Obituary

[Paul Keres’] great skill in dealing with complications was developed largely through correspondence play. -Max Euwe, the 5th Classical World Chess… Read More »
"Modern correspondence chess isn't all about CPU power (although that obviously helps), but more about how you prepare each move and how you work… Read More »
Did you ever wonder what your opponent really means in his note to you scrawled on his postcard? Read More »
Max Zavanelli was born August 20, 1946 and died January 27, 2018.  In those seventy plus years, Max contributed a lot to correspondence chess,… Read More »
If you are a regular to the Marshall Chess Club in New York City, you will certainly come across his name on numerous wall charts or recognize his… Read More »
Grandmaster Anatoly Lein US Chess Hall of Famer, Grandmaster and US Open Champion Anatoly Lein died on March 1, 2018, in Cleveland, Ohio… Read More »
On Monday evening US Chess learned of the passing this past Friday, January 26, of former US Chess President Gary Hugh Sperling.  Former… Read More »
Thomas Babcock of St. Louis Park, Minnesota, is no stranger to winning first place in a John Collins event, having done so in 2008, 2009, and 2013. … Read More »
"The technique of good correspondence chess lies in playing good moves." -Graham MitchellRead More »
Grandmaster William Lombardy died in Martinez, California the morning of October 13, 2017, of a heart attack. He won the World Junior Championship in… Read More »
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