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 »
Posts categorized "Problems & puzzles"
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...
During the thrilling conclusion of the Tata Steel tournament, all eyes were on the decisive games in the Masters section. But some of the most...
This week, all of our puzzles come from the recently concluded 2023 New York Winter Norm Invitationals tournaments. Five players earned IM norms...
The 2023 Pan-American Intercollegiate Championship took place in Seattle from January 5-8. Look no further for some energetic and sharp college chess…
On Wednesdays, we solve tactics. And, on some Wednesdays, we solve six tactics from a single memorable blitz game. GM Magnus Carlsen's toughest...