Books
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I can trace nearly every peak rating I’ve ever had to the time I spent studying a specific book. A good chess book holds an entire world of… Read More »
An intriguing and important photo exhibition, "Into the Human Light: Uganda," is currently on display in the Tournament Room and in the entrance… Read More »
At last year’s U.S. Open, I had an eye-opening conversation about studying the opening with two friends. Between the three of us, we represented an… Read More »
What stuck with me the most was the incredible energy that Tal brought to the chessboard. He saw opportunities for activity and the initiative in… Read More »
My first reaction to Fischer: Move by Move by Cyrus Lakdawala, was one of anticipation. Fischer is one of my favorite players to study. His games… Read More »
Ever wonder what a grandmaster considers during a chess game? Vanessa West reviews "Lessons with a Grandmaster III", by GM Boris Gulko and Dr. Joel… Read More »
As a chess teacher myself, I've often wondered: When should you start teaching endgame concepts to beginning students?