Posts categorized "Problems & puzzles"
This week's workout highlights the games of 2021 U.S. Women's Champion Carissa Yip. Enjoy a number of her dazzling combinations, including several… Read More »
This week's Wednesday Workout honors eight-time U.S. Women's Champion Irina Krush, who begins her quest to defend her American Cup title later this...
For International Women's Day, we would like to honor the 17 women from Vera Menchik to Ju Wenjun who have held the title of Women's World Champion...
This week's Wednesday Workout comes from the 1000 GMs' Bay Area Challengers tournaments held February 17-20 and 24-26 in Milpitas, California. This...
Is classical chess dead? It’s no secret that this question makes me grimace. But it’s not because I am a “purist” who will balk at rapid chess.… Read More »
GM Alexandra Kosteniuk won the Munich leg of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix, and is now in prime position to qualify for the next FIDE Candidates...
Editor’s note: WGM Tatev Abrahamyan is the newest addition to the roster of Chess Life columnists, and this month, we’re pleased to bring her… Read More »
In 2019 I won the u1800 prize at the U.S. Open, pushing my rating to a near-personal high — my actual high was achieved at the 2018 Open — and was...
Last month's 1000 GM Norm Invitational in St. Louis was a smashing success for the charity-focused organizers. FM Alice Lee dominated the IM section…
January is the first opportunity to get a head start on your New Year’s chess resolutions by entering a tournament. This Martin Luther King Jr. Day...