Just arrived in St. Louis for the Grand Opening of the World Chess Hall of Fame. Saw the facility while it was still under construction a few months ago. I’m excited to see it again with all the magnificent...
How Nakamura Won the ICC Blitz Championship – Video by “Kingscrusher”
This video was featured on Nakamura’s blog. It’s a little long but it’s really good. I think you all will enjoy. Follow Kingscrusher on Facebook Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Special pattern chess tactic
Black to move. How should black proceed? 6kr/P5p1/8/1P3p2/4p1n1/6P1/3q1BP1/R4QK1 b – – 0 1 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Fischer and Spassky chess set
Chess set used by Bobby Fischer and Boris Spassky will be sold at auction April 1-3 in New York Philip Weiss Auctions will host a massive three-day event April 1-3 at its spacious gallery facility, located at #1 Neil...
Entering the top 50
Chess ace Quang Liem enters the world top 50 Last updated: 3/17/2011 14:00 Le Quang Liem, Vietnam’s top chess talent, is now among the top 50 male chess players in the world, according to the latest rankings released by...
Developing Social Entrepreneurship through Chess
Developing Social Entrepreneurs through chessBy Kiran FreyCommunity MemberToday at 9:45 a.m. Developing Social Entrepreneurship through ChessStudents at Chess Without Borders have made new moves as social entrepreneurs. This new role has inspired students to lead as documentarians, fund raising...
Studies show rise in test scores for chess players
Wednesday, Mar. 09, 2011Board game exercises students’ mindsStudies show rise in test scores for chess playersLisa Thornton Caleb Johnson doesn’t realize it, but he’s setting himself up for success at an early age. While he’s flopped on his belly...
Incorporate chess strategies into their daily classroom tasks
Reagan Magnet School Scholars In ProgressFebruary 21, 2011 6:00 AM The Reagan Magnet School Scholars In Progress students are learning to incorporate chess strategies into their daily classroom tasks. The students become better problem solvers who can see down...
Cento Open Round Two
Cento Open Round TwoFM Andrea Stella wins the first weekend rated event First prizes were awarded in Cento Open. The 5-round weekend tournament was played from Friday to Sunday and the 17-years old FM Andrea Stella emerged sole winner...