Colonel Moreau and Ulf Andersson

Sisyphus (Colonel Moreau) Ulf Andersson

This is a learning moment. I have just added my first pictures to my blog. They are two of my chess heroes Colonel Moreau (as Sisyphus) and Ulf Andersson.

Why do I like them?

I like Ulf's gentle ways. I admire his skill. I like his way of playing chess.

I have a few challenges ahead of me before I can be like Ulf. I need a lifetime of endgame study and love. I need high level practice. I need to have the time and talent.

Strike one, two and three, the chess cellar for me.

I am far more likely to be like Colonel Moreau at the 1903 Monte Carlo tournament. Which according to Fox and James in the "Even More Complete Chess Addict" went...

C. Moreau: 00000000000000000000000000

Twenty six straight losses. I admire his tenacity.

And with the patience of Ulf Andersson and the tenacity of Colonel Moreau, I have added pictures to my blog.