Cognitive Science, Computer Science and Chess: Grandmaster Christiansen Visits C.U.April 11, 2012By Nicolas Ramos and Nasif Islam According to Grandmaster Larry Christiansen, chess is more than a strategy game — it’s a “mental war” involving sharp mental faculties and...
Christiansen’s family talent
Portrait of an Artist: Figures formed by strong lines, deep colorsSaturday, Jul. 16, 2011 Jim Christiansen/Painting, pen and ink, printmaking RESIDENCE: Modesto; works out of 1928 vintage home, shared with mother, Virlee Christiansen. DAY JOB: Self-employed artist, landlord and...
Christiansen and Benjamin tied for 1st in Curacao
Larry Christiansen, Joel Benjamin, and Luis Bernal Moro tied for 1st at the 2008 Curacao Open. Bernal Moro lost his last game from the tournament against Thomas Willemze who refused a draw offer after only four moves. Although Bernal...
Sun and fun in Curacao
History The Curaçao Chess Festival was initiated in 2001 by the Curaçao Chess Players’ Foundation in a new set up for the international chess tournaments that the CCPF had organized since 1993. International grandmasters and masters were invited to...
Famous sibling
Artist Profile: Jim Christiansen – Illustratorlast updated: June 22, 2008 07:18:18 AM Residence: ModestoType of artist: Known forwatercolors, pen and ink, cartoons, acrylics and postersDaily job: Community volunteer, landlord, artist Family: My mother, Virlee Christiansen, lives in Modesto, and...
The 3 Hall of Famers
At the banquet (CCI and US Senior) last night, GMs Benjamin, DeFirmian and Christiansen were honored again. I am glad to see the 3 of them going into the hall of fame at the same time. The only person...
Be a Part of Chess History
Be a Part of Chess History! —GMs Larry Christiansen, Nick De Firmian, and Joel Benjamin voted into U.S. Chess Hall of Fame!— Plan now to attend their induction dinner on May 3. At the same time, Siegbert Tarrasch will...