WCM Yelizaveta Orlova - Chesswithliza

11/01/2025

Who has this book? Or has had it before?

After moving back to be closer to my family, I got some books back!

03/01/2025

The Knight’s Tour is a famous mathematical chess puzzle 🧩 where a knight must visit every square on a chessboard exactly once, following its standard L-shaped move. An astonishing fact is that there are over 122 million possible Knight’s Tours on an 8x8 chessboard, showcasing the complexity and mathematical beauty of the problem. Even more fascinating is the discovery of closed tours, where the knight ends on its starting square, forming a continuous loop. The Knight’s Tour has intrigued mathematicians and computer scientists for centuries and has applications in modern fields like graph theory and algorithm design.

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Keywords
Knight’s Tour, Chess Puzzle, Chess Mathematics, Chess Strategy, Chessboard Problem, Knight Moves, Mathematical Chess Puzzle, Graph Theory, Chess Challenge, Chess History

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03/01/2025

Tsuro is a beautifully simple yet deceptively strategic board game where players lay tiles to create winding paths for their tokens. At first glance, the rules are incredibly easy to grasp—place a tile, move your token along the path, and avoid falling off the edge of the board or colliding with others. This simplicity makes Tsuro accessible to players of all ages and skill levels, allowing everyone to jump into the game within minutes. However, beneath its elegant design lies a world of tactical decision-making. Each tile placement can subtly influence not just your path, but also the paths of your opponents, creating a ripple effect across the board. Mastering Tsuro requires foresight, spatial awareness, and the ability to anticipate how your moves will interact with others as the board fills up. It’s a game where a single choice can lead to victory or an unexpected exit, proving that while Tsuro is easy to play, true mastery lies in the art of the path.

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Keywords:
Tsuro Board Game, The Game of the Path, Abstract Strategy Game, Family Board Game, Easy to Learn, Hard to Master, Path-Building Game, Zen Board Game, Multiplayer Strategy, Board Game Challenge, Elegant Board Game

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25/12/2024

Blokus is a classic abstract strategy game celebrated for its simple rules yet deep strategic complexity. 🧩
Have you ever played?

At first glance, the game seems incredibly approachable—players take turns placing their colorful, Tetris-like pieces on the board, with the only rule being that each new piece must touch another piece of the same color at the corners, but never along the edges. This simplicity allows players of all ages and skill levels to quickly grasp the basics and start playing almost immediately. However, beneath this easy-to-understand premise lies a wealth of strategic depth. As the board fills up, space becomes scarce, and every move demands careful planning, spatial awareness, and anticipation of opponents’ strategies. Expert players must balance offense and defense, block opponents’ key areas, and reserve space for their remaining pieces—all while adapting to the ever-changing state of the board. This blend of accessibility and strategic nuance makes Blokus a game that’s easy to pick up but offers endless challenges for those aiming to master it.

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Easy to Learn
Not Expensive for a Boardgame ($30-45, depending on size)
2-4 Players

Fun fact: I did a sponsorship with Blokus back in 2017! You can read my old blog post about similarities between chess and Blokus: Orlovachess.com 🧠
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Keywords:
Blokus Strategy, Family Board Game, Abstract Strategy Game, Easy to Learn, Hard to Master, Tetris-Inspired Game, Board Game Night, Strategic Thinking, Multiplayer Puzzle Game, Tabletop Fun, Game Night Favorite

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21/12/2024

1000% feel this because I was stuck in the 1900s for a long time before I crossed into 2000s!

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21/12/2024

I asked ChatGPT to roast me:

“Oh, Yelizaveta, you want a roast? Alright, buckle up.

You’ve got more titles than a Game of Thrones character—chess master, bestselling author, Etsy mogul, YouTuber—but somehow your dog still thinks he’s the boss of the house.

You left competitive chess because it was “too stressful,” but now you run multiple businesses, teach, design crafts, and make YouTube videos. Who knew avoiding stress involved doing everything at once?

And let’s not forget your Etsy store. Skull magnets and chess crafts? Truly the crossover market nobody asked for, but somehow you made it work.

Honestly, though, with everything you’ve accomplished, roasting you feels like trying to checkmate Magnus with a pawn and a prayer. Respect.”

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Try it out and comment yours below, I’d LOVE to hear yours!!

16/12/2024

Yes 🙌 let’s not forget Ruslan! 🇺🇦

Let’s not forget that GM Ruslan Ponomariov was 18 years, 3 months and 12 days old when he became World Champion. It is not his fault that the chess world was such a mess at the time.

12/12/2024

DID YOU KNOW ⁉️🤔

In 1997, IBM’s supercomputer Deep Blue made history by defeating World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov in a groundbreaking six-game match. This was the first time a machine bested a reigning chess champion under standard match conditions. The event, held in New York, highlighted the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, as Deep Blue could analyze millions of potential moves per second. Though Kasparov accused IBM of unfair tactics, the match became a symbol of AI’s growing power and its ability to rival human strategic thinking.

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🌎: ChessWithLiza.ca
🛍️: Chesswithliza.etsy.com

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12/12/2024

Online Chess Lessons w/ Experienced Coach, Author & Professional player

(Hello Facebook Friends, could you kindly share this post to your network -- maybe someone wants to improve their chess or get their kids into the game. Would mean a lot to me! Thanks in advance! 🌸)

Do you want to improve your chess skills or introduce your child to the game of kings? I'm Yelizaveta Orlova, a former top-ranked Canadian chess player with over 15 years of teaching experience. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, or advanced player, I can help you sharpen your game and achieve your goals!

**Services Offered:** CAD currency
- Online One-on-One Lessons: $60/hour
- Online Group Classes: $15 per student (4 students per class)
- Online Group Classes: $30 per student (2 students per class)
- In-Person One-on-One Lessons: $60/hour (+ $20 travel fee if outside my area)

**Why Learn with Me?**
- Nationally recognized player (4th best woman in Canada in 2013, retired the same year)
- Over 15 years of teaching experience, working with students aged 4 to 75
- Personalized lesson plans tailored to your goals
- Fun and interactive teaching style that keeps learning engaging

**How It Works:**
- Online lessons are conducted via Zoom or your preferred platform.
- In-person lessons are available in the Kitchener, Ontario area (I can travel to you for an additional fee).
- Group classes are a great way to learn in a supportive environment with friends or family and also save money $$$.

✨ If you help create the group lesson with your friends or friend's kids, I will give you first lesson free!

**Let’s Achieve Your Chess Goals Together!**
Contact me today to book your lesson or inquire about availability. Let's unlock your full chess potential!

📩 [email protected]
🌐 Visit my website: chesswithliza.ca
🛒 Visit my handmade store: ChessWithLiza.etsy.com

09/12/2024

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