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How to Coach?

April 26, 2022June 6, 2022 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on How to Coach?

This a a question that creeps up a lot so for the month of May I will address this question. As I always tell coaches…”the above question is notRead More…

What Is A FIDE Rating and how do I get one?

October 18, 2021October 18, 2021 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on What Is A FIDE Rating and how do I get one?

FIDE = Fédération Internationale des Échecs FIDE is the supreme governing body of international chess. It is known by the FrenchRead More…

News paper interview re: Chess during Covid lockdown in South Africa, specifically the West Coast

September 6, 2021September 6, 2021 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on News paper interview re: Chess during Covid lockdown in South Africa, specifically the West Coast

Till next time burn the chess candle at both ends!!!
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West Coast Chess Honours Women in Chess

August 12, 2021August 12, 2021 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on West Coast Chess Honours Women in Chess

Wow how time flies, with coaching online, online tournaments it is amazing how I could not even make time for my online blog… Suffice to say today Read More…

Clanwilliam hosts 1st Annual Clint van Rooyen Chess Challenge in May 2021

June 2, 2021June 2, 2021 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on Clanwilliam hosts 1st Annual Clint van Rooyen Chess Challenge in May 2021

Keep your eyes peeled for commentary on various other tournaments that was held in the West Coast. We will also talk about our top players and wRead More…

Vladimir Kramnik 14thclassical world champ (2000 – 2006)

March 1, 2021March 1, 2021 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on Vladimir Kramnik 14thclassical world champ (2000 – 2006)

It has been some time since my last blog…but what is time during a worldwide pandemic, when it seems everything is standing still. Nevertheless, thRead More…

Robert James (Bobby) Fischer 11th classical world champ (1972-1975)

November 29, 2020November 29, 2020 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on Robert James (Bobby) Fischer 11th classical world champ (1972-1975)

Today we look at one of the best players the chess fraternity ever produced. Hero or villain, you be the judge. Currently Netflix has a seRead More…

Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian 9th classical world champ (1963-1969)

October 26, 2020October 26, 2020 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on Tigran Vartanovich Petrosian 9th classical world champ (1963-1969)

Today we are looking at a world champ that is close to my heart. One of the chess clubs I started at a special school in 2001 took on the name of TigRead More…

Mikhail Tal 8th classical world champ (1960-1961)

October 19, 2020October 26, 2020 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on Mikhail Tal 8th classical world champ (1960-1961)

Today we meet a chess player/”magician” Tal’s Winning Chess combinations is not only a good read but very educational for aspiring chess playeRead More…

Mikhail Moiseyevich Botvinnik 6th classical world champ 1948 – 1963

September 30, 2020September 30, 2020 Basil EllmanLeave a Comment on Mikhail Moiseyevich Botvinnik 6th classical world champ 1948 – 1963

This blog is dedicated to a fellow coach Andre Milfordt, to whom we fondly and sometimes jokingly referred to as Bot V. Andre loved the playing styleRead More…

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