To chess or not to chess

Tata Steel Chess Tournament – 15th January 2021 – 31st January 2021 – Image: Tata Steel FB

From Tata Steel’s FB page

Chess players are in general smart people. Just look at these boys.
Not necessarily the looks, but smart overall. I leave you with a question:
Where are the girls in this tournament?
Is it always just males playing in this tournament?
If you have the answer, please let me know.

Round 4

All photos by: © Jurriaan Hoefsmit – Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021

Round 4

Jorden 1/2 and Magnus 1/2 in Round 4

This is the end position of a game I completed today.
I played white and I think I had a bit of luck on my side too. Usually, I prefer black as I have more wins with black.
Click on the link below to play through the game.

jaquie vs. Larkey4

This is the opening we played in our game.

I wish I had more time to play chess! Also, my dream is to play a GM! Does anyone know a GM?

Results – Round 3 and Round 4

https://tatasteelchess.com/standings/ This is the official website for you to follow the games and to view the standings.

Tata Steel Round 5 Results – from the site of Tata Steel

Standings after round 5

Chess tournaments take a lot of deep thinking.

One thing I like about chess players – they are ‘nice’ in games. Chess is a gentleman’s game.

Is it thinking or worry? Game 6

I like those cushions! (searching the internet….)

Jorden van Foreest commented on his game in round 6.

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