Many read this column online, many read it in print. Could anyone have “envisioned” the progress of technology today even 25 years ago (1987), the year between when my daughter and son were born? So, someone from 1987 would...
Inclusion of chess in Olympics
Barua for inclusion of chess in OlympicsArchiman Bhaduri, TNNAug 11, 2012, 04.35PM IST KOLKATA: Grandmaster Dibeyendu Barua is for inclusion of chess in the Olympics Games. “Talks are on for long on this issue,” Barua said, “but nothing constructive...
FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Caracas
Many of the national basketball teams, including Russia, are staying in the same hotel I am in right now in Caracas. It is amazing to see so many people over 6’5″ walking in and out of the lobby. The...
Checkmates raise a glass to pub
Checkmates raise a glass to pubThursday, April 05, 2012South Wales Evening Post TWO people face each other across a pub table, onlookers hold their breath. One of them is about to make a move — a chess move. It...
Follow the dream
The quarter-life crisis: Young people taking time off from work The younger set are taking time off work to pursue their hobby or a different career path altogether Published on Apr 1, 2012 By Kimberly Spykerman and Cheryl Faith...
Chess players rally for one of their own
Chess geeks rally for Bob FergusonPosted by Bob YoungMarch 29, 2012 at 11:50 AM As contributors to Bob Ferguson’s campaign for state attorney general, August Piper and Dave Kelly will be identified in public campaign records as a doctor...
Change needed?
World Chess Title seems meaningless nowChess Is Dying?Author: Vishal MehtaPublished: June 19, 2011 at 6:00 am Chess as we know it has been fractured a long time ago and the only organization that exists and gives some legitimacy to...
Lubbock Prom Theme involving Chess
Students from Lubbock – Cooper decided to have a Prom theme involving Chess 🙂 More pics from the prom here: http://spotted.lubbockonline.com/galleries/index.php?id=444728 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Want fries with that McCheckmate?
Owners have embraced the chess club as well. They are planning to incorporate a chess theme in an upcoming renovation later this year. Knights of the McRound TableWant fries with that McCheck-mate?Tuesday, Mar 29, 2011 | Updated 9:58 AM...
Can chess make the National Toy Hall of Fame?
12 finalists for National Toy Hall of FameOctober 5, 2010 Playing cards or the dollhouse could join the stick and Barbie in The Strong’s National Toy Hall of Fame. The museum announced 12 finalists Friday for two spots to...