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Why do we play chess?
When I was younger, it was clear: to win.
I wanted to win my… Read More »
Congratulations to GM Hou Yifan, who won the World Women's Chess Championship with 6/9. See if you can solve some tactical highlights from the event… Read More »
GM Gata Kamsky, Photo Alexandre Feyrin
Last weekend, Gata Kamsky became the only American in history to win the Cappelle la Grande Open,… Read More »
My first reaction to Fischer: Move by Move by Cyrus Lakdawala, was one of anticipation. Fischer is one of my favorite players to study. His games… Read More »
The Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival is known for being one of the strongest, most unique and most scenic open tournaments in the world.
With… Read More »
Photo Cathy Rogers
We all have certain tournaments where we consistently perform well: something about the environment puts us in a… Read More »
Wei Yi and Magnus Carlsen shake hands, Photo official website.
Tournament cross tables can be deceptive, giving the impression that each… Read More »
Although located nearly 5000 miles away in a small town in the Netherlands, the Tata Steel tournament has a valuable place in American chess.
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World Champion Magnus Carlsen, Photo David Llada
The final round of Qatar Masters started rather uneventfully: Vladimir… Read More »
World Champion Magnus Carlsen, Photo David Llada
Over the course of 2015, Magnus Carlsen has shown an incredible amount of tenacity:… Read More »