White to move. Is this a win for White, Black or draw? How should White proceed? K7/8/2R5/8/8/3p2p1/8/4k3 w – – 0 1 No computer please. How long does it take you to come up with the right solution? Chess...
General Trivia

This should be an easy one, especially for those who live in Europe 🙂 What is the name of this castle and where is it located? (No Googling please) Bonus question: Which other castle was modeled after this one?...
Youth power in Virginia

In the Virginia Open which is taken place right now, only two 16 year old remain undefeated and they are facing each other in round 5. Virginia State Champion Edward Lu vs. Japanese National Champion Shinsaku Uesugi Check out...
Some interesting Corus tidbids

Group A Anand defeated Topalov and drew KramnikTopalov lost to Anand but defeated KramnikKramnik lost to Topalov and drew AnandCarlsen drew Topalov, lost to Anand but defeated KramnikAronian drew Carlsen and Anand, lost to Kramnik but defeated TopalovRadjabov lost...
Full final round results and standings

Group A 1. L. Aronian, M. Carlsen 8 (The biggest result in Carlsen’s young career so far, finishing ahead of Anand, Kramnik and Topalov!)3. T. Radjabov, V. Anand 7½5. V. Ivanchuk, P. Leko 77. V. Kramnik, M. Adams 6½9....
Anand – Kramnik LIVE game

Position after46…Qe5 If Anand wins this game, he would tie for 1st with Aronian and Carlsen. This would be a remarkable come back for Anand considering he was on the bottom of the standings earlier in the tournament. GM...
Aronian and Carlsen tie for first

Aronian drew Judit and Carlsen drew Radjabov to tie for first. Anand is the only player who can catch them if he defeats Kramnik. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Fabiano convincingly wins Corus C

Needing only a draw against his nearest rival to clinch Corus C, Fabiano defeated the young Indian phenom Negi to convincingly win Corus C. Congratulations to Fabiano! GM Caruana (2598) – GM Negi (2562) [C89]27.01.2008 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6...
Early Corus results

Final position in the Topalov 1/2 Adams game Topalov 1/2 AdamsPolgar 1/2 AronianIvanchuk 1/2 Van WelyGelfand 1-0 EljanovLeko 1-0 Mamedyarov Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
They were married

This is an excerpt from his former lawyer John Bosnitch on ChessBase “During the course of his defense, Bobby agreed that it was time to publicly recognize his de facto marriage with Miyoko Watai, with whom he had been...