It is Saturday Open Forum! Sorry it is a little late because my blog was down for nearly a day due to upgrades.
What would you like to talk about? Corus? Cheating allegations against Topalov by the German news source? USCF Election?
The forum is yours!
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Kramnik and Topalov did not shake hands…. (as we could have expected of course)
But is this a sad thing actually?
I meant:
“isn’t this sad?”
Susan
As a potential fellow chess parent I would like to as how soon is too soon before introducing your child to the game of Chess? There seem to be so many theories on that. While I don’t imagine my daughter will ever be a GM I hope that it will improve her overall academic performance in the future?
Having been raised by “chess parents” and having been a “chess parent” what do you suggest? Also, is your father’s book, “Raising Genius” still available?
Any suggestions
There is noting on the used book internet market by Polgar on Raising Genius. There is a movie by the name about a boy who locks himself in a bathroom. Wrong story.
You might try through some very big complete chess book sellers. But it will probably be a long shot to find the book.
According to Wikipedia is is called “Bring Up Genius!” – maybe you had a translation error in your title. See:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Laszlo_Polgar
Dear Anon,
Actually, I was not raised by chess parents. My Mom did not play chess and my Dad was just a hobby player. You can start anywhere from the age of 4-7. It really depends on each child. The main thing is make it fun for her. As long as she enjoys chess, she will play and benefit from it.
Good luck!
Raising Genius / Bringing up a genius is out of print. I actually plan to write one myself because I do not agree with everything my father said. I would like to add my take as a Chess Mom myself.
Best wishes,
Susan Polgar
http://www.PolgarChess.com
Looking the tournament at Wijk, I am thinking that all top players have certain weaknesses and none of them is all around type of player who posses variety of skills.
They are all more or less one dimensional players.
Topalovs main strenght is to launch mating attack. Somehow, he pushes his pawns and pressures one side at the end of the opening. But when his Queen is out of the board, he is a different player. And, his endgame is just average. (He does not look like 2800 when it comes to endgame)
Kramnik is more all around player, more balanced and with less weak spots, but as ones mentality determines a lot about the play, he is not an attacker, not someone who is going to push for a win on a regular basis. I consider that to be his weakness. He may be my favourite for a World champion, but I rarely replay his games.
Other players have their own weaknesses as well. Some of them are young and that is expected.
There is no Federer in chess, that is for sure. (We will see tonight if there is still Federer in tennis)
Susan, can you (or anyone else) give me some information regarding the BBC/Discovery Channel co-production you will be in? I cannot find in-production listing on IMDB. What is the name of the documentary? Who is the director? Is the subject matter strictly chess or is it something that includes chess?
Thanks for any help.
The BBC / Discovery taping has nothing to do with chess. It is a prime time programing, part of BBC Horizon. This is a popular mainstream show. They will let me know exactly when it will be aired but they expect around March or so.
Best wishes,
Susan Polgar
http://www.PolgarChess.com
We chess players should know all about the latest accusations. This is just the classical defense against cheating: accusing the other of cheating. In my experience, such allegations are made by people who themselves are cheating. Well, then by my theory, the first person to accuse of cheating (Topalov) must also be a cheat. Well… I decide to side with Topalov – lets just call it instincts.
Susan,
I’m playing through Alexander Alekhine’s best games. Is this suitable for a 1500 rated player? Do you think his games are better than replaying Corus 2007 games for instance? I have heard that Alekhine’s games are very deep and complicated. Does this make them unsuitable for someone of my level?
-Mike
It is great to play through Classic games! You learn a lot more from them than the current games for your level. Also try games from Capablanca, Lasker, etc.
Good luck!
Susan Polgar
http://www.PolgarChess.com
& maybe some beautiful Tarrasch games?:)
I thought New York City was a chess town until I saw these very recent Live call-in Chess show broadcasts on public access TV from the Manhattan Neighborhood Network studios in New York as replayed on Youtube. I don’t know whether to laugh or cry!
Chess Now Episode 1
Chess Now Episode 2
There used to be a Federer of chess. Unfortunately, Kramnik fluked a win against him and then continually dodged a rematch, thus causing his retirement.
If Kasparov was still active, he would whip them all at Wijk.
zlfOK, so I am going to ask a very dumb question meant in humor. So here goes– do you ever sleep!? Seriously, I have never witnessed someone more dedicated to this game Susan.
Take care,
Gregory
This “chess now” is quite fun. The
first one is a bit absurd (like a
scene from a Beckett play), because
the girl has no clue what she’s
talking about.
The second one is actually really good, because the host seems to know quite a lot about chess.
Too bad, there were some callers
who “didn’t keep it civil”, like
Susan might put it.
Your green dress in that picture blends with the grass in the background, so it looks like you’re buried up to your neck! Probably not what you intended 😉
susan that picture llooksgreat, you can make your sister do a drawing out of it; tip the blue can llook like a snake, and she can make it in a cartoon as well; i might try it myself and when you have a yahoo address line then i might be able to send it to you, because with the aol i cant send u any stuff which is a shame.
was corus better than other years?
specially when The politicianK wsa in charge? why didnt A, Kosteniuk play do u know?
Kosteniuk asked for $25,000 to play which is more than what Kramnik or Topalov are getting. The organizer said screw that. So she’s not invited.
Susan, do you think Radjabov has what it takes to become world champion one day?
I’m just glad Susan is OK…I thought she was going to be strangled by a purple snake in the photo! What a great photo! It is like an optical illusion! 😉