https://lichess.org/@/Mike-Shea/blogMike-Shea's Blog2026-05-27T13:47:36.022Zhttps://lichess.org/@/Mike-Shea/blog/failing-to-follow-principles/uGC6iwED2026-05-27T13:47:36.022Z2026-05-27T13:47:36.022ZFailing to follow principles<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=VGFufIW3nc0b.webp&w=880&sig=79a989b70a577b57773d4e5d54a73e6430e5e623" /><br />In my 3rd blog game, I'll share my next game in my current weekly tournament, featuring a fairly short Marshall Gambit. Since the game is so short, I'll also share the training game I played on the Lichess Ladder the next day!Mike-Sheahttps://lichess.org/@/Mike-Shea/blog/pieces-of-wood/HDoviuPK2026-05-20T23:38:33.071Z2026-05-20T23:38:33.071ZPieces of wood<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=Q5EgWEUHDykK.webp&w=880&sig=f79446b704d5848afd437895da9c7688ee3164f3" /><br />Welcome to my 2nd blog post in my OTB Adult Improvement journey. This game features a nice positional win which reminded me of a theme in the book Under The Surface by Ján Markoš.Mike-Sheahttps://lichess.org/@/Mike-Shea/blog/letting-lower-rated-players-defeat-themselves/4gBVitXl2026-05-15T16:09:18.294Z2026-05-15T16:09:18.294ZLetting lower rated players defeat themselves<img class="ublog-post-image" width="880" height="550" src="https://image.lichess1.org/display?fmt=webp&h=550&op=thumbnail&path=I5HhxEjdJ4sq.webp&w=880&sig=371aeef439f80a705df70eba3134224161a7fde0" /><br />Hello! Welcome to the blog about my OTB Adult Improvement journey. I would like to use this blog as a way to hold myself accountable for analysis, while also having a way to discuss games and learn with others.Mike-Shea