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Chess Coach in London, occasionally still playing the game when I can.

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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
We could argue over who the dark horses of the Olympiad might be (Turkiye!?), but who are the Slow Horses? #chess
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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 · 19/08/2026
Clearly the way to deal with England's future drought problems is to schedule more test matches for the summer. We need one every other week at least!
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
A terrible game though; believe it or not I ended up winning a drawn opposite coloured bishop ending from here!
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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
Qc1 is correct, but the larger problem for Black is that it's rather hard to prevent Rd1-d7, as well as some Qf4 ideas as well.
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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
Game went ...a4, resigns
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
and winning. Much better than what I played. My move is on a par with ...e2 in terms of evaluation
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
It happens :( I also saw someone lose B+N & 6 vs 5 overpressing and getting mated last night
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 04/03/2026
No, far more interesting than that. I'm mildly insulted you think I played ...e2 :)
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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 · 06/02/2026
Nice to play some OTB blitz again! Thanks for organising
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Caitlin Moran @mscaitlinmoran.bsky.social · 11/11/2025
Love being reminded to do this every year. It's a win/win all round
Clear out toys now!
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 03/11/2025
Yes! You can start with 1...g5, but only with Kd7 on the next move.
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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
6/6 for 1.f4, got over-excited. A win a piece for the Dutch and French 3.Nc3 Nc6
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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 · 12/02/2025
Where are the Valentine's discounts? ❤️
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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
Yes! That's the one
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
that was the game - I played Rd8! and was slightly better
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Black is fine after Rc7, Nfe5 Ne4 (or b5!?). or Nc6 Re3 and ...b5!
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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 · 14/01/2025
One more. He needs my Swiss norm!
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
It's funny, I play much better on increment vs 2200s than I do vs GMs. Chess is hard.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
I played a very similar game last night - quite back-and-forth, but also won out in the increment phase.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 14/01/2025
Feels like you were robed
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Peter Svidler @polborta.bsky.social · 04/01/2025
this is a good cause, run by people by i know, like and trust tiltify.com/womeninchess...
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 02/01/2025
Will Magnus be wearing jeans to his wedding this weekend? #chess
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 01/01/2025
It's like FIDE are trapped in a toxic relationship with Magnus. Whatever he does they're dependent on him, and they'll ultimately take him back.
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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 · 29/12/2024
If Magnus starts the blitz badly, what reason will he give for quitting this time?
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
The fewer the better. It's very solid, but not much room for manoeuvring around!
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 28/12/2024
FIDE may be the "bad guys" in #jeansgate but that certainly doesn't make Magnus one of the "good guys". He's a fantastic player, and a crappy role-model.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 27/12/2024
Easily missed!
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 23/12/2024
Aren't there 4? Natasha Regan and Hans Niemann (playing Black opposite Gukesh)?
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 21/12/2024
Wait, we're supposed to have 'regular' chums too??
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
That's not true. I guessed it would be hard to predict, and I was right!
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 12/12/2024
Game 14 of #DingGukesh is hard to predict. If Ding is feeling ambitious I think he'll try 1.Nf3 or 1.c4, but I think it's more likely he try something solid after 1.d4, get a tiny edge but not over extend. 1.e4 and an Italian will also lead to a draw.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Probably a good time to take a prolonged break from The Other Place. Hopefully we can concentrate on the positive side of the chess community here!
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English Chess Federation @englishchess.bsky.social · 11/12/2024
Happy birthday to GM Gawain Jones. Excellent and well-timed article covering Gawain’s win at the London Classic buff.ly/3D9svYp Photo by Dennis Dicen taken at the British Chess Championships.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
He really is.
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Trendle @trendle.bsky.social · 10/12/2024
Game for reference (it's very dull)! www.chess.com/game/live/12...
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Chess: IM Trendle vs GM VladimirKramnik
IM Trendle (2706) vs GM VladimirKramnik (3000). Trendle won on time in 85 moves. Click to review the game, move by move.
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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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