Some opening surprises have worked out good and some have been duds so far. If it doesn’t work, players need to fix it immediately. There is no time to waste. That is why the role of seconds is critical in an event like this. This is a historic world chess event and many chess websites […]
Are the fans ready to go nuts with excitement? Round 3 previews
Morozevich – Topalov It seems like Morozevich is in good form. He has played well so far and he missed good chances to beat Leko yesterday. Mr. Excitement Topalov once again thrilled the fans with his all out, fearless, in your face style. He likes living on the edge. He likes danger. He likes heart […]
An incredible round – After the big storm, all games were drawn
Kasimdzhanov 1/2 – 1/2 Svidler 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.f4 Nf6 5.Nf3 0–0 6.Be3 b6 7.Qd2 Bb7 8.e5 Ng4 9.0–0–0 c5 10.dxc5 bxc5 [10…Qc8 11.cxd6 exd6 12.exd6 Bxc3 13.bxc3±; 10…Nxe3 11.Qxe3 bxc5 12.Bc4±] 11.Bxc5 Qa5 12.Ba3 dxe5 13.Nd5 Qxd2+ 14.Rxd2 Bxd5 15.Rxd5 Ne3 [15…Bh6=] 16.Rd2 Nc6 17.Bb5 Rfc8 18.Bxc6 Rxc6 19.Nxe5 Bxe5 20.fxe5 […]
World Championship Round 2 Previews
Adams vs. J. PolgarThis will be an interesting game. How will my sister rebound from a horrible loss from round one? In my opinion, I think she should try to regroup and play somewhat more cautiously, especially with Black. She can’t afford to take too many risks to get into a big 0-2 hole. Will […]
Reaching for the pinnacle – Round 1 summary
Svidler 1/2 – 1/2 Adams A somewhat uneventful Petroff draw at the end! Neither side really wanted to try anything when there are still plenty left to play for. I understand that it is not easy for White to try to go for the win in the final position due to black’s active Bishop pair. […]
Who will be the new King or Queen of Chess?
Round 1 pairings: – Morozevich – Kasimdzhanov (This is a very interesting matchup. Morozevich on a good day can beat just about anyone. The question is will he continue to employ many of his romantic openings? Moro is wild. He is capable of +5 or -5. People expect Kasim to finish last. However, he has […]
2006 Susan Polgar National Open Championships for Girls
Susan Polgar National Open Championships for Girls (under 21)January 27-29, 2006 Corpus Christi, TexasK-2, 3rd-5th, 6th-8th, Open section(Must be under 21 as of January 27, 2006) TIME CONTROL: G/45 or G/40 with 5 seconds delay Prizes: Trophies to top 20 individuals and top 4 teams in each section. Special medals to 21st – 30th place […]
Jana, me and Teri, the three recipients of the JNF Tree of Life Award
Jana, Teri and me before the award ceremony. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Jana Robins and me
Jana Robins is my long time friend. She is a Broadway star as well as a Producer. She is the producer of the Broadway hit Little Women. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Me at the Rainbow Room
I was honored tonight with the prestigious Tree of Life Award. This is the first ever award to a chess player in the more than 100 year history of JNF. The other two recipients of the award this year are Jana Robins and Teri Weiss. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar