The 3rd Oliver Gonzalez Memorial will take place on 1-9th September at the “Daóiz y Velarde” Sport Pavilion in downtown Madrid, Spain. The tournament will have two groups – Open A and Open B, both being 9-round Swiss competitions. Winner of the 2011 Oliver Gonzalez Memorial was IM David Larino Oliver Gonzalez Somosa – Short [...]

Από την δραστήρια Σκακιστική Πολιτιστική Κίνηση Φυλής έλαβα την ακόλουθη ανακοίνωση που αφορά στην διεξαγωγή του 8ου ΑΤΟΜΙΚΟΥ ΝΕΑΝΙΚΟΥ ΠΡΩΤΑΘΛΗΜΑΤΟΣ ΣΚΑΚΙ ΔΥΤΙΚΗΣ ΑΤΤΙΚΗΣ.Ελπίζω κι εύχομαι να είναι μιά επιτυχημένη...

Magnus Carlsen is just a step away from dethroning Kasparov as the highest rated player ever in chess history. After today’s victory against Bologan, the young Norwegian has live rating of 2847 ELO, just four points away from Kasparov’s peak 2851 ELO. Kasparov’s rating peaked in July 1999 and January 2000 when he was 35-36 [...]

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Πλησιάζει στο τέλος το 21ο Διεθνές Όπεν της Καβάλας. Στο Α΄Ομιλο, που περιλαμβάνει τους πιο ισχυρούς σκακιστές, μετά τις συναντήσεις του 7ου γύρου στην πρώτη θέση βρίσκεται ο Ινδός γκρανμέτρ Γκούπτα με 6 βαθμούς. Από τους...

Gawain Jones remained in control at the British Championships in North Shields at the end of the first week. Jones leads fellow England internationals David Howell and Stephen Gordon by half a point, having conceded just one draw in six games. Jones defeated GM Matthew Turner in round six and has now played most of his main rivals, although David Howell awaits in round seven.

Gawain Jones remained in control at the British Championships in North Shields at the end of the first week. Jones leads fellow England internationals David Howell and Stephen Gordon by half a point, having conceded just one draw in six games. Jones defeated GM Matthew Turner in round six and has now played most of his main rivals, although David Howell awaits in round seven.

Μάιος 2012, υπάλληλοι ενός καταστήματος κεραμικών παίζουν σκάκι στο εμπορικό κέντρο του Ανόι, στο Βιετνάμ, φωτογραφία του Reuters.  Η χώρα της Ασίας γέμισε μερικές από τις πλέον μελανές σελίδες της ιστορίας του 20ού αιώνα και...

As it’s my 39th birthday today I thought I’d celebrate by showing one of my best games. Played when I was just 8 years old it shows the power of the Modern Defence bishop on g7.

The 5th Arad PAB Romania Open is currently ongoing in the Great Concert Hall of the Arad City Cultural Palace. The 9-round open Swiss tournament is valid for international titles and the FIDE elo List. The PAB Romania Open is organized by Sah Club Vados and tournament director is IO Alin Campeanu. The defending champion [...]

The 20th Annual Southern Open was held from July 27-29, 2012, at the Wyndham Orlando Resort, 8001 International Drive, Orlando, Florida. FM Carlos Mena took a clear 1st place in the Open Section after finishing with 4½/5. Mena collected $1990 for his weekend’s efforts. Mena won all games apart from a draw in round 2 [...]

Gawain Jones secured a key victory over fellow GM Stephen Gordon to move to 4/4 before being held to a draw by James Holland who is having a dream tournament and is just half a point behind Jones on 4/5. Holland succeeded in opening up the tournament a little bit as a large chasing pack formed on 4/5.

Gawain Jones secured a key victory over fellow GM Stephen Gordon to move to 4/4 before being held to a draw by James Holland who is having a dream tournament and is just half a point behind Jones on 4/5. Holland succeeded in opening up the tournament a little bit as a large chasing pack formed on 4/5.

(Πρώτη δημοσίευση 17 Απριλίου 2010): 100 χρόνια συμπληρώνονται σήμερα από τη γέννηση του Μιγκέλ Νάιντορφ. Πολωνικής καταγωγής, έπαιξε στη σκακιστική Ολυμπιάδα του Μονάχου, το 1936, με την ομάδα της Πολωνίας, η οποία κατέκτησε...

I’m not sure Danny is the next Rory Bremner based on the clip below, although he has picked on some mannerisms. I remember Ivan Sokolov doing a very good impression of me during Leon 1995, but it was definitely alcohol assisted. The Danny Gormally Show You can see the original post for The Danny Gormally [...]