Robert Irons
Chess friends, it is time for me to bid you adieu; this will be my last column for The Check is in the Mail. My plate is quite full these days, and… Read More »
Hello chess friends! I recently had a nice tactical end to what was otherwise a very strategic game, and it made me think of the old saying,… Read More »
Hello chess friends! This month’s column was inspired by a reader! Matthew Brodhead sent in his game against John Cissik, and analyzing his game gave… Read More »
“In ‘miniature’ games, errors are soon magnified” - Dylan Loeb McClain, New York Times
Hello chess friends! Welcome to the annual miniatures column… Read More »
Greetings chess friends! I beg your indulgence for this month’s column; I am just now finishing up the manuscript for a book that is to be released… Read More »
Hello chess friends! This month’s column is dedicated to Abraham Wilson of Mililani, Hawaii, a long-time competitor in the Absolute Championships and… Read More »
Hello chess friends! This month’s column is the second in a series about the elements of chess analysis, using the email and correspondence games… Read More »
With a nod to the Bard, we will once again look at games that involve attacks against the king. In response to last month’s column, I was sent our… Read More »
Examining the Elements, Part 1
Hello chess friends! This month’s column is the first in a series about the elements of chess analysis, using the… Read More »
News Flash! 2022 US Chess Absolute Championship!
Correspondence Chess Master Tim Corkum (WI) is the 2022 US Chess Absolute co-champion. Corkum won… Read More »