Andrew Linke
Arabian Mate
Quiet Move
Chess
Fork
A "fork" in chess is a clever tactic where a single piece attacks two or more enemy pieces at the same time. This situation often puts the opponent in a difficult position, as they must choose which piece to save while potentially losing another.
In Such Times
IST001: Symbols and Starting Points
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In Such Times
IST001 - Transcript
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In Such Times
this isn't even my final form
It's easy to get lost in the weeds of a creative project. Running as fast as you can towards the next pulsing map marker, you don't realize that the camera has pulled back to reveal the full extent of the moonlit field through which you run.
2025 Chess Schedule
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the road goes ever on and on...
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