FIDE will NOT Consider Request for Topalov’s DisqualificationDecember 27, 2006FOCUS News Agency News from Sofia According to the FOCUS News Agency, FIDE press office told them that they would not consider the request for Veselin Topalov’s disqualification over insults...
Excellent tips from the College Chess Committee
A few tips from the College Chess CommitteeStarting a college chess clubMany people have asked us how to start a school chess club and get it off the ground. It may seem very difficult to get a chess club...
Basic rules of this blog
Welcome! This site is where I provide chess fans and enthusiasts with updates on my activities & interests as well as important chess news from around the world. It is also a site where everyone can productively discuss or...
Morozevich and Jakovenko lead Pamplona
Here are the standings after 4 rounds: 1-2 GM MOROZEVICH Alexander 2747 RUS 3½1-2 GM JAKOVENKO Dmitry 2671 RUS 3½ By the way, Jakovenko’s new rating will be in the 2690+ range as of January 1. With the recent...
Believe it or not Science Story!
Scientists Create Cloak of Partial InvisibilityBy Ker ThanLiveScienceStaff WriterScientists have created a cloaking device that can reroute certain wavelengths of light, forcing them around objects like water flowing around boulders in a stream. To creatures or machines that see...
Chess scholarships entice young players
This is Dr. Haraldur Karlsson from Texas Tech University In the last few years, I have worked very hard with various universities such as the University of Texas in Dallas (UTD), Texas Tech University (TT), University of Texas in...
Topalov starts 2007 at #1, Judit #1 female
These are based on my unofficial calculations. There may be one or two missing names. World Rankings: 1. Topalov, Veselin 27832. Anand, Viswanathan 27793. Kramnik, Vladimir 27664. Mamedyarov, Shakhriyar 27545. Ivanchuk, Vassily 27506. Leko, Peter 27497. Aronian, Levon 27448....
13th century chess
Picture of Benedict Abbey of Beuron (German city Bayern in the 13th century) This was sent to me by Paulo Rafael – Brazil. Thank you Paulo for sharing it with everyone! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Unique Chess Painting
Painting of Christian and a Muslim play chess in a tent This was sent to me by Paulo Rafael – Brazil Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Harshest punishment ~ 10 year ban!
Umakant Sharma banned for 10 yearsPTI NEW DELHI, Dec 27: In one of the harshest punishments to a chess player, the All India Chess Federation has banned Umakant Sharma of Southern Railway for 10 years for cheating during a...