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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

London Daily Chronicle 10 August 1922

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

An indifferent batting performance by Lodway 2nd. Western Daily Press 23 April 1924

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Did you solve our #ChessTuesday daffy #chess problem from George Koltanowski's Chessnicdotes, 1978? Here's the solution. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature #chessproblem @librarydmu.bsky.social

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Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club @richtwickchess.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Having strengthened our team with some close-season signings we opened our Thames Valley Div 1 campaign with a convincing away win against newly promoted Wimbledon A.

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 13/10/2026

Time for a #ChessTuesday daffy #chess problem. From George Koltanowski's Chessnicdotes, 1978, this puzzle has a twist. Can you solve it? Solution will be posted at 5pm. From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature @librarydmu.bsky.social

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

This afternoon's concert was all about the connections between classical music and jazz. French impressionists (Debussy, Ravel) but with a Bach encore. All music is connected.

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 11/10/2026

Not very much difference. Dylan was influenced by Black musicians, while Sancho (Black) and Bologne (mixed race) were working in the Western musical tradition in the 18th century.

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Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club @richtwickchess.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

The return match between our Thames Valley D and E teams resulted in a draw.

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Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club @richtwickchess.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

Here's the result of our first London League match of the season.

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

IAGOCOT in the Celebrity Traitors: Stuart Heritage in the Guardian on Jerry Hall.

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Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club @richtwickchess.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

rtchessclub.com/match-result... The return match between our D and E teams in Division 4 of the Thames Valley League resulted in a draw.

rtchessclub.com

Match

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Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club @richtwickchess.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

rtchessclub.com/match-result... Our first London League match of the 2026-27 campaign resulted in a narrow victory over King's College London.

rtchessclub.com

Match

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

minorpieces.uk/2026/10/08/m... Agnes Bradley (Lawson) Stevenson was one of the leading English woman chess players of her day. This article traces Agnes's life and career up to the time of her marriage.

minorpieces.uk

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Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club @richtwickchess.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Our first Surrey match of the season last week resulted in a draw against Streatham in the Ellery Williams Trophy.

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Exciting times! I was walking along the road on Saturday when a Routemaster drove past. I was walking along the road this evening when TWO Routemasters drove past. #busspotting

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

IM Edward Lasker, (not Emanuel, although he was a distant relative & friend) shares his #chess secrets in his 1951 book which includes this fab sketch♟️From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. #ChessTuesday #chesshistory #chessliterature @richardjameschess.bsky.social @librarydmu.bsky.social

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

He was at school in my part of the world, but has always lived in North London. I don't mix in his exalted circles.

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I've never met Jon Speelman so have nothing much to add.

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Celebrity Traitors chess set. LASTBUR.

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

DNA link with 5th cousin Clark from Edgecumbe, Bay of Plenty, New Zealand

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

The big boys are all spoiling for a fight

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DMU Archives and Rare Books @dmuspecialcolls.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

For an extra challenge this #ChessTuesday why not try a game with some ultra minimalist pieces like these from New Jersey, 1970, in Master Pieces. 2nd guessing yourself and your opponent x 100! From the @englishchess.bsky.social Library. @richardjameschess.bsky.social #chesshistory #chessliterature

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Jonathan Calder @lordbonkers.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Liberal England: An interview with Bodhana Sivanandan, the youngest woman grandmaster of all time As top board for the England women's team at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand, she played all 11 rounds, recording six wins, four draws and one loss.

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An interview with Bodhana Sivanandan, the youngest woman grandmaster of all time

Because of her performance as top board for the England women's team at the Chess Olympiad in Samarkand – she played all 11 rounds, recordin...

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

richard915.substack.com/p/norwegians... Comparing chess for young children in Norway and New York. I hope Norwegians would like our new junior chess group.

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Norwegians Would

But Americans and Brits wouldn’t

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Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club @richtwickchess.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Great time yesterday. 20 kids at our new junior group, then a busy evening: several 1900-2000 strength players engaged in either rated friendlies or social chess, internal tournament games in progress, lots of new faces! The chess boom is real!

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Richmond & Twickenham Chess Club @richtwickchess.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Nick von Schlippe presents our new junior chess group.

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Richard James @richardjameschess.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

This evening: friend's birthday party. Tomorrow: chess club. Friday: classical concert. Saturday: art installation. Sunday: folk gig. Monday: free evening. Tuesday: classical concert. Good to be busy!

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