An Englishman Member since May-31-04 · Last seen Jul-15-25 I'm a long since retired former master (but never particularly good) whose opening repetoire consisted of the English, Nimzo-Indian and Caro-Kann. I now pursue a career in film, theater and television as an actor, playwright, screenwriter, director, producer and Web content creator.

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Jul-15-25 Kramnik vs E Inarkiev, 2013   An Englishman: Good Evening: Strange looking Sicilian. Westerinen used to play 3.b3 after 2...e6, but almost never on the second move.      Jul-15-25 Westerinen vs E Meyer, 1978   An Englishman: Good Evening: Nice upset win by Black in a game featuring some rather odd sacrifices including some that were *not* accepted. 30...Black to Play would make a decent puzzle some day. The curious pawn structure created by both sides looks bizarre, but it severely restricts the ...      Jul-15-25 J Gdanski vs D Norwood, 1987    An Englishman: Good Evening: Even more fun than the puzzle--wondering how the position arose and *then* consulting the game score.      Jul-14-25 E Canal vs Euwe, 1948    An Englishman: Good Evening: Although Canal was Peruvian, he was the only man who seemed to have a plan in this game, so maybe we can say "a man, a plan, a Canal--Panama!" Surely someone has already used that for a Game of the Day, yes?      Jul-13-25 Szabo vs Denker, 1946    An Englishman: Good Evening: Only a half-credit today; saw the main line and even now remain unimpressed. Honestly, it smells like Black got lucky after the sacrifice.      Jul-13-25 J A Blanco vs Capablanca, 1901    An Englishman: Good Evening: 23.Qxg7,Qf3+; 24.Kg1,Nxf4; 25.h4 and White will have some problems. Or if Black feels lazy, he can take the perpetual with 24...Qg4+ etc.      Jul-10-25 P Dely vs J H Donner, 1961    An Englishman: Good Evening: Looking at that striking Rook sacrifice 16.Rxe5. If accepted, the game would probably continue 16...Qxe5; 17.Bf4,Qe7; and then either 18.Bh3+,Rd7!?(Nd7!?) or 18.Rc4+,Qc5; 19.Bh3+. Looks like a fearsome attack, but how does the game end?      Jul-09-25 E Vegh vs J Polgar, 1989    An Englishman: Good Evening: Settled for winning a R & 3 P v. 2 N. Feeling a little surprised that this *was* the solution.      Jul-09-25 Rotlewi vs Teichmann, 1911    An Englishman: Good Evening: Richard the Fifth finally finishes first. Given the length of this event, he must have won with superior endurance.      Jul-08-25 E Book vs B Rasmusson, 1934    An Englishman: Good Evening: Nice to see Eero Book, one of the great anvils of chess history ( Alekhine vs E Book, 1938 ), deliver a hammering of his own. PS--Fun fact; Alekhine didn't always win. Look it up.

