GM Kosteniuk turns 25 today. ... Read More

President of Bolivia Chess Federation praised the high level of chess players in Cuba CAMAGÜEY, Cuba, April 20 (Cuban News Agency) - Bolivia's Chess Federation president Alfonso Ferrufino Hurtado, praised the high level of chess players in Cuba, and noted he hopes the island contributes to the development of this sport ... Read More

We have talked briefly about the "draw" skill.  It is certainly one of those skills that most GM/IM/SM possess. The next skill we will talk about is the skill of "tactics."  This is an easy skill to talk about since it is the one that gets most male chess players interested ... Read More

Every chess player whether they are beginner or master can do at least one thing in the game of chess. The stronger you get the more things or skills you develop. Beginners learn how to move the pawns first. The next two pieces are probably the King and Queen. ... Read More

FISCHER MEMORIAL PRIZE, JACKPOT BONUS ADDED TO PRIZES FOR 2009 U.S. CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP BEING HELD IN ST. LOUIS ST. LOUIS, February 19, 2009 -- A $64,000 bonus in memory of late chess champion Bobby Fischer and a jackpot bonus for a "clear" first-place winner have been added to the prizes ... Read More