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The world of chess notation is really confusing. It is not easy remembering when scorekeeping is required and when it is optional—yes, there are… Read More »
The vast majority of the top chess players in the world started playing the game at an extremely young age. Sam Shankland completely broke this...
You come late for your G/90,d5 contest. After finding your assigned playing spot you notice that there is no equipment and no opponent anywhere in...
With a few days to spare before the tournament series, I started my Indian journey coming into the southern coastal city of Kochi in the state of...
WIM Dr. Alexey Root WIM Alexey Root is one of ten women pre-registered for the Texas Women’s Chess Championship (June 23-34). The event, open to… Read More »
You sit down to your assigned game with your new clock--the one that you just purchased at the tournament bookstore. You are not sure how to set it...
Photo Cathy Rogers From the 1950s until the 1970s, World Championship matches attracted little worldwide interest because the contest always involved…
David Peng, Photo IM Eric Rosen FM David Peng won clear first at the 2018 National High School Championship with an undefeated score of 6 ½ - ½. The…
The round is about to start. After a quickly noting your board assignment you rush over to your spot in the playing room. Your opponent, the captain…
University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UT-RGV) Villanova and Michigan’s Monday night tip-off for the NCAA national round ball championship generated…