Hi this is Ishaan back with another blog post. I was thrilled to be invited to play in the Oregon Closed Challengers this year. I will share my 4-day saga of the first 6 rounds of the tournament, followed by an eventful last round. In the 1st game, I won a…
We were lying on the bed and watching TV when my mom got a pairing text message. We were so confused. Shouldn’t my tournament start tomorrow? “Mom, did you register Austin for the 6-day schedule? That starts tonight.” “Oops!” The game was about to start in about half an hour, and…
Hello PuddleTown readers! This is Austin. I am so excited to have a platform to share my knowledge and understanding of chess, and to spread the beauty of chess throughout the community. Chess has taught me a lot. It constantly helps me develop various skills like creativity, planning, time management, and…