White to move. White is down a Knight and a Pawn. How can White turn this game around? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
GM Shipov leads the Midnight Sun Challenge
Picture by by Misha Savinov for ChessBaseGM Sergei Shipov of Russia defeated the young phenom Magnus Carlsen in round 7 to lead the Midnight Sun Challenge. 1 Sergei Shipov 2576 Russia +44 +18 +12 =05 =06 +10 +04 ?02...
Germany won 4-2 in penalty kicks!
Host country Germany is facing Argentina today in Berlin. The two giants of the international game have met each other in the final of two previous World Cups, 1986 and 1990, with the teams winning one game each. Germany...
Has Noah’s Ark Been Found?
I found the following story very interesting. ABC News broke this story earlier: (June 29) – Texas archaeologists believe they may have located the remains of Noah’s Ark in Iran’s Elburz mountain range. “I can’t imagine what it could...
The Redesigned Chess Life and US Chess website
Chess Life, the USCF Official Magazine was completely redesigned. The first redesigned issue was the June 2006 issue with the reigning US Champion Alex Onischuk on the cover. Today, the USCF revealed the redesigned and much improved US Chess...
Who’s your Chess Superman?
Who is your Chess Superman today? – Topalov?– Anand?– Aronian?– Kramnik?– Someone else? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Defensive tactics
White to move. White is down by 2 pawns. What is the best way for White to secure a draw in this position? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Are there 2 Americas?
I was very sad and shocked to read this comment on the Internet by one of the highest rated players in the US today regarding the recently concluded NY Mayor’s Cup Invitational: “I think it says a lot about...
GM Tiviakov won the 2006 Dutch Championship
GM Tiviakov has convingly won the 2006 Dutch Championship, 1.5 points ahead of 2nd place GM Sokolov. Here are the final standings: 1 9.0 GM Sergei Tiviakov (NED 2669)2 7.5 GM Ivan Sokolov (NED 2676)3- 4 7.0 GM Friso...
Two Soldiers qualify for NATO Chess Championships
Two Soldiers qualify for NATO Chess ChampionshipsBy Tim HippsJune 29, 2006 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Army News Service, June 29, 2006) – Two Soldiers earned berths in the NATO Chess Championships by virtue of their top-six finishes in the 2006 Inter-Service...