In the next few days, I will try to bring you some exclusive video interviews with the organizers, various FIDE officials, team Rybka and Zappa, etc. I will try not to bother the players until after the event is...
Jrobichess YouTube
I am always amazed with new technology and it can definitely help all of us do a better job to promote chess, the game we all love. Here is a link to a YouTube clip about chess blogging and...
King’s Gambit
Paul Hoffman just came out with a new book with the title: King’s Gambit, A Son, A Father, and the World’s Most Dangerous Game. I just received a copy of it from Paul’s publisher. I did not have a...
A new fascinating chess book: Engaging Pieces
A new fascinating chess book: Engaging Pieces Engaging Pieces, a new book by Howard Goldowsky. The book will be available through the USCF store, Amazon, barnesandnoble.com, and can be ordered at B&N and Borders brick & morter stores in...
A little chess history
GTK just sent me this list from 1998 with my sisters. I was was the reigning Women’s World Champion that year and I was supposed to defend my title 2 years (FIDE rule) after I won it in February...
Interview with Nigel Short by Lanka Ravi
CyberChess convener -International Master Lanka Ravi met Nigel Short on 9th September 2007 in Liverpool,UK and interviewed him after the event was over on the last day. Mr. Short speaks about FIDE – Anand issue, Players Chess Associations etc....
GM Imre Hera awarded chess scholarship to Texas Tech
GM Imre Hera of Hungary just received a $36,000 (out of state tuition) scholarship from Texas Tech University. He recently became a Grandmaster and his expected rating on the October 2007 FIDE list is 2544. He is expected to...
Club fundraised money for chess tournament
Mexia Chess Club will initiate fundraiser to support chess match play expensesBy Bob Wright-Editor Published: September 11, 2007 02:31 pm Mexia Daily News Mexia ISD Chess Club has contracted with Advantage Cartridge Recycling Company to initiate a year-long fund...
Special SPICE Chess Set
This is the first ever SPICE wooden chess set, a present from Mr. Dewain Barber of American Chess Equipment. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar