Chess-Coach.net visits Lutheran Church of Atonement for community day.  All types of activities were enjoyed by the community including chess, horses, visits from the fire department, police department and other community servants. These young ladies all expressed an interest in going further with their chess knowledge. ... Read More

When Ugly Goes Unpunished Young GM Ray Robson let fly with a very ugly opening (a Bad Blumenfeld) against veteran GM Gregory Kaidanov, quickly reached a lost game as a result of his choice, and then Gregory uncharacteristically let him escape.   I have noticed a theme:  when Slav ... Read More

by WIM energia If you are a class player and want to improve you need to have some feedback on your play. There should be someone who can look at your game from a different angle and pinpoint weaknesses you need to work at. Usually, this should be a qualified trainer ... Read More

I am now including Facebook/chess app links for those coaches who are on facebook.  This option can be used just to challenge a player or if you are looking for another platform to get chess lessons. Click here to Challenge Frank ... Read More

It was the best-kept secret of the year: Magnus Carlsen, at 18 already the fourth highest ranked player in the world, has won the legendary Garry Kasparov, arguably the greatest player in chess history, as his personal trainer. The goal is to make Magnus the world's number one in the course of the coming year. The Norwegian newspaper VG has broken the news.