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In spite of the difficulties that the USCF is facing in gaining memberships, chess is continuing to grow rapidly in the United States. More and more educators and politicians are starting to realize the importance of chess, especially for young people. More and more schools are including chess as part of their curriculum or after […]

The Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival was held from August 12 – 21, 2006. In the Masters section, there are 20 GMs, 13 IMs and 2 WGMs. Here are some of the top finishers: Rank Title Name Rating Country Points 1-2 GM Gashimov, Vugar 2644 AZE 6,51-2 GM Anastasian, Ashot 2566 ARM 6,5 3-10 GM […]

City makes first chess moveAug 30 2006Daily Post Liverpool can already claim to be the UK’s capital of music and football . . . but chess? Tom Calverley reports MOVES to make Liverpool the chess capital of Britain begin next week when the city’s World Museum hosts one of Europe’s most prestigious tournaments. Organisers believe […]

I had the good fortune of getting an invitation early to this year’s Susan Polgar invitational tournament based on my performance in the First Susan Polgar National Open tournament. I was thrilled in getting this opportunity to fulfill my desire of playing in this prestigious tournament. I sensed playing in the Susan Polgar Open that […]

White to move. White is way behind in material. How should White proceed to maximize this position? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar