Posts categorized "Annotated games"
The most shocking game of the third round was GM Fabiano Caruana’s 19-move win against GM Wei Yi. After willingly entering his opponent’s preparation…
After the dramatic opening day of the 2026 FIDE Candidates tournament, a respite was much needed. In one sense, this was attained — all eight games...
The most important tournament of the year began on Sunday in Cyprus as 16 of the world’s top chess players compete in the 2026 FIDE Candidates and...
FM Rose Atwell and IM Eric Chang Liu are National Champions! At the conclusion of the 2026 National High School (K-12) Championship, Atwell and Liu...
And then there were two. After five rounds of play in Chicago for the 2026 National High School (K-12) Championship, only two players remain with...
To anybody complaining about the lack of upsets in this year’s March Madness, I suggest they follow the 2026 National High School (K-12) Chess...
The 2026 FIDE Candidates and Women’s Candidates tournaments begin on Sunday, March 29 in Paphos, Cyprus. Eight players compete in each event, with… Read More »
March Madness always comes down to the final seconds, whether we’re talking about college basketball or college chess. This year’s President’s Cup… Read More »
The fifth edition of the American Cup featured ten days of spectacular, fighting chess from 16 of America’s top chessplayers, hosted by the Saint...
The 2026 Saint Louis Masters took place February 25 through March 1 at the Saint Louis Chess Club. A preamble to the American Cup (which begins...