21st December 2025 “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words." — Robert Frost
The ELO Rating System for Chess
I love playing chess. My initial rating performance was close to 1900 and then it subsequently fell down because I was too reckless early on, after getting the FIDE rating, when "k" factor is high i.e. you win or lose points quickly. I was fascinated by this rating system called ELO. As I learnt statistics... Continue Reading →
Thought of The Day
20th December 2025 “Believe those who are seeking the truth. Doubt those who find it.” ― Andre Gide
Thought of The Day
19th December 2025 "When you become comfortable with uncertainty, infinite possibilities open up in your life." — Eckhart Tolle
Thought of The Day
18th December 2025 "No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking" — Voltaire
Thought of The Day
17th December 2025 “But we cannot simply sit and stare at our wounds forever.” ― Haruki Murakami
Sagar Shah on new chess books in the Chessbase India shop
Sagar Shah posted a video on the new chess books in the Chessbase India shop. I like these videos of chess books reviews/walkthroughs. I have posted a couple by IM Saravanan on this podcast. Book reviews, in general, are great! But chess book reviews are special! They motivate me to resume chess study. I have... Continue Reading →
Thought of The Day
16th December 2025 A man who wants to lead the orchestra must turn his back on the crowd. — Max Lucado
Thought of The Day
15th December 2025 “The brain is like a muscle. When it is in use we feel very good. Understanding is joyous.” ― Carl Sagan
Thought of The Day
14th December 2025 "What a weary time those years were—to have the desire and the need to live but not the ability." — Charles Bukowski
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