Saturday, January 31, 2026

Jerome Gambit: Reorientate

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The following game reminds me of chess advice “If you have made a mistake or committed an inaccuracy there is no need to become annoyed and ...
Friday, January 30, 2026

5,000 Blog Posts

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  This is the blog's 5,000th post! Many thanks to those who have shared comments, provided encouragement, and contributed games and anal...
Thursday, January 29, 2026

Jerome Gambit: Rely On the "Jerome pawns"

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In the following game, White relies on the pawns that he has to overcome whatever advantage Black might have by having an extra piece. angel...
Wednesday, January 28, 2026

Jerome Gambit: Knowledge Grows From Experience

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The ability to play quickly (see " I Don't Know How They Do It ") is one advantage in playing the Jerome Gambit. Another is th...
Tuesday, January 27, 2026

I Don't Know How They Do It

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I continue to be impressed by chess players who can manage both an unusual chess opening line and the bullet time control. And win . I mean,...
Monday, January 26, 2026

Jerome Gambit: Complications, Complications, Complications

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I continue to be amazed how players like angelcamina can find their way through the complications of the Jerome Gambit to gain the full poin...
Sunday, January 25, 2026

Blackburne Shilling Jerome Gambit: Be Careful

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In the following game, Black introduces an interesting offer of a pawn, only to be met with an offer of a piece. The defender must be carefu...