The Calchess Super States(Calchess Scholastic State Championships) is occurring this weekend at the Santa Clara Convention Center. For most, it will be an occasion for games to be won, rivalries to be rekindled and large trophies to be distributed. For myself, weekends like these are all about celebrating chess and teaching hundreds of young brightContinueContinue reading “Calchess Super States 2015”
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Fremont Summer Chess Camp 2015
Plan Ahead for the 2016 SPFNO
More Details to be announced soon!
Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys: Results and Thank You
Dear Chess Parents and Coaches,Thank you for signing your children up for the 2015 Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys. Organizing a tournament of this magnitude is a challenge and was a phenomenal success because of the players, coaches and parents who chose to devote their weekend to scholastic chess. Our entire tournament staff isContinueContinue reading “Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys: Results and Thank You”
Chess Simul With Grandmaster Susan PolgarÂ
Here is your friendly reminder that the simul with Susan Polgar is scheduled for 6:00pm on Friday, February 27th. This event will be held at the Bay Area Chess Center located at 1639 A South Main St in Milpitas, California. There is no charge for attending and 5 additional seats in the simul will be raffledContinueContinue reading “Chess Simul With Grandmaster Susan Polgar “
Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys: FAQ
There’s a tangible buzz in the air all around Silicon Valley because the Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys is on the horizon. Facebook walls and Twitter news feeds have begun to highlight the coming event and of course the hundreds of talented youngsters who will be competing. Even my five minuteContinueContinue reading “Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys: FAQ”
Only Two Weeks Until the Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys
Valentine’s Day Chess Puzzle
The Seventh Rank Achieved
In Spanish, a Rook in chess is called a “Torre” and every Russian schoolboy knows a rook on the seventh rank is particularly deadly!
Preparing for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys: Part 3
or Why You should be Using Coach Jay’s Chess Academy to train your child With only twenty days left before the Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys, do you ever wonder what you can do to prepare for the event with your child. If you download Coach Jay’s Chess Academy you literally canContinueContinue reading “Preparing for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys: Part 3”
Preparing for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s Nationwide Open for Girls and Boys: Part 2
As your child gets more excited about playing in the Susan Polgar Foundation’s Nationwide Open for Girls and Boys you are likely wondering what you, as a parent, can do during the next forty days to maximize your child’s chances of playing well. Perhaps the most important aspect of preparing for a major chess championshipContinueContinue reading “Preparing for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s Nationwide Open for Girls and Boys: Part 2”
Preparing for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s Nationwide Open for Girls and Boys: Part 1
Parents frequently ask, “What should I do with (insert child’s name) to get him/her ready for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s National Open for Girls and Boys?” Since this question often comes from a rookie chess parent, I like to suggest for the parent inquiring to prepare for the event with their child. One of myContinueContinue reading “Preparing for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s Nationwide Open for Girls and Boys: Part 1”
List of Pre-Registered Players for the SPFNO
The list of pre-registered players for the Susan Polgar Foundation’s Nationwide Open for Girls and Boys is now available at http://www.ChessAndMusic.com
Carlsen vs Anand World Chess Championship 2014: Game 11 Analysis
Timing is critical whether you are playing in a poker tournament at your kitchen table or in the World Chess Championship match. Often times, chess players wait until they are too far behind to play ambitiously enough to win the game. Â In game 11 of the 2014 FIDE World Chess Championship Match, Viswanathan Anand decidedContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand World Chess Championship 2014: Game 11 Analysis”
Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 10 Analysis
The tenth game of the 2014 FIDE World Championship Match between two of most talented chess players ever was a study in adaptation. Anand opened, as I expected he would, with “1.d4” and Magnus Carlsen chose to play the Grunfeld Defense. A brilliant strategist, Viswanathan Anand knew that he could not play against the GrunfeldContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 10 Analysis”
Carlsen vs. Anand World Chess Championship 2014: Game 9 Analysis
Game 9 of the 2014 FIDE World Chess Championship was completed before most of my chess pals in the U.S. had even woken up. After a mere 20 moves, Anand and Carlsen played to a draw by threefold repetition(the same position occurring three times in a game.) For Anand, an easy draw with the blackContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs. Anand World Chess Championship 2014: Game 9 Analysis”
Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 8 Analysis
After an epic battle of 122 moves in round 7, both contestants returned to the chess board in round 8 looking a little worse for the wear. Carlsen, in a World Championship first, even fell asleep in his chair during the early going of the game. Being a point down in the match, Anand returnedContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 8 Analysis”
Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 7 Analysis
The best chess education available comes from attempting to grasp the work of the greatest masters. In game 7 of the 2014 FIDE World Chess Championship Match between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand, students of the game are treated to a battle between the great master of maneuvering and the great master of the fortress.ContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 7 Analysis”
Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 6 Analysis
Chess is sometimes a cruel game. I was reminded of this in game 6 of the 2014 FIDE World Chess Championship Match between Magnus Carlsen and Viswanthan Anand. Early on, Anand dug himself into a hole by choosing passive play and dubious plans. There was a glimmer of hope when Magnus Carlsen tossed him aContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 6 Analysis”
Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 5 Analysis
With both players even after four games and Magnus Carlsen due to get the white pieces in rounds 6 and 7, it was important for Viswanathan Anand to make good use of being white in round 5. Vishy once again began with “1. d4” but this time, a more prepared Carlsen, demonstrated his incredible knowledgeContinueContinue reading “Carlsen vs Anand 2014 World Chess Championship: Game 5 Analysis”