Today's Chess

I found the time to do some puzzles and play a game. I struggled with the puzzles, completing only 17 during my first Puzzle Rush, with a max rating of 1009. My game went better, I played good chess and capitalized on a tactical opportunity to win a game with the French. Analysis to come tomorrow. In the meantime, I'm off to practice more puzzles. This weekend, I'll sit down to some focused tactical study.

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