Day: November 8, 2006

After 3 rounds, here are the standings: 1. Ponomariov 2.52-3. Svilder, Gelfand 2.04-7. Shirov, Leko, Mamedyarov, Aronian 1.58-9. Grischuk, Carlsen 1.010. Morozevich 0.5 Here are the pairings for round 4: Leko – GelfandMorozevich – GrischukMamedyarov – PonomariovSvidler – CarlsenShirov...

Mr. Lawrence Totaro from Ultimate Chess Collecting just sent me this better picture of Regina Fischer, Bobby’s Mother. This is a better one than the one I posted a few days ago. I spoke to Regina on the phone...

USCF Executive BoardCall for Nominations The U.S. Chess Federation (USCF) will hold an election in 2007 for three at-large positions on the USCF Executive Board. Each position is for a period of four years, will commence at the conclusion...

Ken Tait just sent me this archive about Edward Lasker in 1991. Enjoy! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

Thorsten Kober from www.deep-chess.de just sent me an email about the mystery super player Raffael on playchess. Who is Raffael? Forget about the rumors. Can you figure out the identity of Raffael from the moves, the opening or the...

This is the game between Ponomariov and Morozevich in round 3 of the Tal Memorial Super Tournament. It is White to move. Play out this position.Click here to see how the game play out. Chess Daily News from Susan...

Shirov 1/2 Leko – Click here to replay the game Aronian 0-1 Svidler – Click here to replay the game (Aronian committed a horrific blunder to lose the game)Carlsen 1/2 Mamedyarov – Click here to replay the game Ponomariov...

Ken Tait from the UK just informed about Edward Lasker’s books. Some of Edward Lasker’s books are obtainable as free downloadable e-books from this address http://manybooks.net/authors/laskered.html Thanks Ken!  Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar

Edward LaskerChicago 1517 East 61st StrDec. 14th 1921 Major Howard B. OurslerPonca City,Oklahoma, Dear Sir: I am glad to send you my autograph as per your request. The autographed signature of Emanuel Lasker, to whom I am not related...

White to move. How should White proceed?  Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar