Fall Poster Roll-out

Published By Frank On Sunday, August 30th 2009. Under chess coach, chess photos    
Fall Poster Roll-out
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U.S. Chess Scoop #5

Published By Frank On Friday, August 28th 2009. Under News    
U.S. Chess Scoop #5
The U.S. Chess Scoop #5 from DIM mak films on Vimeo. ... Read More

Robson earns 2nd GM Norm!

Published By Frank On Wednesday, August 26th 2009. Under Chess Tournaments  Tags: , , , ,   
Robson earns 2nd GM Norm!
In the 23rd FIDE Invitational (click here for photos and analysis from earlier today) IM Ray Robson won consecutive games in rounds 7 and 8 against two of the top IMs in the country, Sam Shankland and Ben Finegold. Robson now stands as the sole leader with 6.5/8 and (Update, ... Read More

THE MOST VALUABLE SKILLS IN CHESS

Published By Frank On Tuesday, August 18th 2009. Under News  Tags: , ,   
THE MOST VALUABLE SKILLS IN CHESS
Assuming no knowledge of chess beyond the rules, Maurice Ashley guides you on an inspirational journey through the world of chess tactics. He brings the pieces to life by examining their fundamental characteristics, and shows how their powers can be put to use to win pieces or give checkmate - ... Read More

Zurich Jubilee 2009: Areshchenko and Avrukh victorious

Published By Frank On Tuesday, August 18th 2009. Under News  Tags: , , , , , ,   
Zurich Jubilee 2009: Areshchenko and Avrukh victorious
It was bear hugs in the final round: GMs Alexander Areshchenko Boris Avrukh had the black pieces but squeezed the life out of top contenders GMs Yuriy Kuzubov (30 moves in a Meran) and Alexander Morozevich (55 moves in a QGA) to take equal first at this strong event. We bring you more picture portraits by Georg Kradolfer of interesting players and faces in our final report.