Congratulations to13 Year-Old Ray Robson on placing first at the 2008 Miami Chess Open. After nine scheduled rounds, Ray ended in a tie for first with GM Darmen Sadvakasov. Ray defeated Darmen in an Armageddon game to capture first place. Below is the final cross-table as well as a beautiful game to put his achievement in perspective. [Event "Miami Open 2008"] [DateContinue reading "Ray Robson Wins Miami Open"
Success during troubled economic times
Most of the Torres Chess and Music Academy's chess programs have started and it is clear that our organization is on pace for its best year to date. Interesting that this should be the case with the United States economy in a dire situation. I may complain about the 4-5 hours driving time but atContinue reading "Success during troubled economic times"
World Chess Championship?
Here are the new world chess rankings based on FIDE ratings. This makes the upcoming Kramnik vs. Anand match seem questionable in its ability to crown a new world champion. Then again, any match is better than another FIDE farse world championship tournament. 01 Topalov off 2790 02 Morozevich off 2787Continue reading "World Chess Championship?"
To Teach or not to Teach?
It happened again. I have received a very good offer to give chess lessons to another chess instructor who is not officially working for the Torres Chess and Music Academy. Teaching this individual would involve profiting personally but creating potential professional competition. I have yet to make my decision on whether to accept this opportunity. InContinue reading "To Teach or not to Teach?"
Kosteniuk become World Champion
On September 17, 2008, GM Alexandra Kosteniuk became the new Womens World Chess Champion by managing a draw against a very formidable fourteen year old opponent named Hou Yifan. The Women's World Championship took place from August 28th to September 18th in Nalchik, Russia. Below are all the games from the match. Enthusiasts can put them inContinue reading "Kosteniuk become World Champion"
Welcome to the Chess Musings Blog
My focus will be on covering chess events from around the globe, the California chess scene, correspondence chess and scholastic chess. I intend on adding plenty of instructive content and interesting games. I sincerely hope the readers of Chess Musings will enjoy my take on breaking chess news and chess politics. Happy Reading, Chris Torres