PinnedLateefah Messam-SparksinAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Lateefah Messam-SparksImperfectly Myself: A Selective Snapshot of Moments in My JourneyOct 23, 2023Oct 23, 2023
Lateefah Messam-SparksBlood 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 18Jun 18
Lateefah Messam-SparksinThe Chess HouseThe 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 13Jun 13
Lateefah Messam-SparksinThe English HouseEnglish 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 20May 20
Lateefah Messam-SparksinThe Chess HouseMagnus 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 17May 17
Lateefah Messam-SparksEmbracing Casual Romance Amid Life’s Chaos and Personal ExpectationsNavigating the Madrid dating scene can feel like strolling through a tapas bar at midnight — tantalising, yet overwhelming and everything…May 16May 16
Lateefah Messam-SparksinThe Chess HouseDo Women Lack Ruthlessness?Chess, Cheers, and the Myth of Ruthlessness: A Carrie Bradshaw PerspectiveMay 6May 6
Lateefah Messam-SparksWhat do you think about Baby Reindeer?SPOILERS. SPOILERS. And more SPOILERS.Apr 30Apr 30
Lateefah Messam-SparksinThe Chess HouseWhat chess time control should I choose?Finding Your Ideal Chess Time ControlApr 29Apr 29
Lateefah Messam-SparksinThe English HouseEnglish Grammar: A Sweet, Tall, Young GentlemanWhy Adjective Order Matters in EnglishApr 22Apr 22