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danthebugman<p>The Ponziani opening has been serving me well lately online. I've added several other 1.e4 lines to my repertoire, but haven't really found a reply I like to the Sicilian 😑. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessimprover" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessimprover</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Just "one more" blitz game before bed... <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/blitzchess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blitzchess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/checkmate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>checkmate</span></a> <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@chesscom" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>chesscom</span></a></span></p>
danthebugman<p>It's been 0 chess club meetings since any rogue pieces. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessclub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessclub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Played this game earlier today. Crazy game. Queen sac that I didn't thing was really working out, but I ended up scoring the win. Piece activity is more important than material. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/blitzchess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blitzchess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/queensacrifice" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>queensacrifice</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Gotta go back to school tomorrow so instead of getting a good night of sleep, I'm up late playing blitz on <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.online/@lichess" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>lichess</span></a></span> ... <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/blitzchess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blitzchess</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Took down the highest rated opponent to date yesterday. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/blitzchess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blitzchess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Not the cleanest game, but the mate at the end was so cool! <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/blitzchess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blitzchess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Favorite puzzle from this morning's session...White to move. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzle</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzlesofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzlesofmastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Solved 10/12 puzzles during this morning's session and crossed 3100 for the first time 💪. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzles</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessimprovement" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessimprovement</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Back over 1900 after a few games this afternoon. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/blitzchess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blitzchess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>I've been playing with some new lines in the opening. This Qf3 idea in the Italian has been giving me very good results so far. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/blitzchess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blitzchess</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>This was my favorite puzzle from this morning's <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@chesscom" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>chesscom</span></a></span> Puzzle Rush Survival session. Black to move... <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzle</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzlesofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzlesofmastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>January...check. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzles</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>New Puzzle Rush Survivor high score. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/puzzlerush" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>puzzlerush</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzles" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzles</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzlesofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzlesofmastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Today I submitted an application to our school district's grant program...for equipment to start an after school chess club. Fingers 🤞. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforkids" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforkids</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessclub" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessclub</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/teacherlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>teacherlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Joined a 3 min blitz arena on <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@chesscom" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>chesscom</span></a></span> even though that's not my cup of tea. Ended up going 5/6 and I'm calling it a night after this game against a 2000+ where I mated with 0.5 seconds left on my clock! <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/blitzchess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blitzchess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/checkmate" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>checkmate</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Blitz on <span class="h-card" translate="no"><a href="https://mastodon.social/@chesscom" class="u-url mention" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@<span>chesscom</span></a></span> and coffee this morning. Didn't make the most of my advantage in the opening, but hung on and took advantage of some mistakes from my opponent in time trouble. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/blitzchess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>blitzchess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>I had several boards with no sets and ordered this set off Amazon. It fits perfectly. Need to order several more so I can add some sets to my classroom. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessinschools" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessinschools</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>Fun daily puzzle on Chess.com this morning...White to move. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzle" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzle</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspuzzlesofmastodon" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspuzzlesofmastodon</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a></p>
danthebugman<p>I played in a benefit tournament for the local library's kids chess program. Played several good games and ended up 3rd with 2.5/4. <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chess" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chess</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesspunks" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesspunks</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chesstournament" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chesstournament</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforfun" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforfun</span></a> <a href="https://mastodon.world/tags/chessforlife" class="mention hashtag" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">#<span>chessforlife</span></a>.</p>