Dear Mr. Torres, On behalf of the FIDE President Mr. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, please, find attached the certificate for the title of Arena International Master. Best Regards, Michalis Kaloumenos Chariman of FIDE Online Commission
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#HappyNewYear from the Torres Chess and Music Academy
2015 was a banner year for scholastic chess in Northern California! One of the high points was undoubtedly the California premier of the Susan Polgar Foundation National Open for Girls and Boys. The feedback we received about the tournament was overwhelmingly positive with some very insightful suggestions as to what parents and coaches would likeContinueContinue reading “#HappyNewYear from the Torres Chess and Music Academy”
A crafty stalemate
From page 57 of Hendricks Move First, Think Later, Chapter 6 Pattern-like Knowledge. The following position is a good example of how we look for patterns in chess and fail to see solutions that do not fit into those. See if you can find the draw for white here, I know I certainly couldn’t…. Read the fullContinueContinue reading “A crafty stalemate”
Free #Chess Win?! It Must Be Christmas!
Just found out that my Latvian correspondence chess opponent accidentally stepped over his allotted time in a drawn position. Free win on Christmas!? I’ll take it!
Commendations
24 December 2015 Hi, Chris ! Congratulations on attaining the rating of Master in USCF Correspondence Chess. This is an excellent accomplishment and the attached certificate honors your success. . ContinueContinue reading “Commendations “
More Useful Junk
It’s nice to have friends who appreciate fun chess. Rick Kennedy recently featured one of my swashbuckling victories on his blog about the Jerome Gambit. Readers of this blog probably remember Chris Torres. He hosts the Chess Musings blog. He presented the Jerome gambit game Amateur – Blackburne, London as “The Most Violent Chess GameContinueContinue reading “More Useful Junk”
The 2016 Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys
The prestigious annual Susan Polgar Foundation National Open was created in 2006 in order to give more opportunities to young chess players in the United States. The 2016 SPFNO is an official qualifying event for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Invitational for Girls and the 2016 FIDE World Youth Chess Championship. Entrants will be brokenContinueContinue reading “The 2016 Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys”
#Chess #News: New Porsche 911 Ad Stars Magnus Carlsen
It’s Your Move: daily chess puzzle # 153
Finding that nothing ‘clicked’ after 1 Nf6+, my first thoughts were to exploit Black’s near zugzwang, improve the rooks, and then ‘do something’. But I couldn’t see what to do here either, until, back to ever reliable Examine All Biffs, I saw 1 Na5! and its point…. Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1NIg672
Kindred’s Special: 1945 Radio Match cont’d
I met the colorful and brilliant tactician Al Horowitz while making several trips to the Manhattan Chess Club located at the time at the Hudson Hotel quarters while in training at Fort Dix, New Jersey…. Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1MJitWq
Kindred’s Special: The Radio Team Match continued
Herman Steiner hailed from California and was a darling of the Hollywood crowd, often giving exhibitions and game play with a host of friends. The following game provides a nice setting for the type of dynamic skill he possessed…. Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1Nn7pPB
Kindred’s Special: The Radio Chess Match of 1945, A Historic Shift in World Chess Power
Hidden behind the communist wall of secrecy for many years, the Soviet development and interest as a propaganda tool found silence as the American chess superiority in various international team events saw the US squad notching one win after another…. Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1kBFCUb
The ‘quirks’ of chess: Tuesday nights at the Mechanics’ Institute
International Master Elliott Winslow (l to r), of Alameda, and Enkhjin Gomboluudev, 12, of El Sobrante, shake hands at the start of their game. International Master Elliott Winslow (l to r), of Alameda, and…… Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1kzw0tU
Invitation of the Month
Dear Chris, On behalf of ICCF-US you are invited to play on board 5 of this event please let me know by 11/15/15 your decision Tom Biedermann On Tue, Oct 13, 2015 at 7:07 AM, Valen <valentincosta@ajedrezaeac.com> wrote: Dear Chessfriend, The Spanish Association of Correspondence Chess (AEAC) is proud to Organise the “North Atlantic TeamContinueContinue reading “Invitation of the Month”
Grabinsky brings home top US score in chess meet
COQUILLE — Aaron Grabinsky finished the World Youth and Chess Championships in Porto Carras, Greece last week with the top score on the US team and a ranking of 26th out of 116 players in the under-18 division. Seven months ago, the 17-year-old Coquille High School senior, coached by Dr…. Read the full article viaContinueContinue reading “Grabinsky brings home top US score in chess meet”
California Remembers Emory Tate
Today I had the sad honor of hosting a memorial event for International Emory Tate. This West Coast tribute to Emory was attended by many of his best friends and students. It was an inspirational afternoon and everyone who attended left with a better understanding of the man we were fortunate to befriend. At theContinueContinue reading “California Remembers Emory Tate”
Grade Schoolers Take On Chicago Cops In Chess Tournament
(CBS) — It has been a humbling day for some Chicago Police Officers trying their hand at chess against a group of grade-school kids…. Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1OvQIak
Young players have an edge in chess: Viswanathan Anand IANS 11:06 PM IST Nov 06, 2015
Five-time world chess champion Viswanathan Anand on Friday said that he is still rectifying his mistakes but believes young talent has now got an edge in the sport. The 45-year-old lost to world No.1 Magnus Carlsen of Norway in 2013 and 2014 in the World Chess Championship…. Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1L2fnf5
Mark Hebden shows longevity by winning seventh British Rapidplay title
3415: White mates in two moves, against any defence (by Frederic Gamage). Trickier than it looks. Speed chess is popular and a large global internet audience watched Magnus Carlsen perform last month at the world rapid and blitz championships in Berlin…. Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1MpgECj
County Board committee approves amendment providing $20K for “Chess in the Parks” program
MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee County Board’s Finance, Personnel and Audit Committee has approved a budget amendment providing $20,000 for continuation of the highly successful “Chess in the Parks” program sponsored by Supervisor Martin Weddle…. Read the full article via http://ift.tt/1SdWawW