Conventional opinion about chess has it down as an intellectual pursuit where mental faculties are put to the test. And though of course there is some truth in both above, we need to say more, much more. Shortly after my main accident nearly four years ago, my ability went through the roof because willpower made me almost unbeatable within the circle of playing partners I put my wits against. Mood and will are not classified as cognitive features of the brain but they both play essential roles in chess. If you are really up for it and I the right frame of mind, your play increases no end. I think pride will win me my county match tomorrow. I will be fired up and on form for sure. I shall commentate the game periodically and post the vids once it’s all done. As far from home as I am, and at times hopelessly lost because I don’t know which way to turn, the pride and honour of county chess never left me and it never will either. Hoping for a return to the fold to be proud of.
Pride will win through, you just watch
July 31, 2020 by mccreadyandchess
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Mark. J. McCready
Monday, November 2nd 2020
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Accomplishments
My love of chess flourished around the following:
School Chess Champion to
Playing for my town whilst still at school to
Promoted into the A team whilst still at school to
Playing for county after leaving college to
Winning for my region at junior level to
Promoted into county A team shortly thereafter to
Finalist of club championships aged 20 to
Hard fought draw with IM to
Victory over former county champion to
Defeat of FM with 1.f4 to
Photographer of numerous international events to
Champion of numerous online tournaments…
Tutorship
I have taught chess at various levels in numerous settings throughout my adult life and the during the last twenty years or so I’ve taught English Language & Literature, thus am well-versed in the maieutic art of communication as well.
During Covid-19 concerns, I am available for tutorship for those within travel distance of my home town, that being Luton for OTB tutorship. For tutorship online, access to a webcam and a good connection is all that is required.
Such matters can be discussed further by email:
mccreadyandchess@gmail.com
December 13th, Sunday 2020
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