My Google alert just sent me this notification about a “supposedly” new Bobby Fischer book on ebay Canada. The catch is you have to bid for all 50 copies. The book is entitled “My 61 Memorable Games”, a new...
Fan of Wii? Chess is coming to a Wii near you!
Would you like to play a game of chess on Wii? New details have emerged about the new Wii Chess title, and it’s not going to be as drab as it may have originally appeared. According to CVG, it’s...
Congratulations to Chris Evert and Greg Norman!
Golf Legend Greg Norman and Tennis Legend Chris Evert just announced their engagement! The couple got engaged Sunday night, said Tami Starr, director of Chris Evert Charities in Boca Raton, Florida. Congratulations to both! Source: AP Chess Daily News...
Kuljasevic and Ramirez tie for 1st at UTD
UTD Final Standing: 1 IM Davorin Kuljasevic 2494 CRO 7.52 GM Alejandro Ramirez 2591 CRC 7.5 3 GM Zviad Izoria 2714 GEO 7.0 4 FM Ray Robson 2370 USA 6.0 5 IM John Bartholomew 2475 USA 5.56 IM Jacek...
More irrelevant chess polls
Two more irrelevant chess polls: Poll #1 Will Shirov overpush tomorrow because it is his final White game? Click here to vote. Poll #2 Who would win a match between Topalov and Kamsky if Kamsky manages to advance? Click...
Disciplined approach paid off big
Dan Harrington is a LIFE member of the USCF with a rating of 2355 Checkmate!BY: JUSTIN MARCHAND justin@cardplayer.comPUBLISHED: Wednesday Dec 05, 2007 12:00 AM Dan Harringon Uses Poker as a Pawn to Capture King-like Financial Success Inside Dan Harrington’s...
An interesting poll results
Even with a small sampling of around 120 votes, Anand is the clear choice of the voters as the best player of 2007. Kramnik is not a surprising choice at #2 since he finished behind Anand in Mexico City....
Looking for heroes in all the wrong places
Editorial: Looking for heroes in all the wrong placesTHE HERALD’S VIEWThe Monterey County HeraldArticle Last Updated: 12/14/2007 02:06:17 AM PST Thursday’s baseball bombshell was sort of good news for San Francisco Giants fans and anyone else who tried to...
White to move and mate in 4
White to move and checkmate in 4. Can you solve it? This was sent in by Kirk Finkbeiner. It’s his first composition. Good job! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Karpov Simul in Barrington, IL
If you are in the area, come to support this wonderful event! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar