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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 »
Days ago, Wesley So broke into the World Top 3 for the first time. Now, his undefeated streak has passed 50 games.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 »
This month, Wesley So won the London Classic, the overall Grand Chess Tour, and became one of the few people to cross the 2800 FIDE rating mark. In… Read More »
Catch the highlights and lessons so far from inside and outside the tournament hall.Read More »
At National Championships with such vast and diverse fields, it is very difficult to stay on a perfect score, even as a top seed in the early rounds… Read More »
Nationals. A rite of passage for every young American chessplayer. Rows of trophies that are often taller than the kids who win them line the stage.… Read More »
Photo: Austin Fuller
While my Sinquefield Cup preview from earlier this year describes the achievements and chances of many of the London… Read More »
Ju Wenjun won the final leg of the FIDE Women's Grand Prix, earning enough GP points to become the 2017 Women's World Championship Challenger. Read… Read More »