In my last blog, I was talking about why someone would quit chess, but what gives someone the incentive to win? What keeps you fighting when the going …
I have (like most of you I am sure) been watching the Women and Junior Championships
Why is it that chess tournaments and holidays go together like pencil and paper, like hot dogs and ball games, like snow and Utah??? Do chess orga…
Not exactly where I would have chosen to spend Easter weekend, but this tournament
After all groups have one player, it starts all over again at Group #1.
After all groups have one player, it starts all over again at Group #1.
After all groups have one player, it starts all over again at Group #1.
Buon giorno! Did you read last week’s article? If so, then you are ready for some super tricky positions! The question remains: is th…
The hard part in chess is figuring out when you have an ace.
It just seemed like yesterday when I was sharing with you about my adventures to the World Youth Chess Championship 2013 in the United Arab Emirates. I remem…
You do not have to travel 100 miles to a big tournament to qualify.
This article is about some games played in the Battle Of The Americans and my thoughts.
I have used this opening for years and I felt comfortable with it.
Day one of an eleven day tournament, I walk into the playing hall with a crowd of other kids. Everywhere around me there are kids with their parents or…
They have come from 87 different countries, some of which I have never even heard
Bruce Pandolfini is one of the world’s most beloved and recognized coaches, who recently won USCF’s Dan Heisman Award for Excellence in Chess. &nbs…
Hale: I have question, Idris. How come you resigned so quickly.
