# people first (blogs) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover people first. Page: Feed: --- ## [fork: simple chess engine](https://mcksp.com/tech/fork.html) _2025-02-22 · mcksp.com_ fork: simple chess engine I created a simple bitboard chess engine to learn what is behind technology that beats my ass regulary, and also to get better grasp on crystal lang. I probably should add some endgame strategy, but it feels like I spend enough time on that, and it's time to release it to the world. I'm really proud of my custom animated chess pieces xd. Feel free to check source code . ## [My first Half Ironman!](https://mcksp.com/blog/first-half-ironman.html) _2024-09-11 · mcksp.com_ My first Half Ironman! I guess I just want to brag (or encourage other to take the challange too!) that I finished my first Half Ironman! Ended up under 5:54h, really happy with that, I thought that sub 6h is out of my reach. Till April my longest effort was half marathon. Everything went surprisingly well, no incidents, no pain, just 6h of full effort, it was thriving there :D Just wanted to post…