16 year old Hungarian Peter Prohaszka just scored his 2nd GM norm by winning the First Saturday tournament in Budapest by 1.5 point. He performed at 2619 and his rating before the tournament was 2495. He gained 17.4 rating...
Hungarian’s Renaissance Year
2008: Renaissance Year in Hungary Budapest, December 4 (MTI) – Culture Minister Istvan Hiller greeted a number of well-known Hungarians on Tuesday who – on his invitation – have agreed to serve on a board of patrons overseeing the...
Judit Polgar: A flashback
Youngest Grandmaster Ever Is 15, Ferocious (and Female)By ROBERT D. MCFADDENPublished: February 4, 1992 The New York Times In the rarefied competition of world-class chess, where ego is king and thestress of international tournament and championship play is often...
Korchnoi on the road again
The V. Marx György Memorial tournament is taking place from August 4th – 15th, 2007 in Paks, Hungary. V. György Marx Memorial – Round 3 Standings 1-2. Balogh, Cs 2, Ács, P 23-4. Korchnoi, V 1½, Berkes, F 1½5-6....
So long to Budapest
The incredible 1st Chess, Education and Cultural tour has just ended. Everyone had a great time and I will write more about it as soon as I have a chance. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
A spectacular place for a chess game
The final view of Nagymaros and Visegrad (with centuries old castle at the top) overlooking the Danube Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Music from the top of the mountain
Inspired by the many street musicians in Budapest, Michael played his mini flute at the top of Visegrad for everyone. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Historic church at Szentendre
A beautiful church in Szentendre dating back many centuries ago Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar