Comments on: Justus training hard!

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Thu, 01 Apr 2010 11:54:48 +0000

Williams takes on U.S. Masters http://www.thechessdrum.net/blog/2010/03/31/williams-takes-on-u-s-masters/

By: Sadim Racovic

Sadim Racovic — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 19:53:38 +0000

Haven’t heard from Justus’ grandmother in a while. How does she think “the champ” will do at Spring nationals? She should be ashamed of herself for picking on the Colas family and creating a sorry controversy that has now affected “the champ” and Josh’s relationship. There is no nicer family (or more unassuming family) than the Colas’s. Nana, please give some thought to your comments before you post them in the future.

Sadim

By: Barry Davis

Barry Davis — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 12:21:56 +0000

Justus… may you continue to gain insight as your understanding improves as you continue to” enjoy the journey” God bless you in all of your endeavours!

By: Ave

Ave — Fri, 26 Mar 2010 01:17:48 +0000

justus my fellow 6th grader

By: Shaala L. James

Shaala L. James — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 04:27:09 +0000

Congratulations Justus!
Training will only refine and strengthen what you have naturally–”a gift!”

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:53:26 +0000

Juniors in the U.S. are usually tactically alert. Actually it is one of the criticisms of U.S. players… very tactical, but lack positional understanding. I believe Justus has a balanced style.

Here is the game (40.Rc2 must be an entry error):

By: Mehul

Mehul — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:20:11 +0000

When a junior sees moves like Rg6! that exhibit tactical maturity that’s a good sign.

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:02:14 +0000

"JWill" got this key position against Zaremba. He played 25.Rg6! There was a question asked about 25.Nxd5 on Vicary's blog. I saw it almost immediately. Why do you think white didn't play this move?? The young phenom played 1.Rg6! getting an advantage. Why not 25.Nxd5?

After 25. Rg6! (exploiting black's overloaded queen and e6-bishop) the game continued 25...Rb6? (other moves lose too) 26. Bxb6 axb6 27. Rxe6 Qxe6 28. Qxh4 and white is winning. However, doesn't 25.Nxd5 just win material?

By: Daaim Shabazz

Daaim Shabazz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:58:07 +0000

I have a good feeling about Justus. He has his head in the right place. Game/90 is a good format. I would be interested in see the game with Zaremba with Rg6! I’m wondering how black got counterplay.

By: Elizabeth Vicary

Elizabeth Vicary — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:06:07 +0000

Thanks, Daaim! More photos are here: http://www.rescuedmedia.com/post/239590234/11-08-09-justus-at-the-marshall