Obituary

Susan Kantor, a Friendly Face at Chess Control, has Died

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Former US Chess President Don Schultz Dead at 83

Don Schultz, a former US Chess President (1996-1999) and member of the FIDE Executive Board (1982-1990), died Monday, April 20, in New Jersey. He was… Read More »

Chess Publisher Bob Long Dead at 74

Long-time chess publisher and entrepreneur Bob Long is dead at 74. He was found murdered in his home after an apparent home invasion and robbery.… Read More »

Cover Stories with Chess Life: November Guest GM Joel Benjamin

The November 2019 edition of “Cover Stories with Chess Life” is now live! This monthly podcast, hosted by Senior Director of Strategic Communication… Read More »

Dale Brandreth (1931-2019)

Dr. Dale A. Brandreth, renowned publisher, editor, collector and author of chess books, passed away on September 9, 2019, in Hockessin, Delaware. He… Read More »

Shelby Lyman Dies at Age 82

A long-time nationally syndicated chess columnist and the face of the Fischer-Spassky match in America, Shelby Lyman died Sunday at age 82. … Read More »

The April Check is in the Mail

BEAUTIFUL BLINDFOLD CHESS SET Just look at the elegant… Read More »

The December Check is in the Mail: Miniature Time!

Preston Ladson of Philadelphia demonstrates why a difference of 300+ rating points can be decisive in correspondence chess. We also check out a… Read More »