Posts categorized "Problems-&-puzzles"
Having directed tournaments for over 35 years, there is a tendency to believe I’ve seen just about everything that could occur at a tournament. Every… Read More »
As the U.S. Championships pass the midway point, test your own abilities with the critical moments and key tactics in the event so far.Read More »
Image: Chess.com As the PRO Chess League reaches its exciting conclusion this coming weekend (March 25-26), it's a perfect time to review some...Read… Read More »
"Blundering your queen immediately is bad, not blundering your queen is good." Amateur player Eliot Rosenstock gives some insight and wisdom into how… Read More »
For months, the chess world has awaited Magnus Carlsen's cameo on the Simpsons.Read More »
While I’m a fan of classical time controls for producing the highest level chess games, I have to admit watching rapid games can be more entertaining… Read More »
Judges praised Vanessa's fresh approach to improvement, accompanied by clear, in-depth examples from her tournament games.Read More »
This scholastic tournament draws many of the best players in the region. This year there were six masters, including 2 FIDE masters. Part of the...… Read More »
Judges praised Cristian's ability to blend his personal experiences on the road to victory with invaluable advice from a grandmaster to aspiring...… Read More »
Although becoming a national champion is a monumental achievement, there is much more to gain than the prizes. Less than 1% of the over 1500 players… Read More »