Posts categorized "Problems-&-puzzles"
The nature of the Swiss system pretty much requires the higher rated players to play for a win, especially in the early rounds when the rating...Read… Read More »
Last week one of my favorite yearly events, the Spice Cup Open, concluded in Saint Louis, Missouri. With both Webster University and Saint Louis...… Read More »
Excitement is ramping up for National Chess Day on October 14, 2017. GM Pal Benko preps the celebrations with some mates in honor of our special day… Read More »
Magnus Carlsen captured clear 1st at the Chess.com Isle of Man Masters with 7.5 points out of 9 games. Surprisingly, this is Carlsen's first… Read More »
Four-time U.S. Women's Champion Anna Zatonskih is having a spectacular tournament at the Isle of Man Open - with a 2600+ performance rating and a...… Read More »
Round 3 has left the chess world in shock as many favorites and top 10 players have been knocked out, including Magnus Carlsen. Out of the five...… Read More »
Test your tactical skills with puzzles from the Chess.com Speed Chess Championship.Read More »
Molner (left) accepts the championship trophy from New Jersey Chess Federation President and new US Chess Board member Hal Sprechman (right), Photo… Read More »
Four players finished tied for first in the Indianapolis Open held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel at the Indianapolis Airport from August 27-29. GM...Read… Read More »
IM Andrey Gorovets won the Manhattan Open with a score of 4 ½ - 1/2, taking the $2000 first prize and $100 clear first bonus. His path to victory was… Read More »