Congratulations to my good friend, former US #1, US Champion, Olympiad medalist, and 2-time SPICE Cup Champion, GM Alex Onischuk! He is a proud father of twin boys, Gregory and Zachary [weight about 3 kilos each (6.8 and 6.12]! Mama Olga and the boys are doing fine! The rumor is the boys already have playing […]
The French Defense – New Video!
Beginner Chess Mistakes: Giving Up Too EarlyPosted on January 4, 2012 by William in Beginner’s Corner, General Chess ArticlesThis is a classic beginner chess mistake that really has to do with chess psychology more than actual playing ability. There are a variety of reasons for giving up too early, but it always seems to happen […]
Donostia LIVE!
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Reggio Emilia LIVE!
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Yes or no? Should chess be introduced in schools?
Why playing chess can sharpen minds?January 6, 2012 In an effort to improve students’ cognitive skills, memory, concentration and develop strategic decision-making skills, the Tamil Nadu government has taken a cue from Gujarat and decided to introduce chess in the curriculum of state schools. The unique initiative, to be launched in the next academic year, […]
Norm hunt in Northern California
Round 5 top board pairings Bd Res White Player Name Res Black Player Name 1 GM Georg Meier (2671 : 3.5) – IM Greg Shahade (2463 : 4.0)2 GM Sam Shankland (2565 : 3.5) – GM Yury Shulman (2598 : 3.5)3 GM Alejandro Ramirez (2594 : 3.0) – IM Marc Arnold (2482 : 3.0)4 GM […]
Chennai Open LIVE!
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Tricky Chess Tactic
White to move. How should White proceed? 6r1/P7/KPk4p/2p2p2/7p/2P1P3/6P1/8 w – – 0 2 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
An Amazing Goal by a Goalie
<a href=’http://foxsports.com?vid=fac369d7-cda9-4662-a062-1b4b3af67df7&mkt=en-us&from=sp^foxsports_en-us_videocentral&src=FLPl:embed::uuids’ target=’_new’ title=’GOTD: Howard scores amazing Goal’ >Video: GOTD: Howard scores amazing Goal</a> American goalkeeper Tim Howard stole the spotlight from Landon Donovan on Wednesday, scoring an improbable long-range goal from open play in Everton’s 2-1 English Premier League loss to Bolton Wanderers. Source: http://aol.sportingnews.com Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Unique Chess Warm Up
BEST chess warm-up ever! from Lisa Suhay on Vimeo. Five-year-old twins Kalil, Deneeja and older sister Jeda all play chess at Lambert’s Point Community Center, Norfolk, Va. Tonight their mother got a glimpse of what the children have been doing after school and was very happy. A wonderful mom and a lovely family. We are […]