Daily Archives: March 8, 2024


Throwback Thursday: In the spirit of Paul Morphy – Don “The Mon” Westfall’s Smothered Mate

Originally published November 9, 2018. Jude Acers was busy making sure the recently arrived participants who will compete in the Paul Morphy Memorial Chess Tournament were paired off to play countless, practice games. Two days of intense chess competitions awaited everyone. Jude admonished: you need the practice now! Not later […]