Position after 34.Rxd4, Black to move How do you assess this position? White is GM Avrukh and Black is Kamsky. White just played 34.Rxd4. This is game 1 of round 2 in the World Cup. 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 e6...
Round 2 Prediction
Which could be the biggest upset of round 2? 1 Ivanchuk,V UKR 2787 – Galkin,A RUS 26082 Zhao Jun CHN 2552 – Nisipeanu,LD ROU 26683 Bacrot,E FRA 2695 – Roiz,M ISR 26444 Karjakin,S UKR 2694 – Zhang Pengxiang CHN...
Critical King and Pawn endgame
Endgame problem by Reti White to move. Can White save this game? How should White proceed? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Greetings from India
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A gift of chess for your child
For a lasting gift, learn to play chess with your childMonday, November 26, 2007by Gene McIntyre Let’s say you’re into active parenting and want to build a stronger relationship, some call it bonding, with a son, a daughter or...
World Youth Update
– Sarah Chiang has 7.5 points out of 9 and she is current tied for 1st in the girl’s under 10 section.– Daniel Naroditsky has 7.5 points and he is 1/2 point behind the leader in the boys’ under...
Excellent video from Aguascalientes
Full results and excellent video of the 2nd Chess Tournament “Festival de las Calaveras” can be found here. This was sent in by Arlette JimenezChess for Aguascalientes Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Unofficial World Cup Round 2 Matchups
These are the unofficial pairings according to ChessVibes. No one knows when the official site will be updated. I bolded some interesting matchups of the 2nd round: 1 Ivanchuk,V UKR 2787 – Galkin,A RUS 26082 Zhao Jun CHN 2552...
Greetings from London!
National Geographic “My Brilliant Brain” documentary. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Positive things the Internet can bring
Strengthening their bondsOnline communication enhances relationships for those with disabilities By Don AucoinGlobe Staff / November 26, 2007 WELLESLEY – Gregory Walsh and Austin Lam sit facing each other in their wheelchairs, saying nothing.Outwardly, that is. But on a...