Jamie Retherford

Choosing Difficult Ground

“We deliberately sought hard problems [. . . ] We delighted in forcing bigger, slower competitors to follow us over difficult ground.” Paul Graham There is simply no competition in the higher echelons of difficulty. And even better if you’re the little guy who can move quickly. I will never be taller than 4′ 11Continue reading “Choosing Difficult Ground”

Controlling the Center

“Dost thou love life? Then do not squander time, for that’s the stuff life is made of.” Benjamin Franklin It is widely known that the most important area in chess is the center of the board. Control of the center enables optionality and exerts influence on the strategy of the entire game. Thus, the openingContinue reading “Controlling the Center”