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< Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 6 OF 6 ·  Later Kibitzing> May-14-12    El Trueno: Hi! I would like to play chess against you 'cause I like your comments :) it would be helpful for me 'cause I'm studying english at school etc.. :) Sep-03-12    Tal7777777: Happy labor day! Sep-10-12    Abdel Irada: <An Englishman>: Are you by any chance in New York? ;-) Dec-05-12    ChessYouGood: It's ever oh so great to read your profile old chum. In particular, it's lovely to see I am not the only actor, playwright, screenwriter, director and producer around here. I am currently working on "Driving Miss Daisy II: Who's in the Boot?" at the moment. Perhaps we can collaborate! Jun-11-14    Ashperov1988: You must like stings song haha Dec-25-14    wordfunph: <An Englishman> Merry Christmas and Happy 2015! Jul-22-16    virginmind: this can't be real... Nov-15-16    ketchuplover: Get a haircut young man :) Nov-15-16    An Englishman: Good Morning: <ketchuplover>, seriously, I got one last week, the famous US Marines "Three Minute Special." Do I need a new one already? Nov-18-16    ketchuplover: Apparently my time machine malfunctioned :( Nov-19-16    jessicafischerqueen: Good afternoon: long time no see. Dec-13-16    ketchuplover: May you and your circle have a healthy holiday season Mar-10-18    ketchuplover: Go So & Caruana! Mar-11-18    An Englishman: <ketchuplover>, for some strange, can't post messages on your page. Anyway, quite a remarkable first round. Keeping my fingers crossed for an exciting tournament. May-11-19    Pyrandus: Good Morning, Englishman! - Your "sign" (Emoticon?) is a Fenix? Thx. Jun-28-19    An Englishman: Good Afternoon: <Pyrandus>, sorry for not noticing your message sooner. My avatar is The Roadrunner, a famous American cartoon character from the 50s and 60s. He co-starred in some famous silent cartoons with Wile E. Coyote. Sep-03-21    0ZeR0: Greetings, <An Englishman>. After reading your bio I was curious to learn more about your opening repertoire. Which variations of the English would you often play? I'm asking because I also play the English, albeit not at the master level as you have (obviously). Sep-03-21    An Englishman: Good Evening: <0Zer0>, used the Botvinnik formation more often than other variations. The Botvinnik has one peculiar feature in that it works as both a White opening or a Black defense. 1.c4, 2.Nc3, 3.g3, 4.Bg2, 5.e5 represents a typical move order. White will follow with Nge2 and d2-d3, avoiding d2-d4, and eventually h3, Be3 and Qd2, after which one may attack on the Queen side, center or King side. Often transposed into either the Catalan or the Neo-Catalan if in the mood to do so. Sometimes transposed into a Reti, and in one successful game played 1.c4,c6; 2.e4 and transposed into playing the Panov-Botvinnik Variation v. the Caro-Kann; ironically, my favorite defense to 1.e4. Sep-03-21    0ZeR0: <An Englishman> The Botvinnik system is an important part of my own repertoire as well. I like it because it's relatively easy to learn and play, is solid, and can be a good foundation for attacking possibilities as you mentioned. I've learned a lot from GM Simon Williams, a great practitioner of this opening, both through his Chessable course and his book titled "The Iron English." Williams has stated that the Botvinnik English almost single-handedly carried him to his first master title. <Sometimes transposed into a Reti, and in one successful game played 1.c4,c6; 2.e4 and transposed into playing the Panov-Botvinnik Variation v. the Caro-Kann; ironically, my favorite defense to 1.e4.> That's interesting. Against 1.e4, I like to employ the Scandinavian. It's been described as somewhat dubious, but at my level it often works well for me. Sep-04-21    An Englishman: Good Evening: <0Zer0>, better a "somewhat dubious" opening that works than a sound opening that doesn't. Besides, the Scandinavian has a much better reputation than back in my time, when Bobby Fischer (v. Addison) allegedly laughed when his opponent played 1...d5. Today, the database has 14 Scandinavians played by Carlsen himself. Sep-04-21    0ZeR0: <An Englishman> Right you are! I think ultimately as a chess player you’ve got to play your openings. The openings that you know and which match your personality and style. I believe Carlsen himself has described the Scandinavian as dubious, but obviously that hasn’t stopped him from playing it and beating the likes of Anand, Caruana, and Nepo. Jan-28-22    Dionysius1: Good evening! I see your favourite games amount to 10 wins by black plus 1 draw. You counter-puncher you! Oct-06-22    MissScarlett: I like the Yasser pun, but why did you use <Wonn> instead of <Won>? Mar-04-25    gezafan: <An Englishman>, You are English yet your avatar is a roadrunner which is not indigenous to England. Perhaps an English bird would be more appropriate for your avatar. The are many varieties of gooses and ducks in England. Perhaps you could choose a high flying swift. If you are a drawing master you could choose a peaceful dove. I'm just trying to be helpful. : ) https://www.bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=6b66... Mar-05-25    Troller: <gezafan> I assume you are American, yet you have an Austrian actor as avatar. Why, that is as silly as if I had a Russian...well, never mind. Jump to page #    (enter # from 1 to 6) search thread:    < Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 6 OF 6 ·  Later Kibitzing>

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