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@trendle.bsky.social
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Chess Coach in London, occasionally still playing the game when I can.

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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
After a disasterous rapid event at the weekend in London (playing "proper openings"), I decided to return to pushing the f-pawn for most of Titled Tuesday yesterday. I managed to somehow win the last 4 games to finish on a pleasing 7.5/11 - and feel a bit more like a chessplayer again.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Made it to 2800 blitz on @chess.com for the first time!
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
One of those positions that makes you wonder 'how did they get there?!'
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
An interesting position from my game last night; what's the best move for White here, and why is it so strong?
White to move after ...axb5
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
London League match from last night, coming up to 10pm and Black (me) to play. What happened next?
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
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?
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
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...
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
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
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
Up to 6/7 in #TitledTuesday today!
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 22/07/2025
3/4 so far in #TitledTuesday - 3 wins for 1.f4 and a loss in the Dutch.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 22/02/2025
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:
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 07/02/2025
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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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Critical position from my game - White to play (I was Black), and we have about 5min each.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 31/12/2024
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!
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
When they refuse to take accept a draw in dead endgame.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
I think I'm in trouble after round 6 win! 6/7 now though
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
School is out. Titled Tuesday is in.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 09/12/2024
It seems I was wrong - Ding has come out fighting and is still in this match. Can he take his chance? #DingGukesh
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
Game 11 of #GukeshDing is 🔥
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 08/12/2024
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
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 03/12/2024
With 7.Re1 Gukesh continues his trend to not pressure for an opening edge, and instead challenge Ding to solve new problems. This will gain him a lead on the clock, but so far with Ding Liren has responded well with Black and generally had good chances. Will that change today? #DingGukesh #chess
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 01/12/2024
I like Ding Liren's prep today. It looks innocuous at first, but after 11.Nfd2 the engine line for Black to equalise is: 11...e5, 12.Nxe4 dxe4 13.Qxc5 Qg6 14.Nd2 Qxg2 15.0-0-0 #DingGukesh #Chess
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 29/11/2024
All that time in school chess clubs, reminding kids how to properly develop their pieces - ruined! #DingGukesh
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
Concerning signs for Gukesh early on in this match. He's clearly an amazing calculator, but he seems to be playing moves many top players would reject on intuition: 15.g5?! in game 3 and 30.Qc2? (instead of Bc5) in game 1. #DingGukesh #chess
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 27/11/2024
I quite like 9.g4 from Gukesh, seems to put on some early pressure - with less risk than 10.g4 in game 1. #DingGukesh #Chess
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