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Monthly Archives: April 2022

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“…Almost all players lose the overwhelming majority of their games, not because of things they don’t know, but because of not consistently applying things they do know.”
— Dan HEISMAN

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  • Experienced chess coach, author, organiser.
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REMEMBER:

“The pupil wants not so much to learn, as to learn how to learn.”  — Samuel Boden

Regis-Gill, 2010

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Dr Dave’s Websites

  • Minority Attack Irregular openings and unusual manoeuvres
  • SHEU Research, surveys and publishing for health and education
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  • Exeter Junior Chess Club Chess for young people in Exeter and nearby
  • Devon Junior Chess Association Chess for young people in Devon and nearby
  • Onions Chess Books and equipment, especially for juniors

Other chess projects

  • YouTube videos
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Junior Chess persists under the aegis
Of a coach called Doctor Dave Regis.
He gives all advice,
Writes books so precise;
His own chess is wholly
egregious

Modesty should forbid…

Praise from John Hartmann, prolific book reviewer and editor of the USCF’s Chess Life: https://youtu.be/tSjNXUhcllM?t=4037

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