GM Renier Castellanos
@RenierCast
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Grandmaster | Trainer at KCT academy | Author with Quality Chess | Available for paid work.
Joined March 2024
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In my first article for @NewInChess I cover the topic of prophylactic thinking. Here is a simple and nice example. White to play:
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To those who mock the slow game, I say: truth does not dance to your impatience.
@RenierCast true, however boring take
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Dvoretsky already explained the concept, but repetition never hurts. @RenierCast shows some excellent examples that can help any player to improve their understanding of this topic. https://t.co/9ZoJaCYLo0
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We will not soften the struggle. We will not shorten the pain of the long game. We will stay true.
@RenierCast Just say you have no intuition
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A poetic description of what happened in the crucial last round game of the Grand Swiss in Samarkand. @anishgiri analyses the game in his usual witty style in our latest magazine. https://t.co/9ZoJaCZjdy
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"What I think about 960 is that you could organise a ping pong tournament to decide who is the best chess player too. The difference is that I would watch the ping pong." David Vigorito after our 4 move draw this morning.
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I played Mihai Suba twice. First, we made a draw. I was winning, but draw was enough to make first place and earn my first GM norm. The second time, I beat him and on resignation he told me: ''Otra vez te hice feliz'' - Again, I've made you happy.
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RIP Mihai Suba. I was a big fan, and we became friends. He will always be remembered.
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Words can’t describe how heartbreaking the passing of my coach, Daniel Naroditsky, is. Just a few days before the Grand Swiss tournament in Uzbekistan which took place a little more than a month ago, I asked him to coach and accompany me. Even though it was a last-minute
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Which recapture is the strongest for White? Solution in the game below.
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Black to play and win. Carlsen-Naroditsky, Katara Bullet, 2023.
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New In Chess 2025#7 - Grand Giri @FIDE_chess Grand Swiss Samarkand | Interviews with @anishgiri and @Vachier_Lagrave | Columns by @jaltucher , Christof Sielecki, @RenierCast , @gmmds and @GMJanTimman
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@chesscoachandra 's tribute to the late GM Naroditsky: https://t.co/mkesNKkSqw
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We mourn the passing of GM Daniel Naroditsky at just 29. We send our heartfelt condolences to his family and friends. Daniel shone in Benasque, earning two of his GM norms here. His talent, kindness, and passion for chess will never be forgotten. Rest in peace, Daniel.
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We are heartbroken to hear that our author and friend Daniel has passed. There is a lot to say about how brilliant and kind he was, but today we have no words.
The Naroditsky family shares the sad news of Daniel’s unexpected passing. Daniel was a talented chess player, educator, and beloved member of the chess community. We ask for privacy as the family grieves.
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