Never give up, the relentless pursuit of excellence By Phil Innes This week, I am re-publishing an interesting article by Mr. Phil Innes, publisher of the Vermont Views Magazine. He always has a unique and interesting take about chess....
Be Objective – Play The Board and NOT Your Opponent!
Be Objective – Play The Board and NOT Your Opponent One common mistake many players, of all levels, make is they cannot be completely objective because of various reasons. Sometimes. they give their opponents too much credit because of...
Looking back at the Official Chess Records
When I see Garry Kasparov playing this week after a 12 year layoff, it prompted me to look up my own records. I retired from competitive chess in 1996 after I won the Women’s World Championship, completing the 1st...
Q & A about Bobby Fischer
I received many questions about Bobby. Here are some selected ones. Question: How did you meet Bobby Fischer? Answer: In 1992, Bobby played his second match against Boris Spassky in Yugoslavia and was unable to return to the...
The secret to chess success!
I am often asked what is the secret to my chess success? Answer? Work way harder & smarter than the competition. When I was a player, while others slept, I trained. While others went to the movies, I trained....
Q & A about coaches & their students
Q & A about coaches & their students Chess improvement is a long term project, especially between a coach and his / her students. The perfect examples are with some of my friends, GMs Babakuli Annakov and Ramesh RB. They have long...
12 year old Matus, youngest ever to win SPFGI & $110,000+ scholarships & cash prizes
Photos here: https://photos.app.goo.gl/evO2vwT2IbfW8GHb2 # Place Name Rtng Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Tot 1 1 WFM NASTASSJA MATUS 2088 W34 (w) W24 (b) W32 (w) W5 (b) W10 (w) D3 (b) 5.5 2...
The Polgar Training Method On Sale – My Complete Course for Club Players
Master Method Series #1 The Polgar Method – GM Susan Polgar’s Complete Course for Club Players Susan Polgar is a FIDE Senior trainer and has coached some of the best players in the world. Now you can benefit from...
Do you have what it takes to succeed in chess?
Do you have what it takes? By Susan Polgar I hear almost the same things from countless chess players just about every single day, from amateurs to grandmasters, no matter where I am “How can I get better in...