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About Me — Lateefah Messam-Sparks

Imperfectly Myself: A Selective Snapshot of Moments in My Journey

Oct 23, 2023

About Me — Lateefah Messam-Sparks

Oct 23, 2023

Blood is thicker than water: You’ve been saying it wrong.

There I was, sipping a robust Rioja at my favourite terraza in Madrid, when a thought struck me like the splash of sangria on a crisp white…

Jun 18, 2024

Blood is thicker than water: You’ve been saying it wrong.

Jun 18, 2024

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The Chess House

The Elo Rating System: Fair Measure or Flawed Metric?

The Elo rating system, introduced by Hungarian-American physics professor Arpad Elo in 1960, has been a cornerstone in ranking chess…

Jun 13, 2024

The Elo Rating System: Fair Measure or Flawed Metric?

Jun 13, 2024

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The English House

English Only: Is Immersion the Key to Fluency or a Hindrance to Diversity?

In an increasingly globalised world, proficiency in English is often seen as a key to unlocking educational and professional opportunities…

May 20, 2024

English Only: Is Immersion the Key to Fluency or a Hindrance to Diversity?

May 20, 2024

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The Chess House

Magnus Carlsen vs. Bobby Fischer: Who is the Real Greatest of All Time?

The question of who holds the title of the greatest chess player of all time is a subject of intense debate among enthusiasts. While many…

May 17, 2024

Magnus Carlsen vs. Bobby Fischer: Who is the Real Greatest of All Time?

May 17, 2024

Embracing Casual Romance Amid Life’s Chaos and Personal Expectations

Navigating the Madrid dating scene can feel like strolling through a tapas bar at midnight — tantalising, yet overwhelming and everything…

May 16, 2024

Embracing Casual Romance Amid Life’s Chaos and Personal Expectations

May 16, 2024

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The Chess House

Do Women Lack Ruthlessness?

Chess, Cheers, and the Myth of Ruthlessness: A Carrie Bradshaw Perspective

May 6, 2024

Do Women Lack Ruthlessness?

May 6, 2024

What do you think about Baby Reindeer?

SPOILERS. SPOILERS. And more SPOILERS.

Apr 30, 2024

What do you think about Baby Reindeer?

Apr 30, 2024

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The Chess House

What chess time control should I choose?

Finding Your Ideal Chess Time Control

Apr 29, 2024

What chess time control should I choose?

Apr 29, 2024

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The English House

English Grammar: A Sweet, Tall, Young Gentleman

Why Adjective Order Matters in English

Apr 22, 2024

English Grammar: A Sweet, Tall, Young Gentleman

Apr 22, 2024

Lateefah Messam-Sparks

Lateefah Messam-Sparks

Expat building a Chess and English business in Madrid and wanting to share my life, stories and other musings with you along the way. @safsparks

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