James Neal
States Cup Playoffs 2023 Iowa vs. Northern California | Online Chess
The 2023 States Cup has entered the playoffs with (1) Iowa taking out (8) Minnesota. Next up California!
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James Neal
- Dec 9, 2022
DeKovend Park | The Cottonwood Conundrum
A little bit of chess and another long walk through the park. I visited another park in the Denver area. I chose deKoevend park because...
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James Neal
- Dec 2, 2022
Westlands Park in Greenwood Village | Phytopathology
Phytopathology is quickly becoming my amateur passion! Today, my plan is to share some of the activities I engage in aside from chess....
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James Neal
- Nov 24, 2022
Radioactive Bird? What is it?!
A trip through the park in Richland Washington. I decided to travel today but I am not always certain what I will do once I reach my...
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James Neal
- Nov 10, 2022
My Atypical Win over the London
This game was played at the Denver Chess Club. I beat the London system at an exceptional risk.
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James Neal
- Nov 1, 2022
Halloween Chess Clubs
I was teaching in Colorado when I encountered a Leprechaun and a Pikachu. Today I have a tournament taking place in Denver Colorado. The...
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James Neal
- Oct 14, 2022
Denver Chess Preparations
Tomorrow is the big event but first I must do a little scouting… Yesterday, I decided to drive to the Denver Chess Club as a spectator...
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James Neal
- Oct 8, 2022
Christopher Yoo Goes super!
Christopher Yoo begins to channel his anger to rake in the Dubs. There is one thing we humans want to avoid and that is angering...
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James Neal
- Oct 8, 2022
Women’s Chess Championship (3)
Collecting myself after a difficult second round. I am a little depressed today by yesterday’s chess games. I put so much faith into...
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James Neal
- Oct 6, 2022
2022 US Women's Chess Championship Round 1
My adjusted Power Rankings after the first round. In my previous post, I had given a general idea of who I thought would win this event...
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James Neal
- Oct 1, 2022
2022 U.S. Women’s Chess Champ?
I am making my early prediction of the 2022 U.S. Women’s Champion. My logic is undeniable!
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James Neal
- Sep 29, 2022
Hans Niemann Juicing Theory!
A hypothetical angle that could explain the success of Hans Niemann. Last night I was empathizing with Magnus Carlsen and I made an...
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James Neal
- Sep 29, 2022
Colorado Chess Talent
I was in such a good mood today I decided to visit a local chess club. My original plan was recording some in-person blitz games but that...
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James Neal
- Sep 27, 2022
Reassessing My Chess
Colorado Springs strengthens James’s resolve to train! I am coming off a disappointing showing at a dual rated tournament in Denver. I...
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James Neal
- Sep 15, 2022
New Thunder Kings!
Developing Master Strategists under the tutelage of Coach James Hello students, I will provide you with a guide that will allow you to...
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James Neal
- Sep 8, 2022
2022 Sinquefield Round 6
My biased opinion of Opened versus Closed events. Much has settled down and we are now back to enjoying high quality chess. I am watching...
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James Neal
- Sep 5, 2022
Fire on a Denver Chess Board
James (2243) shares 1st place with Yuval (2047) with a score of 4 out of 5. This weekend I decided to attend the Colorado Open. I entered...
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James Neal
- Aug 25, 2022
Making them Recognize your Greatness!
An interesting chess club in Denver Colorado... I had a conversation a few weeks ago with a kid at a bi-monthly chess club I attend in...
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James Neal
- Jun 10, 2022
Remote Working Efficiency?
Why is it the tastiest things are often the most unhealthy? I thought about this remote work situation and wanted to provide a...
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James Neal
- May 4, 2022
Sheridan Open 2022
NM James Neal (2227) claims 2nd place (4/5) and adds 5 rating points (2232). Last weekend I attended a chess tournament in Sheridan...
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