Posts categorized "News"

Solve this holiday candle problem from GM Pal Benko before the light goes out! Black to move and...Read More »
In this article we'll look at a famous problem that inspired me. The problem is connected to the history of Bonaparte Napoleon (1769-1821). I thought… Read More »
Chess Life is pleased to announce that we are offering a Summer Camp Advertising Section in our March 2016 issue. This special section will be bound… Read More »
Hikaru Nakamura, who defeated GM Vishy Anand in round four of the London Chess Classic, celebrates his birthday on the rest day. Photo Ray Morris-… Read More »
Justus Williams, Photo Tim Hanks Results are in at the K-12 Grade Nationals. Big winners included Justus Williams in the 12th grade section, who tied… Read More »
Max Lu, who recently became the youngest US Chess master ever. It's difficult to defend the position of top seed. Everything to lose, and little to… Read More »
Chess is a game that is full of maxims. We all know the ones about developing our pieces and getting our kings to safety. One which rings just as… Read More »
GM Irina Krush The Grade Nationals are back at the Coronado Springs Disney Resort in Orlando, Florida. This is my first time at this venue, but it's… Read More »
Two other “A’s” were prominent in this year's American Open, as GM Varuzhan Akobian and IM Dionisio Aldama emerged on top with 6½ points of 8 in the… Read More »
The K-12 Grade Nationals in Orlando kicked off with record breaking attendance, with 1725 players pre-registered for the Main Event, the highest… Read More »