GM Kasparov, Garry (2812) – FM Habu, Yoshiharu (2415)Habu vs Kasparov Rapid Match 2014 Tokyo (game 1), 2014.11.28 1. Nf3 Nf6 2. g3 b6 3. Bg2 Bb7 4. O-O e6 5. d3 d5 6. Nbd2 Be7 7. e4 O-O 8. e5 Nfd7 9. Re1 c5 10. Nf1 Nc6 11. h4 Nd4 12. Nxd4 cxd4 13. […]
FIDE President’s visit to Japan
On March 26, during the working trip around the Far Eastern countries, the FIDE President arrived to Japan. In Tokio he met with Ms. Miyoko Watai, President of Japan Chess Association, and Mr. Yasumasa Nojiri, Secretary of the Association. At the meeting, the both sides discussed the implementation of CiS programme, chess propaganda among the […]
Japan’s Atlantis?
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
USA 1-1 Japan at the end of regulation, Japan wins in penalty kicks!
Alex Morgan scored a great goal for the US to take a 1-0 lead. But a series of mistakes by the US defenders allowed Japan to even up the score at 1-1. Even though the US dominated this game, Japan fought very hard to stay in the game. Now they will go to a 30 […]
USA or Japan?
Which team will win the Women’s Soccer World Cup? USA by 1 goal Japan by 1 goal USA by 2 goals or more Japan by 2 goals or more USA by penalty kicks Japan by penalty kicks Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Who are you?
This is a true story (believe it or not?) of the Japanese Embassy in the United States. A while ago, Japanese Prime Minister Mori received some instructions in Basic English conversation before he visits Washington and meets president Barack Obama… The instructor told Mr. Mori: When you shake hand with President Obama, please say ‘How […]