The 2006 New York Governor’s Cup Championship, sponsor by the Susan Polgar Foundation and the office of Governor Pataki, will take place in the fall. The details will be announced soon. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg
Photo courtesy of the Mayor’s Office New York City Mayor’s Cup Super Chess ChampionshipOn Sunday, June 25, and Monday, 26, the New York Athletic Club, at 180 Central Park South, will host the first-ever Mayor’s Cup Invitational Super Chess...
2006 SP National Invitational
This is the list of participants so far. Please contact Mr. Alan Kantor – USCF (clubs@uschess.org) and/or Mr. Paul Truong – Chairperson of the Polgar Committee (paultruong@aol.com) ASAP if your name is missing. State – Player (Alternate) AlabamaAlaska –...
An incredible turn of event
This was a position after Topalov played Ra1 against Ponomariov 29… Rbd8? (1… f6! -+ White no longer has much of an attack. Black will slowly win this game) 30. f6 gxf6 31. Kh2 d5? (3… Rg8 {And Black...
The National Debate
There is a big debate in Washington at this moment. The issue is should English be the official national language? Some politicians claimed that making English the national language is racist. I personally fail to understand the point. Imagine...
An incredible performance by Kamsky so far
Artwork by Justin Michael Jenkins One more round and Gata Kamsky is getting closer to fulfilling one of the most spectacular comebacks in chess history. Even though Gata tried very hard today, Anand held on for a draw. Therefore,...
Some more tidbits from 2006 Mtel
I think this is a very difficult tournament for Topalov. Yes, this is a prestigious event and he wants to win it. On the other hand, his match against Kramnik is a lot more important. Therefore, Topalov cannot reveal...
Find the fastest checkmate
White to move. Find the fastest checkmate for White. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar