Cross-Generation Chess Tournament in Central ParkWith Special Musical Guest Solo Cellist Teresa KubiakNew York, NY – July 12, 2006 — The Central Park Conservancy and Pegasus Media Productions announce the next Cross-Generation Chess Program will be held on Sunday,...
Petr Izmailov Memorial Super Rapid Tournament
The 10th Petr Izmailov Memorial rapid tournament takes place in Tomsk, Russia from July 11-16, 2006. Here is the official website. These are the results of round 1: Karjakin, Sergey – Morozevich, Alexander 1-0Kasimdzhanov, Rustam – Ponomariov, Ruslan 1-0Rublevsky,...
Taiyuan Scheveningen Update
After 3 rounds, the Chinese players are leading 10 to 8. Here is the official website. Team China: 1 Ni Hua 2607 2.5/32 Wang Hao 2610 2.0/33 Wang Yue 2626 2.0/34 Bu Xiangzhi 2664 1.5/35 Zhang Pengxiang 2622 1.5/36...
Chess Trivia
Can you name this famous European resort town? It even has a famous chess opening name! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Additional links from Dresden
This picture was taken by Mr. Klaus J. Lais (Press relations für the german chess federation, DSB). In addition, he has a number of links for the public: http://www.schachbund.de/news/article.html?article_file=1152054002.txt&showtopic= http://www.schachbund.de/news/article.html?article_file=1152170451.txt&showtopic= http://www.schachbund.de/news/article.html?article_file=1152269156.txt&showtopic= http://www.schachbund.de/news/article.html?article_file=1152302966.txt&showtopic= http://www.schachbund.de/news/article.html?article_file=1152650983.txt&showtopic=There is also a picture gallery here:...
Follow up points
A number of you have email me about the difference between women’s events and open events. I play in both and I organize both. I enjoy competing in both. Each has its pluses and minuses. I can tell you...
Your prediction?
Now that Topalov is firmly at #1 and Kramnik is back with excellent results at the Olympiad, it makes their upcoming match even more exciting. Three months ago, I would have said that Kramnik would have a very tough...
Win, lose or draw?
White to move. Is White winning, drawing or losing? What’s the best continuation by White? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar