto te stappen. De paar centimeter speling tussen de gordel en he...
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
Another nice and practical video by @GMIgorSmirnov Just watch the given rules. Keep them in mind and solve the puzzels youtu.be/K33AJT-kks0?...
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1 Simple Rule to Find TACTICS in Your Games [Not Just in Puzzles]
YouTube video by Remote Chess Academy
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 30/12/2025
If you have done @DrCanChess chessable course on preventing blunders, this one is easy. Know the CLAMP formula (Checks, Loose pieces, Alignments, Mobility restrictions, Passed pawns) => youtube.com/shorts/vecwT...
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How to Find Chess Tactics #chess #tactics #doubleattack #chesstactics #queen #coach #chesspuzzle
YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 08/12/2025
Interview with Anish Giri. Anish speaks about his last tournaments, his chances in the upcoming Candidates, his chess career and much more => michelschessblog.com/2025/12/08/i...
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In the spotlight: Anish Giri
Foto: Frans Peeters Anish Giri has had a very busy schedule over the last couple of months. He was very successful in the FIDE Grand Swiss and qualified for the Candidates. He had a shot at the Wor…
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
@GMIgorSmirnov shows with a nice example which piece is best move youtube.com/shorts/7sH5f...
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2 Simple Rules to Find the BEST Move in Chess
YouTube video by Remote Chess Academy
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
Another nice video by @drcanchess.bsky.social about how to use (and not to use) the engine while analyzing your own games youtu.be/svPCY7W9yL8?...
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How to Use Chess Engines to Analyze Your Games (The Right Way)
YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
Nice instructive video about opposite castling and pawn storms by @DrCanChess see youtu.be/MvmRWiWdvX4?...
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Learn Pawn Breaks and Pawn Storms Instantly With This One Position
YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
White to play and win. Not very difficult, but it needs a bit of calculation. #chesspuzzle #chesspunks
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Nice video - A quick fix for the English attack in the Najdorf, by @GMAlexColovic => youtu.be/Sf68vQxzMUM?...
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 19/11/2025
Zwart's zet: De grote filosoof JC. Cruijff zei ooit "Je gaat het pas zien als je het doorheb!" Het duurde bij mij eventjes alvorens ik het 'doorhad' Black to play: "The great philosopher JC. Cruyff once said, 'You'll only see it when you understand it!' It took me a while before I finally 'got it'."
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Lichess @lichess.org · 16/11/2025
GM Javokhir Sindarov beats GM Frederik Svane to advance to the Quarter-Finals of the FIDE World Cup! He joined us to discuss the match and to talk about playing bullet and Puzzle Storm on Lichess. ➡️ Watch our interview with GM Javokhir Sindarov: www.youtube.com/watch?v=kGk9...
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Javokhir Sindarov: "I didn't get any pressure!" | FIDE World Cup 2025 | Round 5 Game 2
Javokhir Sindarov eliminated Frederik Svane to advance to Round 6! #FIDEWorldCup Replay the games on Lichess:…
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 16/11/2025
World Cup: vijfde ronde - barrages. Vandaag moesten er beslissingen vallen. Twee vielen er bij de ‘gewone’ rapidpartijen. De anderen gingen nog langer door => schaaksite.nl/2025/11/16/w...
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World Cup 5e ronde: spannende barrage
Vandaag moesten er nog vier beslissingen vallen. Sam Shankland liet er geen gras over groeien en won gedecideerd van Daniil Dubov. Ook Esipenko ging door op basis van de eerste twee rapidpartijen.
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 15/11/2025
World cup: verslag van ronde 5 - dag 2, met meer bloed aan de paal dan gisteren schaaksite.nl/2025/11/15/w...
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World Cup 5e ronde: lastige tweede dag
Wat kun je van zo’n tweede ronde verwachten? Het is natuurlijk superspannend voor de spelers, want één foutje kan fataal zijn. Ga je fanatiek op winst spelen of neem je een afwachtende houding aan en…
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
White to play. What's the best move? #chesspunks #chesspuzzle
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 02/11/2025
Recensie van 'Practical Chess Strategy' door Julen Arizmendi => schaaksite.nl/2025/11/02/r...
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Recensie: Practical Chess Strategy
Wellicht is de auteur niet bij iedereen bekend. Maar dat ligt voor mij anders. Julen Arizmendi is trainer bij Killer Chess Training en in die hoedanigheid heb ik al talloze lessen van hem gevolgd.
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 28/10/2025
Deelnemersveld Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026 => schaaksite.nl/2025/10/28/j...
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Jongste deelnemersveld ooit op Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2026
Vanmiddag werd in een door Maarten Dijksma uitstekend georganiseerde persconferentie het deelnemersveld voor de Masters in het Tata Steel Chess Tournament gepresenteerd. Het belooft een zeer spannend…
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Michel Hoetmer @michelhoetmer.bsky.social · 08/10/2025
A nice instructive video on how to avoid blunders by @drcanchess.bsky.social => youtu.be/j5CEoyNXP0M?...
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Hope Is Not a Strategy—And It’s Costing You Games
YouTube video by Dr. Can's Chess Clinic
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