Feb-22-25 G Lasya vs D S Shashaank, 2012 
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FairyPromotion: The pun may also refer to the black starting with the French on move 1, but it transposing to a Sicilian on move 2! <<<Ba-Dum Tsss :D>>> |
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Oct-13-24 M Kobalia vs S Lu, 2015
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FairyPromotion: Word on the streets is that kibitzers who manage to satisfy The Pun Police are being recruited to negociate with terrorists. <<Skip to my Lou>> is a game of <partner swapping>, and in the game white gives up his queen and by the end of the game he is about ... |
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May-13-24 D Howell vs J Levitt, 2005 
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FairyPromotion: <FSR> It is a pun for "Leave It to Beaver," an old American sitcom title. Clearly not the most inspired pun, but the game was worth bringing it to the attention of those who have not seen it before. |
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Apr-15-24 Mamedyarov vs Shankland, 2021 
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FairyPromotion: Oh! Gee! What The Hell CG?! |
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Jan-28-24 Wei Yi vs V S Gujrathi, 2024 
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FairyPromotion: Colle It a Wrap |
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May-22-23 Wojtaszek vs Carlsen, 2023 
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FairyPromotion: <Brenin: Great game, great pun, and some very interesting and entertaining kibitzing.> I'd argue it's a great game and OK pun. :P
Happy birthday man! |
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Aug-05-22 V Akopian vs Bologan, 1998
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FairyPromotion: <zanzibar> GM Daniel King recently shared the position after 30...c3 as a puzzle, and the solution is indeed beautiful. https://youtu.be/5azubd8fFcg |
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Jan-10-20 bgitw chessforum 
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FairyPromotion: Hey there everyone!
In 2019 I wasn't able to follow chess as much (after the first 3 months), so thanks to all the lists posted so far. I did some quick digging, and here is my list. Note: I'm really torn this year for my #1 pick, as Karthikeyan's Q sac on move 9 seems to be |
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May-07-19 Ding Liren vs Jakovenko, 2019 
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FairyPromotion: <fredthebear: <FairyPromotion> Subtle or not, ethnic bashing is inappropriate. Your snide comment was useless, unnecessary, and offensive.> What the....? Dude, my post was merely a pun suggestion based on a very famous movie quote. ... |
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Apr-22-19 Saric vs A Sharafiev, 2015 
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FairyPromotion: <Fredthebear says 75...RxRd8 draws for Black.> 75...Rxd8 draws only if white promotes to a major piece. However, both 76. exd8=B! & 76. exd8=N! are winning, and turns out rather easily. The minor piece just captures the g7 pawn, and afterwards it's not even needed. ... |
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