First Maharashtra Open for Children
India is becoming a powerhouse in every aspect of chess. After the series of open tournaments that the country has been hosting, we take a look at how India is training its young players. Niklesh Jain...
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The twelve rook and pawns of Christmas: Solutions (part two)
Today it ends. The second and final part of the solutions to the twelve rook and pawns of Christmas.SEVENTHWhite to moveAs Roger pointed out, this is Unzicker-Lundin from the 1954 Olympiad and it's a...
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Double Swiss Success for Wojtaszek
He was victorious at the Zurich Christmas Open, and he also won the very next open tournament in Basel, Switzerland: Radek Wojtaszek. The Polish grandmaster scored an even more impressive 6.5/7 and...
View ArticleGurgaon International Chess Tournament – Round 8
With two round remaining the 2nd edition of Gurgaon International Grandmasters Chess Tournament heading for a close finish as at the end of eighth round matches seven players including top seed...
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Photos from Marshall GM Norm Qualifier
These photos were taken by me on Sunday, during the Marshall GM Norm Qualifier tournament.National master Oscar Maldonado drew against senior master Matthew Herman.International master Akshat Chandra...
View ArticleFIDE International Organizers Seminar in Madrid, Spain
A FIDE Seminar for International Organizers was held on 27-30th December in Madrid, Spain. This seminar was organized by Capablanca Chess Academy with the support of the Madrid Chess Association and...
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The Week in Chess (TWIC) Reaches 1000th Issue
Last night, on Monday, January 6th, 2014 the online chess service The Week in Chess (TWIC) reached an amazing milestone: originator, founder, editor and publisher Mark Crowther posted the 1000th issue....
View ArticleNew: The Extreme Caro-Kann
We just received from our printers: The Extreme Caro-Kann. The Caro-Kann, once considered mainly ‘solid’ and ‘drawish’, has become a highly important and popular reply to 1.e4. That is why GM Alexey...
View ArticleVladimir Petkov victorious in Gabicce Mare
The 2nd Winter Sea Deluxe Open was held on 2-6th January at the Hotel Michelacci in Gabicce Mare, Italy, next to the Adriatic Sea. The tournament was organized by the Fano Chess Club and Dario Pedini....
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Big turn out in Thane for chess tourney
230 chess players gather in Thane to rule 64 squaresB B NayakTNN | Jan 6, 2014, 06.14 AM IST THANE: After almost a decade, the city played host to an all India chess tournament of shorter and faster...
View ArticleJon Ludvig Hammer Winner of Rilton Cup
The Stockholm Chess Federation organized the 43rd Rilton Cup from 27th December 2013 to 5th January 2014. The tournament was played in three groups: Rilton Cup, Rilton Elo and Rilton Open (the Open was...
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Inner city kids aiming to capture some hardware
Minor Threats Chess Club Hopes To Attend Competition Through FundraiserPosted: Jan 06, 2014 7:08 PM CST West Philadelphia - The Eagles won't be bringing a Super Bowl trophy home to Philadelphia this...
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Not so easy tactic
White to move. How should white proceed?2r1k3/3p1r2/p1bRp1Q1/5pB1/1p2q3/8/PPP4P/1K1R4 w - - 0 1Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
View ArticleEpic Battle
Well, it seems to happen to me once in every tournament: a marathon battle of nerves that ends up being the last game in the round to finish. So last night it was no surprise when I played a 93-move...
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Snow day chess tactic
White to move. How should white proceed?Source: ChessToday.netChess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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More snow day chess tactic
White to move. How should white proceed?Source: ChessToday.netChess Daily News from Susan Polgar
View ArticleMy 11th Game of the 2013/14 Season - A Draw with 1.b3
Today I played on board 5 for my club's first team and faced a 133 ECF opponent who I have actually played before but I couldn't remember what I played last time so just played 1.b3 as that's what I'm...
View ArticleExciting Online Team Match Video Blog Part 8
The match with Army of Brotherhood stands with them ahead of my video lessons group 17.5 to 9.5. THere are 3 wins by my group not yet included in the videos, will add tomorrow. A couple intersting...
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