Use the red arrows to scroll through the game.  Leave a comment - predict a winner. Twitter Profiles rutgerblom vs. chesscoach ###pgn### 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 d6 4. 0-0 Nf6 5. Nc3 e6 6. d3 Be7 7. Bf4 a6 8. a3 d5 9. exd5 exd5 10. Ba2 0-0 11. d4 c4 12. ... Read More

I have been told by some of the viewers that they miss seeing photos in the posts. So here are some older ones that will appear in the gallery and on some syndicated websites. ... Read More

We have selected our first chess coach for review and promotion on the site. NM Rene Phillips. Mr. Phillips hails from New Orleans but is currently residing in Atlanta, Georgia. Mr. Phillips teaches chess to students of all age groups. Mr. Phillips also does game analysis in video ... Read More

The Chicago Open has come and gone. This year the chess tournament was held in Wheeling Illinois, approximately an hour outside of Chicago. The facility was nice and well lit. There was a modest amount of participation. Copyright Frank Johnson/Shootfilm.net Copyright Frank Johnson/Shootfilm.net Copyright Frank Johnson/Shootfilm.net ... Read More

Orrin Hudson's interest in chess was sparked by a high school teacher who noticed him running with the wrong crowd in his hometown of Birmingham, Alabama. Hudson eventually staightened out so much he wound up becoming a state trooper. After six years on the force, he was drawn by the ... Read More