White to play and win Black plays Kf6 in this position; a blunder, why? D Isaacson v R Morris
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Test your chess: daily chess puzzle # 60
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Carlsen vs Anand 2014 Word Chess Championship: Game 3 Analysis
Viswanathan Anand was in a desperate search for a victory in Round 3 and he found it! A large portio
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Marshall Saturday Game/60 11/15/2014
On Saturday, I finished with a score of 3-1-0 in the tournament at the Marshall Chess Club.
Round Two: Sicilian Defense, King's Indian Attack
Daniel Vasserman (USCF 1965) - Jim West (USCF 2200), Marshall Chess Club 11/15/2014
1.Nf3 d6 2.d3 c5 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.c3 Nc6 6.O-O Nf6 7.e4 O-O 8.Re1 Bg4 9.Nbd2 Ne8 10.h3 Bxf3 11.Nxf3 e5 12.Be3 Nc7 13.Qd2 Ne6
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14.Bh6 Qf6 15.h4 Bxh6 16.Qxh6 Qg7 17.Qxg7+ Kxg7 18.Ng5 Nxg5 19.hxg5 f6 20.gxf6+ Rxf6 21.f3 g5 22.Kf2 Raf8 23.Ke3 Rh6 24.Rh1 Rff6 25.Rxh6 Rxh6 26.Rh1 Rxh1 27.Bxh1 Kf6 28.Bg2 h5 29.Bh3 h4 30.gxh4 gxh4
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31.Bc8 b6 32.Bd7 Nb8 33.Bg4 Kg5 34.b4 cxb4 35.cxb4 Nc6 36.b5 Nd4 37.Bd7 Nc2+ 38.Kd2 Na3 39.Ke3 Nb1 40.Be6 Nc3 41.Bc4 h3 42.Kf2 Kf4 43.Be6 h2 44.Kg2 Nxb5 45.Kxh2 Kxf3 46.Kg1 Ke3 47.Bh3 Nc3 48.Kf1 Kxd3 49.Ke1 Nxa2 50.Kd1, White resigns.
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Round Two: Sicilian Defense, King's Indian Attack
Daniel Vasserman (USCF 1965) - Jim West (USCF 2200), Marshall Chess Club 11/15/2014
1.Nf3 d6 2.d3 c5 3.g3 g6 4.Bg2 Bg7 5.c3 Nc6 6.O-O Nf6 7.e4 O-O 8.Re1 Bg4 9.Nbd2 Ne8 10.h3 Bxf3 11.Nxf3 e5 12.Be3 Nc7 13.Qd2 Ne6
14.Bh6 Qf6 15.h4 Bxh6 16.Qxh6 Qg7 17.Qxg7+ Kxg7 18.Ng5 Nxg5 19.hxg5 f6 20.gxf6+ Rxf6 21.f3 g5 22.Kf2 Raf8 23.Ke3 Rh6 24.Rh1 Rff6 25.Rxh6 Rxh6 26.Rh1 Rxh1 27.Bxh1 Kf6 28.Bg2 h5 29.Bh3 h4 30.gxh4 gxh4
31.Bc8 b6 32.Bd7 Nb8 33.Bg4 Kg5 34.b4 cxb4 35.cxb4 Nc6 36.b5 Nd4 37.Bd7 Nc2+ 38.Kd2 Na3 39.Ke3 Nb1 40.Be6 Nc3 41.Bc4 h3 42.Kf2 Kf4 43.Be6 h2 44.Kg2 Nxb5 45.Kxh2 Kxf3 46.Kg1 Ke3 47.Bh3 Nc3 48.Kf1 Kxd3 49.Ke1 Nxa2 50.Kd1, White resigns.
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Russian Cup Final 2014 LIVE!
The 2014 Russian Cup for men is taking place on 17-24th November 2014 in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia. 16 players will participate in the event. The tempo of play will be 90 minutes for 40 moves plus 30 minutes for the rest of the game plus 30 seconds increment starting from move one. Official website
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WALTON Home Appliance Premier Division Chess League-2014
The WALTON Home Appliance Premier Division Chess League-2014 is taking place on 12-20th November 2014 at the Media Center of Bangladesh Olympic Association in Dhaka, Bangladesh. The highest team chess event in Bangladesh consists of 9 teams: Sreejan Chess Club, Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club, Sultana Kamal Smirity Pathagar, Bangladesh Navy Chess Team (Junior), Fire-Service & Civil Defense Sports [...]
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Another sad end to a Jones adventure in Remco Invitational 2014 – Press Release
Press Release by Peter Boel, Photos by Harry Gielen We will talk more about the tournament leaders tomorrow, I promise. There are three of them: Daniel Fridman, Dimitri Reinderman and Sipke Ernst. First we have to speak one more time about Gawain Jones, whose case is starting to become harrowing. Against Sipke Ernst he was [...]
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Shelby Lyman on Chess
Shelby Lyman on Chess: For Want of a Nail
Sunday, November 16, 2014
(Published in print: Sunday, November 16, 2014)
Chess is an extravagant embodiment of the simple idea that life is a continuous parade of moments with a beginning and end.
In life, win or lose, there is always a new game, if not a series of new games that it is our destiny to play.
As in chess, we may momentarily put the pieces back in the box, but before we are able to think about it, a new struggle begins: “the king is dead, long live the king.”
Starting afresh, there is a new set of evaluations to be made and a new set of decisions to follow.
Life, itself, proceeds inexorably with successes and failures or most usually a measure of both.
Chess and other sports can teach us to optimize our evaluation and decision-making process.
There are moments when we can rescue victory from the jaws of defeat. Other times, we try to maximize what is left after what may be a bitter loss.
World-class performers tell us that they learn the most from their defeats.
We can learn to stay within ourselves and calmly plan our next move even when things look bad.
Full article here: http://www.vnews.com/lifetimes/14308887-95/shelby-lyman-on-chess-for-want-of-a-nail
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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Interview with GM Evgeny Tomashevsky
Russian Grandmaster Evgeny Tomashevsky about Carlsen’s blunder and Anand’s loss in the 6th game of the World Chess Championship Match 2014 being played at Sochi. Produced by Vijay Kumar Carlsen – Anand game 6 blunder (Video)
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"Magnus Syndrome"
World Chess Championship 2014: Anand is Suffering from 'Magnus' Syndrome
By Naveen Ullal
November 16, 2014 07:17 GMT
Former Women's World Champion Susan Polgar believes Viswanathan Anand is suffering from "Magnus" syndrome after the Indian lost the second game to Magnus Carlsen in the ongoing 2014 World Chess Championship in Sochi.
The 44-year-old lost Game 6 on Saturday, which has seen him trail the World No 1 by a point. Polgar wants the five-time world champion to be more aggressive in the upcoming games in order keep his hopes of winning the title alive.
"Anand is uncomfortable with dry positions. He also has the 'Magnus' syndrome, which he managed to solve in some of the games," Polgar told IBTimes UK.
"He has to play more aggressively, play to his strength, and forget about the fact that he is playing Magnus. Play the position, not the opponent."
Anand lost his World Championship title to the Norwegian last year in Chennai, where the Indianchess Grandmaster failed to win a single match. However, this year, he has managed to win his first World Chess Champions game against Carlsen.
Polgar believes the challenger has to keep the positions dynamic in order to push for a win.
"Anand played more aggressively in game 3, 4, and 5. He did well in those games. If he wants to have a chance against Magnus, he must keep the positions dynamic. If Magnus can steer the gametoward dry positions, the big edge will go to him," she added.
When asked about Anand's strength, Polgar said: "He is well prepared in the opening and he has a big edge with experience."
Full article here: http://www.ibtimes.co.uk
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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MONEY-fax.com Book Review: Rich as a King
MONEY-fax.com Book Review: Rich as a King
by A.K. Klemm, for MONEY-fax.com
Twice a month, MONEY-fax.com chooses a book about an aspect of personal finance that impacts your bottom line or your future, and reviews it for our readers. This time, we’ve read and reviewed Rich as a King by Grandmaster Susan Polgar and Douglas Goldstein, CFP.
A lot of people invest in stocks. A lot of people play chess. But not many people do either one well. Financial advisor Douglas Goldstein combines forces with Grandmaster chess player Susan Polgar in a cleverly fun book about investing in Rich as a King. Utilizing tactics and strategy developed in Polgar’s years of training for chess tournaments, Goldstein has taken those principles at their core and is showing the public how to use the same skill set to your financial advantage.
So wholly committed to the idea that chess playing techniques and work ethics can apply to every aspect of your life, first and foremost financial, the authors and publisher are donating 10% of their income from book sales to the Susan Polgar Foundation. This foundation’s specific mission is to “promote chess, with all its education, social, and competitive benefits, throughout the United States, for young people of all ages…”
Complete with action points highlighted by a spunky Knight piece holding a notepad, chessboard diagrams from actual games Polgar played, as well as all the stepping stones to developing a sound budget, saving ethic, and stock purchasing plan, Goldstein and Polgar have created a unique but practical way to redefine your financial thinking.
Tips like “Keep your eye on the goal of gaining the initiative and keeping it,” are easily applied to both chess and the stock market. The authors will tell you how the idea is useful in chess and explain the importance of the concept, then show you how to continue utilizing this skill when you are dealing with your money. The connections are smooth and effortless, and reading tidbits from Polgar’s chess career and upbringing makes the read enjoyable. Polgar’s experience with goal setting is incredible and my favorite anecdote from her was in regards to her homeschooling and how she learned to focus.
“What tempted you to read this book? Maybe the snazzy cover and intriguing chess/ money metaphor grabbed your attention. But ultimately, you wanted to learn the skill needed to reach your goals.” And this authoring duo teaches well. Within the pages of the book there are also icons to signal where you can find many free online tools and videos. The reading experience as a whole is visually appealing and highly interactive.
Full review here: http://money-fax.com/money-fax-com-book-review-rich-as-a-king
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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Interview with super GM Tomashevsky about the blunders in Carlsen - Anand game 6
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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Sharjah – Capital of Islamic Culture 2014 LIVE!
The UAE Chess Federation & Sharjah Chess and Cultural Club, on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and FIDE organize the 2014 Sharjah – Capital of Islamic Culture Individual Chess Tournament on 14-24th November 2014 in Sharjah, UAE. The event is a 9-round Swiss tournament with 4.000 $. Top seed is Azerbaijani GM Eltaj [...]
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Endgame tactic
Jones – Ernst
White to move. How should white proceed?
Source: Chessdom
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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The Bishop and Open Diagonals
The Bishop and Open Diagonals: In order to obtain its full working force, a Bishop must be provided with open diagonals; here its long-range power can be put to good effect. The following game shows how the opening of an attacking diagonal can lead to an immediate decision.
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Happy New Year
Happy New Year, best wishes for everyone
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Groningen Chess Festival
The 51st Groningen Chess Festival was held from 21st to 30th December at
the Sport Centre Rijksuniversiteit & Hanzehogeschool in Groningen,
Netherlands.
The highlight of the festival was the exhibition
match between Anatoly Karpov and Jan Timman. The 12th World Champion won
the match by 2,5-1,5.
University of Groningen Chess Challenge
was a match between former European Champion GM Jan
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Chess Festival Città di Roseto degli Abruzzi
The 5th International Chess Festival "Città di Roseto degli Abruzzi" will take place on 3-6th January 2014 in Roseto, Italy.
The Festival is organized by the A.D. L'Arrocco Chess Club, Italian Chess Federation and Comitato Regionale Abruzzese.
There will be three events: Open A (for players rated over 1800), Open B (U1850) and Open C (U1600).
Official website
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Smith Morra Mayhem!
Quick update...I will probably have a few over the next month.
I
have been playing a lot of blitz lately (2-5 games a day, with 3 0 time
controls). I have ignored opening theory (in fact I have purposefully
been playing objectively unsound, reckless openings), tactical training, and slow
games for the last few years. Other bits of life have become my highest
priority.
While I have found
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The Spinning World
There is a lot going on in my life right now and I’m having trouble picking what to share with you,
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Review - The Dark Horse (2014)
Director: James Napier Robertson Starring: Cliff Curtis, James Rolleston, Wayne Hapi, Kirk Torrance
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