White to move and checkmate in 8 (or quicker if Black does not put up the best defense). Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Irina Krush defeated Korchnoi
After defeating super GM Akopian (2700) in the first round of the Gibraltar tournament, Irina took out Korchnoi in round 8! Great job! I understand that it may not be the prettiest win but a win is a win 🙂 Korchnoi, Viktor 2629 – Krush, Irina 2449 1.c4 e5 2.Nc3 Nc6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.a3 d5 […]
The BIG cheating debate
What should be done about proven chess cheaters? What should be done about people who make false cheating accusations? Some have suggested a 3 year ban for the first offense, 10 years for the second offense and lifetime ban for the third offense. What kind of penalties would be fair to punish the cheaters and […]
Improve your chess
This was an actual game that was played earlier today between GM Roiz (White) and Nakamura (Black) in Gibraltar. It is White to move. Play out this position against your friends or computer. Can you find the winning strategy for White? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
An Interview with Judit about Topalov and cheating
I orinally posted this back in November 2005. Judit Polgar’s take on the cheating allegation. She is definitely not one who supported Topalov in Elista. Below is the opinion of my sister Judit about the cheating allegation against the new FIDE King of Chess: SP: Have you heard about the cheating accusation from one or […]
The Kramnik – Topalov debate
There have been THOUSANDS of posts about Kramnik, Topalov and accusations of cheating against both players. It seems that the fans of Kramnik firmly believe that Topalov cheated and the fans of Topalov firmly believe that Kramnik cheated. However, instead of arguing with emotions, why not show the hard facts? Facts are not what their […]
Can you win this?
Black to move. Can you win this? Play this out against your computer or a friend and see if you know how to win this position as Black? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Eljanov won group B and stunning last round results in group C
Final Standings – Group B1. P. Eljanov 92-5. G. Sargissian, Bu Xiangzhi, M. Vachier-Lagrave, D. Jakovenko 86. E. L’Ami 7½7-8. V. Bologan, D. Stellwagen 79. J. Smeets 610. F. Nijboer 5½11-12. S. Atalik, J. Werle 4½13-14. T. Kosintseva, V. Georgiev 4 Eljanov needing only a draw agains T. Kosintseva to win group B and an […]
Rook and Pawn vs. Rook
White to move. Do you know how to win this endgame as White? Play it out against your computer or a friend and see if you can do it. Try to do your best to hold from the Black side if White does not continue properly. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Are you Fischer?
Black is Fischer. White is Unzicker. It is Black to move. Can you find the crushing continuation for Fischer? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar