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Friday Chess Puzzle
Great puzzle although the hints threw me off. I will use it in my chess camp this coming week. http://www.FremontChess.com
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 186
Not very hard but a fairly useful pattern. Hopefully, after you look at it once, it remains in your bag of tactical tricks forever.
World’s Top Chess Trainer to Work with Bay Area Kids
The Torres Chess and Music Academy is proud to present Susan Polgar to the Bay Area Scholastic Chess Community Fremont, CA (PRWEB) June 27, 2014 The Torres Chess and Music Academy is inviting Northern California scholastic chess players to see firsthand why Susan Polgar was named the Top Chess Trainer in the World for 2014 byContinue reading "World’s Top Chess Trainer to Work with Bay Area Kids"
Chess Arsenal’s growing community
Chess Arsenal looks like a great opening training tool. I need to check it out and do a review soon.
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 185
A chess position that is "worth a thousand words."
My Answer on Quora to: “What is it like to meet Susan Polgar?”
(Link to Original Quora Answer) Meeting Susan Polgar would be an awesome experience for any chess enthusiast. Susan was the first woman to be awarded a non-gender biased grandmaster title from FIDE, the first World Chess Champion to win Chess' Triple Crown, has become a worldwide symbol of women's achievement in intellectual competition and wasContinue reading "My Answer on Quora to: “What is it like to meet Susan Polgar?”"
News About the Chess Scene in New Orleans
I came across nice article about the NOLA Chess Club and its efforts in Paul Morphy's hometown. Chess Club Brings Love of Game to Uptown New Orleans New Orleans is a city that often brings people together. Our music, cuisine and even our openness to a good conversation all act as binding forces among residentsContinue reading "News About the Chess Scene in New Orleans"
Bird Opening
A fun article on the Bird Opening with an enjoyable miniature.
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 184
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 183
Underwater chess Curacao
Reminds me of Anand-Gelfand. Perhaps not so much the game but rather the number of "fish" spectators.
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 182
Test your chess: Reitstein problem 181
22 Wins, 12 Draws, and 2 Losses
That's Magnus Carlsen's combined record at the 2014 World Rapid Chess Championship and World Blitz Chess Championship. Magnus is also the current number 1 rated chess player in the world and the current World Chess Champion. Magnus Carlsen is now a member of the most exclusive chess club of them all. That is to say thatContinue reading "22 Wins, 12 Draws, and 2 Losses"
Nakamura vs Carlsen – 2014 Zurich Blitz Chess
Because I believe it is a spectator sport, I highly encourage chess players to share videos of high level speed chess matches with the general public.
Open Source Chess Engine Reigns Supreme
The free and open source chess engine, Stockfish, is now ranked number 1 on the Computer Chess Ratings List. Stockfish is also the Grand Champion of season six's Thoresen Chess Engine Championship. Congratulations to the Stockfish Team and the open source movement.
GM Karsten Müller Breaks Down Endgames from Carlsen, Karjakin and Aronian
Today is the perfect day to learn from the chess games of Norway Chess 2014. GM Karsten Müller examines three key games of Karjakin, Carlsen, Aronian and Agdestein for your learning pleasure.
Fremont Summer Chess Camp is Popular Choice for Kids
Who wants to go to the Fremont Summer Chess Camp?