The US Open is one the biggest and most prestigious Golf tournaments in the world. The event started today at Oakmont. Jeev Milkha Singh, one of the participants, is comparing his approach to this US Open to chess. Here...
Finding the best continuation
White to move. What is the best continuation for White? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
From the Denker Chairperson
Dear Dr. Brink (Senior Vice Provost of Texas Tech University), I want to thank you very much for the scholarship you are providing for the Denker Tournament of High School Champions that will take place at Cherry Hill, NJ...
Texas Tech officially sponsors the 2007 Denker/Polgar
The signing of the sponsorship agreement Texas Tech UniversityOffice of the Provost June 14, 2007 Mr. Dewain BarberChairpersonDenker Commiteee Dear Mr. Barber: This letter confirms that Texas Tech University agrees to be the sponsor of the Denker and Polgar...
Karpov update
The 2007 Gorenje tournament in Valjevo is taking place from June 13 to 21, 2007 with 7-time World Champion Karpov as the headliner. Standings after 1 round: 1-2. Atalik, Suat g TUR 2584 1.01-2. Ivanisevic, Ivan g SRB 2614...
A forgotten mission?
USCF Mission USCF is a not-for-profit membership organization devoted to extending the role of chess in American society. USCF promotes the study and knowledge of the game of chess, for its own sake as an art and enjoyment, but...
Chess and Life experience
Noted Technologist Magaly Spector to Join UT Dallas as VP for Diversity, Community Engagement Plans to Improve Accessibility for Underrepresented Groups RICHARDSON, Texas (June 13, 2007) — Noted technology innovator and leader Dr. Magaly Spector, one of the most...
Funds run out for chess after-school programs
MS 118 students play a game of chess during the after-school programs called College Town, now in its fourth year. BY JESS WISLOSKIPosted Tuesday, June 12th 2007, 4:00 AM Five Bronx schools are shutting the doors to their after-school...
India’s new strategy to boost chess
Actor Aamir Khan to become chess brand ambassadorBollywood star Aamir Khan could soon become a brand ambassador of chess in India to help the low profile game to gain popularity in the country of its origin. Khan, who follows...
A man who will change chess in America
This is Paul (at 14) and his father as Vietnamese boat people back in 1979 Here is an article that Mr. Randy Hough (a USCF board member) wrote about Paul more than 20 years ago (there are a few...