Chess grandmaster Susan Polgar is a model for kids in all sports The nation is wrapped up in the throes of the Final Four college basketball tournament this month. Meanwhile this weekend, another college championship – equally competitive –...
Gain an advantage, simplify and press for the win
Shelby Lyman on Chess: Simple, Powerful and ElegantSunday, June 15, 2014 (Published in print: Sunday, June 15, 2014) It has often been said that Bobby Fischer’s play was similar to that of the great Cuban chess genius Jose Capablanca....
The NCFP registered Wesley So for RP team?
So in PH Olympiad team–NCFPPhilippine Daily Inquirer12:08 am | Sunday, June 15th, 2014 MANILA, Philippines—Super Grandmaster Wesley So spearheaded the lineup submitted by the National Chess Federation of the Philippines for the 41st Chess Olympiad slated in August in...
Filipino legendary GM Torre: We have to give 101% full support to Wesley
I have known GM Torre going back for decades, back in the Bobby Fischer days. He brought pride to the Philippines as a player. He knows about the challenges to reach the top without the proper support. Now he...
11th annual SPF Girls’ Invitational – Additional prizes for World Youth Qualifiers
Rules & Conditions for the 11th Annual Susan Polgar Foundation Girls’ Invitational(Over $200K in prizes and scholarships)July 10 – 15, 2014 at Webster University (St. Louis, Missouri) Webster University will provide complimentary room and meal accommodation on campus for...
What are the chances of Kasparov winning the FIDE election?
What are the chances of Kasparov winning the FIDE election? Probably under 50% Around 50% Maybe better than 50% For sure 100% Who is Garry Kasparov? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
The chess addicts
Chess / By Shelby Lymanon June 14, 2014 – 12:01 AM There is little or no doubt about the attractiveness and lure of chess, but there always remain the few voices in the background to remind us that a...
FIDE Elections 2014: Time schedule
FIDE would like to inform the national federations of the following time schedule, in accordance with electoral regulations article 5A, regarding delegates and proxies for the FIDE elections 2014 in Tromso: a) By 16 June, FIDE shall send to...
Interview with Martin Huba by Chessdom
Martin Huba is the President of the Slovak Chess Federation. For the upcoming ECU elections, Martin Huba is part of Zurab Azmaiparashvili’s ticket for the position of Treasurer. Here is a detailed interview with Martin Huba about is ideas...
Exclusive interview with GM Wesley So by Chessdom about switching federation
https://chessdailynews.com/wesley-so-will-switch-federation-to-the-us/Hello Wesley So, thank you for taking time from your busy schedule to talk with us. Your recent decision to change federations is big news in the chess world. We are sure that your fans are interested to know...