NY City Chess Mom recently brought to my attention about chess and celebrities. Here is one from Sting: “I have six children, and I’ve always encouraged all of them to play chess,” Sting said. “I think it helps to...
Memorial service for GM Wojtkiewicz
There will be a memorial service for Aleks 8 pm Monday at Fells Point Chess Club1717 Aliceanna StreetBaltimore, MD Donations can be sent to: Aleksander Wojtkiewicz Funeral Fund4813 Fernley SquareHalethorpe, MD, 21227 Donations are tax deductible. Any funds in...
Role model of the month
Stephanie Pitcher, a college student from Utah, a participant in the 1st annual Susan Polgar National Invitational for Girls, is a proud advocate for girl’s chess. She volunteered countless hours in her home state Utah to assist and motivate...
Leko vs. Karpov
Peter Leko vs Anatoly Karpov in Miskolc Press release of the organisers It is a great pleasure for the City of Miskolc to be able to host this year’s most prestigious rapid chess match in the world between two...