Government raises size of bonuses to prize winners of international tournaments07-07-2011 15:51 The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has increased the size of bonuses to the winners and prizewinners of international sports competitions. According to the government’s press service,...
Tough choice for chess players to turn pro
Friday August 6, 2010Tough choice for chess players to turn proCHESS By QUAH SENG SUN Are our players prepared to sacrifice for the game? RIGHT after my column last week, I received a short message from one of Malaysia’s...
Is chess a good profession?
Dr. Stephen Jones asked the following question: “Chess is a great gym for the mind. It develops the young, keeps the old in shape, makes friends, and is somewhat interesting. But, in America, is it a good profession?” What...