Webster University sophomore GM Georg Meier just captured the German u25 I Blitz Championship with a perfect 9-0 score! In the mean time, Webster freshman GM Ray Robson defeated his roommate and teammate GM Wesley So in the final...
The SPICE difference
Some short years ago, I decided to use my knowledge and experience to build a world class College Chess program to give young talented players the opportunity to improve their chess while receiving a solid education. I do not...
$10,000 SPICE Cup Open in St. Louis, FREE entry
$10,000 Webster University SPICE Cup OpenOctober 16-20, 2012St. Louis, Missouri Prizes: $10,000 guaranteed ($4,000 – $2,000 – $1,500 – $1,000 – $500 – $250; Under 2400 FIDE $500 – $250) This event will be held alongside with the SPICE...
Classic Jewelry House Lobortas presented Caissa Cups in Istanbul
Owner of the “Classic Jewelry House Lobortas” Igor Lobortas and CEO George Sheynker have presented FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov the Big Caissa Cup on 8th of September in Polat Hotel, Istanbul. Big Caissa Cup The first nominee of the...
There is no political or psychological pressure on us
There is no political or psychological pressure on us – Armenian chess grandmaster – newspaperSeptember 15, 2012 | 07:54 YEREVAN. – “To our reporter’s observation that sports and politics are interconnected, international chess grandmaster [, and member of Armenia’s...
Anand is a genius, he emanates light
Updated: 09/14/2012, 11:36 AMChess / By Shelby Lyman The tendency to recognize and celebrate heroic achievement is rooted deep in the human psyche. When China’s star hurdler Liu Xiang crashed to the ground because of a recurring Achilles tendon...
Determined Chess Girl
Determined Chess Girl Ashley Tapp: Can you help her get to World Youth Chess Championship?Sep 15 2012 How many 12-year-olds would you find working night and day to fulfill a difficult dream? How many 12-year-olds can you spot with...
In honor of the Chess King
Eye hospital conducts free surgeries in Anand’s honourPTI | Sep 15, 2012, 04.41PM IST CHENNAI: In an unique honour for five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand, a private eye hospital of the city has conducted 100 cataract operations on needy...
Madrid chess tactic
White to move. How should white proceed? Source: ChessToday.net Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar