So you think Chess is all about brains, you couldn’t be more wrongAbhimanyu Kulkarni, Hindustan TimesNew Delhi, November 05, 2014 The debate whether Chess is a sport has been going on since times of yore. Many detractors say that...
The idea that chess isn’t a physical sport has been blown out of the water
Vishy Anand vs Magnus Carlsen: Not just mind games by Ashish Magotra 6 mins ago The Viswanathan Anand vs Magnus Carlsen World Chess Championship match has the feel of a boxing bout. The players are in the dressing room...
Brutal mental and physical challenge in chess
Working out for marathon mental gymnasticsNovember 2, 2013Updated: November 2, 2013 01:40 IST Viswanathan Anand is said to be training in a small German town For a casual follower of chess, it is more of a recreational activity and...
Effects of Nutrition and Exercise on Cognitive Performance
Effects of Nutrition and Exercise on Cognitive Performance Diet, nutrition and exercise are as important in chess as they are in any other sport. The following is a brief guide containing basic advice on nutrition and exercise for optimum...
More than $1.4 million awarded at CrossFit Games
265 photos from the 2013 CrossFit Games in Carson, California (more will be added later): https://picasaweb.google.com/116302832360230031699/CrossFitGames2013 Here are the prize funds (men and women get equal prizes):Individuals 1st – $275,000 2nd – $65,000 3rd – $35,000 4th – $10,000...
The importance of a proper diet
This is the vegetable garden at my friend’s home (Mr. G, former manager of the Polgar Chess Center) in upstate NY. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar