Burt Hochberg (1933-2006) Former Chess Life editor Burt Hochberg passed away Saturday, May 13 after a long illness. Hew was 72. His tenure at the helm of Chess Life, from 1966-1979, is considered by most to be the Golden...
Kamsky took Ponomariov to school
This is the final position of the Kamsky – Ponomariov game Kamsky is at it again. In the first game of the second half, he took Ponomariov to school in a somewhat innocent position. This shows Gata’s talent and...
TTU 2007 Commencement Ceremonies
I have just accepted to be the speaker at two Texas Tech University commencement ceremonies on Saturday, May 12, 2007 at 9 AM and 1:30 PM. There will be between 8,000-10,000 guests at each ceremony. Texas Tech University awarded...
A touching story: A QUIET QUEST
A Quiet QuestWoman seeks identity in chess and in lifeMonday, May 15, 2006 BY JIM LEWISOf The Patriot-News Tamara Corey sits demurely behind her chess pieces, her hands in her lap, her ankles crossed, her shoulders slightly hunched forward....
Bessel’s response to Mr. Leong and FIDE
Dear Mr Leong, I have studied your open letter and your attempt to propose some form of compromise. The Right Move Team and its supporting Federations have some obvious concerns with this particular form of compromise, which has occurred...
Find the right continuation
White to move. How should White proceed? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Picture from a Chess Mom
Top 4 finishers of the K-1 section: Tommy (tied for 3rd), Christopher (tied for 1st), Leo (tied for 1st) and Bryce (tied for 3rd). This picture was taken by Leo’s Mom! Awesome picture! Thank you Moira! Chess Daily News...
Leo Kamgar and Tommy
This was the end of the game that gave Leo a share of the national title. It was a very hard fought game that lasted 90 moves! Leo also won a $250 scholarship from mychessphotos.com. Congratulations to Leo! Chess...