Ο παππούς Γιάννης Κουκουφίκης αντιμετωπίζει στον πρώτο γύρου του «Ίκαρου» τον εγγονό του Μιχάλη Μίχο. Ορισμένες φορές η κλήρωση έχει κέφια!Άρχισε στο Αθλητικό Κέντρο Αγίου Κηρύκου το Ανοιχτό Διεθνές Πρωτάθλημα...

One function of chess clubs, and, no doubt, of hobby clubs in general, is to provide a haven for those who have a semi-detached relationship with the real world. While most people connect with the world mostly through family and work, there are those, often seen as being eccentric, who make connections through their interests. … Continue reading "John Woolley (1945-2020)" The post John...

Everyone knows that you need to put a lot of time into the study of a subject in order to master that subject. No one is born a master of something. There’s no way around the process of mastery, you have to work really hard to achieve your goal! Of course, there are plenty of … Continue reading "Retention and Comprehension" The post Retention and Comprehension appeared first on The...

“A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer” Bruce Lee A quick reminder how it works: 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 it is … Continue reading "“What Say You?” The 1 Minute Challenge (39)" The post “What Say You?”...

“Από το Eurogroup στον Ίκαρο” Η ισχυρότερη σκακίστρια του διεθνούς τουρνουά «Ίκαρος 2020» θα είναι, όπως όλα δείχνουν, η WGM Ράιζνιτσε – Όζολα (2311) με πολυάριθμες διακρίσεις σε ανώτερο σκακιστικό επίπεδο πρωταθλητισμού...

Η παραλία Σεϋχέλλες, μια από τις πιο φημισμένες της Ικαρίας, περιμένει και φέτος να υποδεχθεί του σκακιστές κάθε ηλικίας!Για πρώτη φορά στα 43 χρόνια πορείας του ο «Ίκαρος» θα συμπεριλάβει στις αγωνιστικές του...

My sixth match of the season was the return match against Wimbledon, where I had white against another strong junior. We were on an even numbered board where the slower time limit takes precedence, and my young opponent unexpectedly chose this option, meaning that the game might not finish on the night, with a choice … Continue reading "2019-20 Season (6)" The post 2019-20 Season (6)...

Here in the United States, the Covid 19 Virus continues to keep us locked up in our homes, avoiding the general population (at least if you’re following the medical guidelines and not confusing constitutional law with science). This means that many people are going stir crazy, suffering from classic cabin fever. When the pandemic started, … Continue reading "Your Video Professor" The...

Από τη διεθνή διαιτήτρια Τάνια Καραλή: Αγαπητοί φίλοι, Κατά τη διάρκεια της καραντίνας βρήκα χρόνο και ενέργεια για να ολοκληρώσω μια δουλειά που είχα κατά νου από καιρό. Αποφάσισα να γράψω ένα εγχειρίδιο για το...

“A wise man can learn more from a foolish question than a fool can learn from a wise answer” Bruce Lee A quick reminder how it works: 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 it is … Continue reading "“What Say You?” The 1 Minute Challenge (38)" The post “What Say You?”...

Τρεις Έλληνες Πρωταθλητές θα συμμετάσχουν στον φετινό Ίκαρο! (από αριστερά: Βασίλης Κοτρωνιάς, Γιάννης Νικολαΐδης, Χρίστος Μπανίκας) Δύο εβδομάδες πριν από την έναρξη των αγώνων έχουν επιβεβαιώσει τη συμμετοχή τους...

My fifth game of the season involved a visit to Surbiton, who fielded a strong team against us. I was up against David Scott, an opponent I hadn’t played before, who was graded some way above me. I had White: here’s what happened. 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. g3 Perhaps not very sensible … Continue reading "2019-20 Season (5)" The post 2019-20 Season (5) appeared first on The Chess...