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Why do we play chess?
When I was younger, it was clear: to win.
I wanted to win my section. I wanted to defeat… 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.
GM Gata Kamsky, Photo Alexandre Feyrin
Last weekend, Gata Kamsky became the only American in history to win the Cappelle la Grande Open, going… 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.… Read More »
Photo Cathy Rogers
We all have certain tournaments where we consistently perform well: something about the environment puts us in a better mood,… Read More »
Wei Yi and Magnus Carlsen shake hands, Photo official website.
Tournament cross tables can be deceptive, giving the impression that each round… 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.
In… Read More »
World Champion Magnus Carlsen, Photo David Llada
The final round of Qatar Masters started rather uneventfully: Vladimir Kramnik, who needed… Read More »
World Champion Magnus Carlsen, Photo David Llada
Over the course of 2015, Magnus Carlsen has shown an incredible amount of tenacity: Over and over… Read More »