My most memorable opponent! Some consider him the most eccentric. People may strongly disagree with his views on various issues. However, no one can ever dispute what he had done for chess. No one can doubt his love and...
Beating a Chess Legend
Another unedited excerpt from my upcoming autobiography: I wanted to make history. For that, I would need to use this event (New York Open) to show the world I was more than just a public interest story. I got...
Genius is 99% perspiration and 1% talent!
Being a Grandmaster and a Chess Mom can be tricky sometimes. After a lot of dedication and hard work, my elder son Tommy finally broke through and won the National 2nd Grade Championship in December 2006. He also became...
Solemn 9/11 Memories!
Another unedited excerpt of my upcoming autobiography (March 11, 2025 release): Paul and I were scheduled to meet with a major potential sponsor at the World Trade Center area that September. We thought nothing of it when our contact...
Budapest Chess Olympiad Photos
Over 2,500 high quality photos so far! There will be a new photo link to each round of the 2024 Budapest Chess Olympiad Round 1 and Opening Ceremony link: 250+ photos https://share.icloud.com/photos/0c5ufVmlDpTYWI8O6BAkloZhg Round 2 link: 230+ photos https://share.icloud.com/photos/061MyjUnMoO6kArA2MInHCnuA Round...
Chess Talk at BlackRock
Chess talk with employees of BlackRock worldwide (through BlackRock network) this afternoon in Budapest Here were some of the topics Being successful in a men-dominated field 1. What challenges did you face as a woman competing at the highest...
We are back!
We’re officially back! Looking forward to updating you with chess news, starting with the 2024 Budapest Chess Olympiad.
Webster University’s Official College Chess Records
We just ended our 9th season at Webster University. This team has maintained the #1 ranking every single day, week, and month since inception, as well as winning 7 PanAm InterCollegiate Championships (8 out of 9) and 5 Final...
Important Scholastic Coaching Tips
Coaching Tips Since I started attending scholastic chess events some years ago when my children began to play chess, I saw things in a different light and there were routines my sons and I have to follow. The most...
WHY IS THERE A NEED FOR SOME ALL-GIRLS’ OR WOMEN’S CHESS TOURNAMENTS?
How about women were NOT allowed to compete against MEN until not long ago? How about they were discouraged to compete against MEN? How about many women were verbally, mentally, emotionally, and sometimes physically … abused by some MALE...