Sach Spanner

@spannerlab

He/him. Manchester, UK. Chess arbiter, teacher and Dungeon Master. Got out of The Bad Place a long time ago and am trying not to be feral online for financial reasons.

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Sach Spanner@spannerlab· 6d

Certainly one of the prettier venues. #chess #Lancaster

A grand hall set up for a chess tournament. A pipe organ dominates the far wall and the arched ceiling is decorated with gilded coats of arms. The room is lit by chandeliers and large arched skylights.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· 12d

Sheltering from the rain at the British Chess Championships.

A set of giant outdoor chess pieces are placed on and around the welcome desk of a conference centre. A sign in the background reads "hello!" and there is a BCC banner.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· 15d

Sometimes I forget that Zari is a MODEL #catsofbluesky

A small grey-brown cat with yellow eyes stares into the camera. She is sitting on a red carpet.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· 15d

Brutal 7-move game in the PM U2050 at the British Chess Championships.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Jul 17

Case in point.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Jun 19

Made an "amazon" fairy chess piece from a bag of spare chess pieces. Hopefully get to use this in my chess clubs on Monday.

A white Staunton style chess piece with the body of a knight wearing the coronet of the queen.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Apr 15

Fresh young studs

A chalk noticeboard on a pavement reads: "Yates. Join us today for our new men." The outside edge of the board is obscured by garlands of plastic flowers.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Mar 10

Trying to come up with an innocent explanation for why this is question *one* on my GP's healthcare form. Not name, or how to address me as a person. This.

A screenshot of an online form titled "No main symptom and feeling generally unwell." The first question is asterisked to indicate that it is compulsory, and reads "Sex at birth".

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Oct 15

I also have a Zari cat! Love from one Zari to another! ❤️

A small grey-brown cat with a wand toy in her mouth hunkers down next to a laundry basket.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Sep 16

I'm just going mad, aren't I? It's not even midday. #Manchester

The tram again. Some dickhead with literally a pint glass of Stella Artois.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Sep 15

Reported the fact someone was smoking not-tobacco on the tram at 3:30pm today and four hours later there's still tinfoil on the floor. TfGM, everybody. #Manchester

The floor of a tram, littered with bits of tinfoil covered in burnt residue

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Sep 4

Is it just me or is the Camp Director character from the new Sims trailer clearly Pat from Ghosts? #ts4 #themthere

A masculine Sim with a moustache wearing a yellow shirt, square glasses and a neckerchief. He is smiling. There are archery targets in the background.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Aug 30

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Jul 1

Nobody fucking asked but since I think you're a bot and not a person I won't be replying.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Jun 23

Working on my game prototype upstairs next to the cat wheel has been entertaining #chessvariants #catsofbluesky

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Jun 11

Today's wild chamomile harvest. By the end of the summer I might have collected enough for one cup of tea.

Seven wild chamomile heads in a plastic container

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Jun 7

Rabban Gamaliel says cops are not your friends. First century rabbi. Nothing new under the sun.

A screenshot from Sefaria. The English text reads "Be careful [in your dealings] with the ruling authorities because they do not befriend a person except for their own needs; they seem like friends when it is to their own interest, but they do not stand by a man in the hour of his distress."

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· May 25

Saw someone try to compare Lando Norris' quali lap to this race lap. Even if they genuinely thought a quali lap was eligible for a fastest lap, surely critical thinking kicks in at some point and they realise that, in this sport of fine margins, a three-second improvement is beyond fantasy? #F1

A screenshot of a Wikipedia article which reads: "Fastest Lap, Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes. 1 minute 14.165 seconds"

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· May 12

Nascar was made up as a goof to mess with Europeans, I swear

A calendar listing for "Andy's Frozen Custard 300" at Texas Motor Speedway on 3rd May.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· May 11

Very tired. Thought this was a volcano.

A small but steep hill, viewed through a train window.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· May 11

Wonderful views walking up to #RhylChessCongress My first experience of Welsh chess has been a delight. #WCU #chesspunks

A view of the North Wales coast. Blue sky and sandy beach.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· May 9

Time for work. Oh no.

Two small grey-brown cats curled up asleep on a lap.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· May 7

Animated gif of Chow - Pert, 4NCL 2025 Round 10.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· May 6

Okay but why is this Ellen DeGeneres?

The top of the Steam page for Skin Deep by Blendo games. The header image is an androgynous blonde holding a pistol.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· May 1

Me: trying to keep cool This furry idiot: fuck you

A topless man reclines on a couch, sucking on a yellow popsicle. A cat is lying on his chest.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Apr 28

Don't trust AI. Not for a second. If companies best known for price fixing and genocide can whitewash their image like this, what less obvious untruths could be hidden?

A Google search for "de beers diamonds". The AI overview reads: "De beers is a diamond company known for its involvement in diamond mining, cutting, polishing, and retail, and its commitment to ethical sourcing and responsible diamond practices. They are renowned for their "Building Forever" initiative, which emphasises positive impact on the comunities where they mine." The top right indicates that the top three sources uses to source the overview were the De Beers own websites.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Mar 10

She's sixteen months and ours isn't done with hers yet. Is she hiding an Everstone somewhere?

A small grey-brown cat sits on a blanket, staring intensely at the camera with a small furrow in her brow.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Feb 25

New toy day! #catsofbluesky

Image. A small grey-brown cat sits and looks at the viewer. She is next to an orange rubber ball. There is a cat scratcher and various cat toys in the background.

Image. A small grey-brown cat sits on a staircase. She is looking at an orange rubber ball.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Feb 23

In my element at the Leyland Rapidplay. #chesspunks #chess

A brown haired man wearing glasses, a kippah and a check shirt stoops over a laptop. In the foreground, tournament chess sets and clocks are set.

Sach Spanner@spannerlab· Feb 18

Dusty says I'm not allowed to enter any more pgns. #chessarbiter #chesspunks #catsofbluesky