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

Today, I played a young man at the Borders bookstore in Chicago's Hyde Park by the name of Sonam. Sonam is eight years old! (photos coming soon). This young man played me in a slow game of chess with a 45 minute time control. The long and short ... Read More