Hudson Elementary School in Brownsville, Texas, the Chess Capital of Texas Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Time to relax and wind down after 14 grueling rounds
Topalov 10Anand 8.5Svidler 8.5Morozevich 7————-Leko 6.5Kasimdzhanov 5.5Adams 5.5J. Polgar 4.5 Topalov 1/2 – 1/2 J. Polgar As expected, it was time for an early celebration. It was the tales of 2 battlers. Two of the toughest chess fighters decided...
Things that can’t be explained in chess
Even with the Fritz, Junior, Shredder and Hydra age, there are some things that cannot be explained in chess. Topalov is a great player but his first half performance is something that cannot be explained. I remember a similar...
Congratulations to V. Topalov, the new King of the Chess World!
I would like to congratulate Super Grandmaster Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria, the new FIDE World Champion! Bulgaria now holds the World Championship Triple-Crown (Stefanova – Women’s World Champion; Spassov – World Senior Champion; Topalov – World Champion). Topalov will...
The Lion King Topalov and the final drama – Final round previews
Topalov – J. PolgarThis is a very interesting situation. Topalov already won the World Championship. Will he offer a quick draw to enjoy the celebration or will he play for a win for rating points as he is inching...
Topalov has officially won the 2005 FIDE World Championship crown – Round 13 summary
Topalov 9.5Svidler 8Anand 8Morozevich 6.5Kasimdzhanov 5.5Leko 5.5Adams 5J. Polgar 4 Kasimdzhanov ½-½ Topalov Kasimdzhanov once again played very well. Topalov repeated the more conservative Berlin. Kasim basically held on to his advantage through out most of the game. On...
The benefits of chess
Artwork by the talented Mike Magnan* Chess is fun!* Chess enables you to meet many interesting people.* Chess helps performing better in school.* Chess develops your memory.* Chess improves concentration.* Chess develops logical thinking.* Chess develops self-confidence.* Chess teaches...
CHESS FOR PEACE – October 29, 2005
CHESS FOR PEACEFormer Kansas Senator Nancy Kassebaum Heads Chess for Peace InitiativeOctober 29, 2005 – Lindsborg, KS. (CROSSVILLE, TN) Chess is often used as a metaphor for politics. On October 29, 2005, the two will come together in the...
The drama of the final two rounds – My commentary
Topalov is leading the tournament by 1.5 points with 2 rounds to play. I guess you can say that the magic number is 1 in the next 2 games to secure the FIDE World Championship Crown. That means that...
Polgar Chess Center – New York and Texas
The Polgar Chess Center offers the following:Chess Instruction: Individual and group lessons available for all skill levels Special Events: Simuls, Grand Prix Tournaments Tournaments: Weekly and Monthly Tournaments, Scholastic Tournaments, Monthly Super Blitz Tournaments Chess Store: Wide variety of...