I teach in some unique places and have had some extremely interesting students during my career. My students come from all walks of life, including students who live outside of the law. I acquired a new student a few weeks ago, a Chinese teenager, whose first words to me were “my father says I can … Continue reading "Gangsters and Chess"

I teach in some unique places and have had some extremely interesting students during my career. My students come from all walks of life, including students who live outside of the law. I acquired a new student a few weeks ago, a Chinese teenager, whose first words to me were “my father says I can … Continue reading "Gangsters and Chess"

The Superfinals of 71st Russian men’s championship and 68th Russian women’s championship will take place from 24th August till 6th September 2018 in Satka, Chelyabinsk Oblast. The following players are eligible to take part in the tournaments: Men: Dmitry Andreikin, Vladimir Fedoseev, Nikita Vitiugov, Dmitry Jakovenko, Evgeny Tomashevsky, Ian Nepomniachtchi, Ernesto Inarkiev, Mikhail...

Αν ενδιαφέρεστε για σκακιστικό λογισμικό, δηλαδή υπολογιστικά προγράμματα που θα βρίσκονται στον υπολογιστή σας και λύνουν σκακιστικά προβλήματα ή θα σας παρουσιάζουν βάσεις δεδομένων με σκακιστικές συνθέσεις, τότε...

After the inclusion of its former president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov in the sanctions list of the US Treasury, the banking problems of FIDE seem to never end. According to our sources, this week one more European financial institution, LHV Bank with branches in London and Tallinn, refused to open an account for FIDE although it is [...]

Multiple Olympic champion’s innovative educational chess programs Chess Palace and Chess Playground are set to be introduced into Chinese schools to help the younger generation prepare for the challenges of our future. In the 21st century, chess is more than just a sport but an opportunity, at least according to Olympic chess champion Judit Polgár [...]

Οι δύο νικητές του Ανοιχτού Διεθνούς Πρωταθλήματος Αιγαίου 2018. Δεξιά ο Γιάννης Νικολαϊδης πρώτος στη γενική κατάταξη και αριστερά ο Βασίλης Σαράντος, Πρωταθλητής Αιγαίου 2018.Κορυφώθηκε το ενδιαφέρον στον τελευταίο...

In general two connected pawns on the 6th rank win against a rook but there are some exceptions: 1. If your king is in front of the opponent’s two passed pawns you can win. 2. If you can capture any pawn with check you win the game. 3. If you can capture one pawn in … Continue reading "Rook vs. Two Connected Passed Pawns on the 6th"

In general two connected pawns on the 6th rank win against a rook but there are some exceptions: 1. If your king is in front of the opponent’s two passed pawns you can win. 2. If you can capture any pawn with check you win the game. 3. If you can capture one pawn in … Continue reading "Rook vs. Two Connected Passed Pawns on the 6th"

Magnus Carlsen is leading in Biel with 2 points after the second round. Follow the games live here. Ivan Saric and 9 other players are leading with 4 points in Xtracon Open after 4 rounds. Follow the games live here. Steinberg, Zakhartsov and Zwardon are leading with 4 points after 4 rounds in Czech Open. [...]

The Condigne Dutch Open is a 9-round Swiss open tournament taking place from 24 July – 2 August 2018 in Dieren, Netherlands. The first prize is €3,000. Players receive 90 minutes for 40 moves, then 30 minutes for the rest of the game plus 30 seconds per move starting from move 1. Live game with [...]

“A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer” Bruce Lee A quick reminder about how to do it: Have a look at the position for 1 minute (watch the clock) Think about the choices in front of you and pick the one you feel … Continue reading "“What Say You?” The 1 Minute Challenge (15)"

“A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer” Bruce Lee A quick reminder about how to do it: Have a look at the position for 1 minute (watch the clock) Think about the choices in front of you and pick the one you feel … Continue reading "“What Say You?” The 1 Minute Challenge (15)"

The 2018 British Chess Championship Major Open is an 9-round Swiss tournament taking place at Hull City Hall, Hull, England from 28 July to 5 August. The top 10 players in the Major Open will qualify for the 106th British Chess Championships in 2019. The time control is 90 minutes for 40 moves then 30 [...]

The Sueca Open is an 8-round Swiss tournament taking place from 23-29 July 2018 in Sueca, Spain. Players receive 90 minutes for the entire game, plus a 30-second increment starting from move one. Live game with analysis will be provided daily with the best chess software competing in the Top Chess Engine Championship – Komodo, [...]