Monthly Archives: August 2010

What are you afraid of?

“Fear is the mind killer!” — this famous incantation used by the Bene Gesserit in Dune, turns out to also be helpful in chess. (oh, while I’m thinking of Dune and chess: wouldn’t it be nice if I could use … Continue reading

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Ambition!

The other day my son said “I’m going to be world champion in chess!” I was quite amazed at his conviction – It was not really a question, more an observation. My first thought was: wow, that’s great. Then, I … Continue reading

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