Congratulations to the USCF TDs, Staff and Volunteers! The 2007 National High School Championship broke an all time record with 1447 players! From many accounts of players, coaches and parents, the event was run very smoothly! The most amazing...
Chess everywhere!
Blogger Myke just sent me this. It seems that a well known T-Shirt company is selling this Staunton Chess T-Shirt. Who says chess is not popular? And if you notice, this T-Shirt is worn by a female model while...
Fabiano Caruana earned 2nd GM Norm!
This picture of Fabiano was taken at the Polgar Chess Center a few years ago Dario has just informed me that IM Fabiano Caruana has just earned his second GM norm! He is now one norm shy to becoming...
The next big 3 events
The chess calendar is kind of light in the next few weeks other than two super events featuring World Champion Vladimir Kramnik. #1 April 24–30 – Rapid Match between Kramnik and Leko in Miskolc, Hungary #2 May 4–6 –...
USCF Press Release
World Youth QualifiersFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEPress Release #8 of 2007April 10, 2007 The following players have qualified to play in the 2007 World Youth Chess Championship currently scheduled for November 17-29 in Antalya, Turkey. The top players by rating in...
An Interview with MonRoi President
There have been many heated debates about the MonRoi device. Some of the arguments have been to the points. Unfortunately, some are completely fabricated and off the mark. This reminds me of the time when digital clocks just came...
Minneapolis Southwest wins another title
Last update: April 15, 2007 – 10:34 PM Southwest High chess team wins second consecutive national title A jubilant coach announced on Sunday that Minneapolis Southwest High School’s chess team won the national high school chess championships – for...
Catalina Foothills claims national title
Tucson RegionCatalina Foothills chess team wins national crownArizona Daily StarTucson, Arizona Published: 04.16.2007 Catalina Foothills High School won first place in the national chess championship held over the weekend, said parents of some of the participants. Seventeen students from...
State chess champ heads to the National
State chess champ headed to nationalsBy Susan TuzThe News-TimesOn weekends, Michael-David Mangini plays chess on his computer. The Ridgefield 15-year-old is hooked on the game and it has paid off. On March 25, he won the High School State...
More chess tactics
White to move. Can you find a way for White to attack Black? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar