I was a Soviet defector. Chess was my door to freedom Lev Alburt Escaping to America was always my dream. Being a chess grandmaster allowed me to do just that The Day Stalin Died was the happiest day of...
Photos from NYC HBO Party
My friend GM Lev Alburt and the founder of the St. Louis Chess Club Mr. Rex Sinquefield at the NY HBO Premiere of the Bobby Fischer documentary – Major Chess Collector Jon Crumiller and Rex Sinquefield Photos provided by...
Alternate move tandem blitz in NY City
5 minute blitz game, alternate move, but no consultation is allowed during the game. This took place during the Susan Polgar Foundation fundraising dinner at the Hungarian Consulate in NY City on October 12. The video was captured by...
The World Championship View
Here are the 5 questions I asked a number of Grandmasters and International Masters: 1. Who do you think will win the match?2. What is your final score prediction?3. How would you describe the strengths and weaknesses of each...
Promote your clubs and events on ChessCafe.com, FREE!
Promote your clubs and events on ChessCafe.com, FREE! ChessCafe.com is starting a new column that will help you publicize your clubs, big or small. There is no cost to you. In fact, you can get a $5 gift certificate,...
IMPORTANT Interview with GM Lev Alburt
Tune-in for Chess Talk with IM John Watson on ICC Chess.FM. John’s weekly 60+ minute show will feature an interview with leading chess personalities. All shows run on demand for members after airing. This week (Tue., May 12), making...