Archive - Say Chess

Bluesky Chess Starter Pack

It’s been over two weeks since I decided to leave Twitter (and chess Twitter).

Nov 13 •

Martin B. Justesen

A Defence For Algebraic Notation

Why we should not invent a new form of notation

Nov 8 •

Martin B. Justesen

The Optimal Way to Study Chess

Last weekend when I was out for a 10K run I listened to an episode of the Huberman podcast about how to study and learn.

Nov 1 •

Martin B. Justesen

October 2024

I'm Leaving Twitter..

Twitter, or “X” as it is now called (by no one), is unrecognizable today.

Oct 27 •

Martin B. Justesen

CentiChess Update

I have been working intensely on building a chess training tracker for the last two weeks.

Oct 19 •

Martin B. Justesen

Relative perceived exertion of chess training..

As mentioned in my last chat message I’m working on a chess training tracker.

Oct 13 •

Martin B. Justesen

Blindfold Chess Problems Out on Amazon!

I finally got my copy home of Blindfold Chess Problems in the mail today!

Oct 2 •

Martin B. Justesen

September 2024

OpeningGPT Is Ready With Its First Opening

Almost a week ago I challenged myself to find out if it was possible to create an opening builder that combined ChatGPT and Stockfish, so I could create…

Sep 28 •

Martin B. Justesen

Blindfold Chess Problems eBook! [Download]

As a paid subscriber to Say Chess, you can now download Blindfold Chess Problems from this post, featuring 1160 blindfold mate-in-two problems.

Sep 24 •

Martin B. Justesen

Can I Build a Good Annotated Opening Book in a Week?

I have given myself a fun coding challenge to subconsciously divert my attention from actually studying chess.

Sep 23 •

Martin B. Justesen

Blindfold Chess Problems Almost Done!

This week I have worked on finishing my next chess book ‘Blindfold Chess Problems’ with 1160 mate-in-two problems that will challenge most of you!

Sep 20 •

Martin B. Justesen

Reflections on Hans Niemann vs Magnus Carlsen Match

The now-concluded 2024 Speed Chess Championship semifinal between Magnus Carlsen and Hans Niemann was a highly anticipated event, fueled by allegations…

Sep 11 •

Martin B. Justesen

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