Chris, (Child’s name) and I were playing this game and couldn’t figure out why Spielmann won the game (Jose Raul Capablanca vs Rudolf Spielmann 1928) , since it’s not forced mate. Thank you. Best regards, (Parent) Answer: Good question! Capablanca is one of my heroes but Spielmann is possibly the most overlookedContinueContinue reading “Reader Submitted Question on Spielmann – Capablanca (1928)”
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Kasparov’s Scotch too Strong for So
Garry Kasparov triumphantly returned to top level chess by crushing Wesley So in round one of the Ultimate Blitz Challenge today in Saint Louis. In vintage form, Kasparov played his beloved Scotch in a remarkable victory against the new generation of elite chess players. [Event “Ultimate Blitz Challenge”] [Site “Saint Louis (USA)”] [Date “2016.4.28”] [RoundContinueContinue reading “Kasparov’s Scotch too Strong for So”
Puzzle Worthy Position 17
Easy one tonight! White to move and win.
Puzzle Worthy Position 16
Black can blow-up white’s position with the correct combination.
Puzzle Worthy Position 15
If it wasn’t for the black king’s d7 escape square, white could obviously mate in just one move. Even with that small annoyance, white can mate in 5.
Puzzle Worthy Position 14
This position is a little tricky. It’s white to move and remember to analyze all of your checks, captures and threats.
Puzzle Worthy Position 13
“The best feeling is to win by knockout.” – Nonito Donaire Can you spot the knockout for white in this position?
Puzzle Worthy Position 12
Do you see a nice combination for white?
Puzzle Worthy Position 11
Puzzle Worthy Position 10
Can you find the winning combination for white? For bonus points prove that white has a mate in 7 moves.
Puzzle Worthy Position 9
Piece of Cake!
Puzzle Worthy Position 8
Puzzle Worthy Position 7
Puzzle Worthy Position 6
Puzzle Worthy Position 5
White to play and checkmate in 5 moves.
Puzzle Worthy Position 4
What is black’s best move?
Puzzle Worthy Position 3
Today’s puzzle isn’t too hard. What is white’s best move and why did my opponent resign after it was played?
Spassky vs Fischer Chess Puzzle from Allan Beardsworth
Part of my chess education: 1…Ba4! and if 2 Qa4, Qe4 is a double attack on e1 and g2: 0-1… Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1Y3olkF
Multi-Site Chess Tournament Comes to Fremont
Dear Chess Players, This Saturday (4/9) there will be a very special chess tournament at the Achiever Institute in Fremont. This tournament will simultaneously connect participants in Chess Centers across the country. Participants will compete online and onsite in this innovative new format at Brooklyn, Long Island, and Silicon Valley. You can RegisterContinueContinue reading “Multi-Site Chess Tournament Comes to Fremont”
Puzzle Worthy Position 2
