Message of the Week

The first photographer interview, 4 months in the making, is finally posted. Next: a large backlog of chess games and finally some 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