Message of the Week

A large backlog of chess games is on the way (I think I have 6 or 7 now...) and soon a few pop physics and history book reviews.

Annotated Games

Chess Software

  • Chess DB
    Based on the old SCID, a good free chess database program.
  • Chess Position Trainer
    Opening training software that handles transpositions well.
  • Chessbase Light
    Free stripped down version of Chessbase’s premier product. Limited but somewhat useful.
  • ChessFlash PGN Viewer
    The software I use throughout this site to embed flash chess games on the pages. Simple and easy to use.
  • ChessTempo.com
    Tactics puzzles

USCF Rating History