In the past week, there have been countless discussions about Kramnik and the 2007 World Championship in Mexico City. Some people suggested to make it a candidates’ tournament. That can’t be because of theserious legal issues with the sponsors...
Who is the best attacker of all time?
Tal, Shirov, Topalov, J. Polgar, etc? Do you consider Kasparov an attacker or more like an all-around player? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Barcelona Tournament with Ivanchuk, Bologan, etc.
Barcelona Chess TournamentThe Barcelona-Casino chess tournament is taking place from October 19-27, 2006. This is a strong category 14 event and it is organized by the Catalan Chess Federation. Here is the official website. Here are the standings after...
Saturday Open Forum
It has been a week since the conclusion of the World Championship match between Topalov and Kramnik. Have your opinion changed about the two players? What about the state of the chess world? Your thoughts about Mexico City? Essent...
More Chess Video Clips
Here is a short video clip from my simul in Philadelphia at the City Hall last Saturday. Here is a short video clip from the Grand Re-Opening of the SP South Texas Chess Center in Corpus Christi, Texas last...
Proper assessment of a chess position
It is White to move. Which side has a better position? How should White proceed to win or save the game? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Spectacular Chess Club
This is the inside view of the new Susan Polgar South Texas Chess Center in Corpus Christi, Texas! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
FIRST ACP WORLD RAPID CUP
On October 17th 2006 a press-conference was held in the Bank Pivdennyi (Odessa, Ukraine) to announce the organisation of the First ACP World Rapid Cup. Both the President of the Association of Chess Professionals, chess Grandmaster Mr Pavel Tregubov,...
World Youth Championships in Batumi move to round 3
The results are mixed for the American delegation at the World Youth Championships in Batumi, Georgia. There are also some other surprises in various sections. Click here for complete round by round results and pairings. Chess Daily News from...