Checkmate Champion Jonesboro chess team ready for USCF national competition By Bill Baldowski Benjamin Franklin, one of the U.S. founding fathers and a renowned chess player in his time, had a unique perspective on the game of chess and how it relates to life itself. “Life is like chess,” he said, “with struggles, competition and […]
Keep your eyes on your prize
The Sport of…Chess! Thursday, April 07, 2011 By Ariel Pina Chess to some is like a sport, and to others…well some don’t even know what it is! Chess is all about patience. Simply making any random move will not get you a checkmate. You must choose offense or defense if you wish to succeed. Choosing […]
For sale or not?
Is Icelandic citizenship for sale? As the US cracks down on citizens with offshore bank accounts, 10 ‘golden geese’ are hoping to buy their way into Iceland Alda SigmundsdóttirThursday 7 April 2011 18.30 BST On Saturday, Icelanders will go to the polls to vote on the whether their country should repay the British and Dutch […]
RIP Larry Parr
Friday April 8, 2011Parr’s passingChessBY QUAH SENG SUN Larry Parr had made himself such a familiar face on the local chess circuit that he will be missed by his friends in Malaysia. IN the week that I want to share with you a few games from the recent national closed and national women’s closed championships, […]
For the fans of Sofia Rules – a 361 moves game!
For the fans of Sofia Rules – a 361 moves game!Houdini and Shredder show full desire to play The TCEC Super computer chess championship Premier Division is currently going on. Round five is being played and the engines are obviously not tired. Shredder and Houdini played all according to Sofia rules, making a game last […]
In the hunt for Telin title
Chess: Cerdas, Irwanto in Hunt for Telin TitleAmi Afriatni | April 07, 2011 The Telin International Chess Tournament is down to one round, and it looks ready to crown a local player its champion. International Master Irwanto Sodikin forced Georgian Grandmaster Merab Gagunashvili to a shock draw in the eighth round on Wednesday to tie […]
Middlegame improvement
White to move. How should white proceed? 3Q4/p2n1p2/r2k2p1/3Pq2p/8/5BP1/p4PK1/2R5 w – – 0 2 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Sparta rules
Sparta chess team shines in statesUpdated: April 6, 2011 The Sparta Chess Team maintained their position as the best public school chess program in New Jersey with their results in the recent NJ State Scholastic Chess Championships. The Primary Team placed fourth in the NJ Primary Championship. Lucas Rendina and Reilly Kasabri led the effort, […]
Grand Prix system
Chess – Grand Prix systemInspired by Magnus Carlsen “As fast as the bullet leaves the gun!” is a perfect definition for the Grand Prix system in Sicilian. Inspired by the 2800 club member GM Magnus Carlsen, a new series of episodes starts on Chessdom.com. GM Henrik Danielsen is an expert in the Grand Prix system. […]
Physics society to host chess tournament
April 7, 2011 12:39 AM CST Physics society to host chess tournament by Brett Saunders The Society of Physics Students will host a chess tournament in Room 109 Gallalee Hall Friday at 3:30 p.m. for anyone who wants to participate. The cost is $5 for those who want to sign up for the tournament in […]