Famous Chess Tournaments
Monday September 29, 2003
Introducing our register of historical tournaments, here are 207 great events. Starting with London 1851, we give the winners of each. Who were the most successful tournament winners of all ... Read More
Forum Thread of the Week
Sunday September 28, 2003
In snapshots, SARAHCOHEN asks for 'snapshots - in words - of chess as seen, not through the lens of the privileged and famous, but filtered through that of the average ... Read More
Seen on the Web
Saturday September 27, 2003
It's been exactly one year since your Chess Guide took over the helm at About Chess. If you're nostalgic about the site as it used to be, you can still ... Read More
Openings - Traps! (Part 3)
Monday September 22, 2003
Continuing the About Chess traps series, here are 28 more best-loved traps plus an index of all traps (parts 1-3) by opening.
Forum Thread of the Week
Sunday September 21, 2003
We have a new Forum poll : If chess is ever solved, the result will be... Cast your vote now if you're a Forum a member -or- see what the ... Read More
Seen on the Web : Game Over - Kasparov and the Machine
Saturday September 20, 2003
'For the international chess community, it was the stuff of Greek tragedy -- possibly even a blow against humanity. Garry Kasparov, arguably the greatest chess player the ancient game has ... Read More
How to Find Clubs and Events
Monday September 15, 2003
Looking for a club or a local tournament? Here are some quick links to the national federation pages which list clubs and events for the English-speaking countries. • This is ... Read More
Forum Thread of the Week
Sunday September 14, 2003
The second puzzle solving contest starts soon! See the Puzzle Contest rules and watch for the first puzzle in Let's Play Games. You'll need to be a Forum member to ... Read More
Seen on the Web
Saturday September 13, 2003
In the land of broken dreams, the chess World Championship unification takes a place of honor. A recent FIDE announcement cryptically stated, 'FIDE publishes the PRESS RELEASE in respect of ... Read More
British and Canadian Chess Champions
Monday September 8, 2003
Rounding out the ABCs of chess champions : America, Britain, and Canada. Watch for more lists of the champions of other English speaking countries.
Forum Thread of the Week
Sunday September 7, 2003
In the post-World War II structure for determining World Champions, FIDE set up a system of qualifying zones. Only three countries -- the Soviet Union, the United States, and Canada ... Read More
Seen on the Web
Saturday September 6, 2003
Interested in an online discussion group on a specific chess topic? Don't overlook the many chess-related discussion groups at Yahoo! Groups. • