Losing in round one must be viewed as the ultimate “Swiss gambit.” Baryshpolets certainly doesn’t recommend this approach!
January 2017
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When GM Julio Sadorra discovered that two childhood friends from the Philippines were registered to play in the Chesapeake Open, he decided to travel...
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"The principle attraction of correspondence chess is the freedom to play chess as and when it suits you." -Stan Steliga
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Wesley So's win today against prodigy super-GM Richard Rapport gives him an extraordinary 47 game undefeated streak.
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National holidays and chess tournaments go hand in hand. This weekend is no exception. Here are a few of the major events taking place.
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FLOWER MOUND, TX – Play chess and meet former U.S. women’s chess champion Alexey Root as she signs her latest book, Prepare With Chess Strategy, on...
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With the rise of the engines, we chess mortals suddenly have unfettered access to Grandmaster-level analysis at the push of a button.
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What is the single best thing you can do to improve your chess in this new year?
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Are you a fan of the U.S. Chess League? This year, it's expanding.
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By the halfway point of the tournament, all three GMs had suffered a loss!
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Atulya Shetty, SuperNationals V High School Champ Registration is now open for SuperNationals VI, set for Nashville, TN from May 11-14. The event...
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The reigning U.S. Champion has made the prestigious Forbes' 30 Under 30, an annual list showcasing "600 of the brightest young entrepreneurs...