As I stated at the top of this blog, this site is where I provide chess fans and enthusiasts with updates on my chess activities as well as commentary on important chess news from around the world. I try...
A 12 year old boy makes Olympiad Team
Thursday, April 20, 2006 12-year-old makes national chess teamBy Jimbo Gulle, Sports Editor He once appeared in a TV commercial for a popular milk brand as a “gifted child.” Now, Wesley So has proved his genius by becoming the...
Attack of the day
This was a game of mine from this morning. I am Black and it is Black to move. White is a 2475 IM. What is the best continuation for Black? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Interesting Chess Information
List of 25 top countries in strength (average top 10) Rank Country Average top 10 #of GMs # of IMs Total Titled Players 1 Russia 2716 156 415 15882 Ukraine 2663 53 167 3263 United States of America 2625...
Maximizing the opportunity
White to move. White has one shot to win or else the Black Pawn on c2 can do serious damage. How should White proceed? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Happy Birthday to GM Stefanova
Happy Birthday to Women’s World Champion Antoaneta Stefanova! She is 27 on April 19. I wish her good health, happiness and many more good years in chess! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
The 2006 Spring North American FIDE Invitational
The 2006 Spring North American FIDE Invitational is underway! You can view the games by going to www.monroi.com and registering for free! We also have a special contest going on at www.thechesspiece.com. The Chess Piece is one of our...
Tactics from a 5-year old
White to move and checkmate in 2. This was a game from Tommy’s 5-year old brother Leeam. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar