GM Luke McShane and GM Nigel Short reached this position about 15 moves after the position below. They then agreed for a draw about 6 moves later. This is your second exercise. It is Black to move. – Go...
Critical position to play out (part I)
This is a game between GM Luke McShane and GM Nigel Short in the critical round 8 of the European Union Individual Championship. A win by Short would virtually assure him of the top spot. Black just played 28…Re8.It...
Showdown countdown
It is about a week before the big showdown. According to FIDE, the Opening Ceremony will take place in Elista, Russia on September 21 with the match scheduled until October 15, 2006. Both delegations will come to Elista on...
Don’t panic – Always calmly assess your position
White to move. White seems to be in trouble. But the lesson is never panic. Always calmly assess your position. How should White proceed? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
New Chess Life Editor on Chess.fm
Chess Life Editor Daniel Lucas will be on chess.fm tonight at 8 PM (NY Time). You can catch the show by going to chess.fm. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Tri-State Scholastic Chess Challenge at the NY Athletic Club
Susan Polgar Foundation We promote chess, with all its educational, socialand competitive benefits for young people103-10 Queens Blvd. (1C) Forest Hills, NY 11375http://www.susanpolgarfoundation.org Tri-State Scholastic Chess Challenge(Hosted by NY Athletic Club and Sponsored by the Susan Polgar Foundation)October 7...