Q: How can I attract my children to the game, maintain their enthusiasm and make chess fun, too? A: That is an excellent question, one which has been asked by many parents. First of all, it depends on the...
Chess Parenting
How should parents/coaches handle the success and failure of their children/students during chess tournaments? This is my take about this complicated issue. The most important thing for me is that my son has to enjoy playing chess, studying the...
How I met and played Bobby Fischer
One of the common questions I am frequently asked is if I knew the late Great American World Chess Champion Bobby Fischer? As so many others of my generation, I was greatly influenced by the chess frenzy that Bobby...
More Special Endgame!
White to move! How should white proceed? Please write out the plan for white, and not just 1-2 moves.
New Year Endgame Improvement!
This was a game between Dubov, Daniil (RUS) – Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime (FRA) Black to move! What is the correct plan? Write it out please!
Endgame Improvement
Black to move. How should black proceed? Please do not post a 1-2 move answer. Work it out. This was a game which took place in round 5 of 2020 British Women’s Championship. Varney, Zoe (ENG) – Arakhamia-Grant, Ketevan...
Critical Endgame Improvement!
Black to move. What is the best plan for black? This is a complicated endgame so please DO NOT post a one-two move answer. This position came from the game Grischuk, Alexander (RUS) – Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime (FRA)
Precision Chess Tactic
White to move! How should white proceed? Please write out the complete solution.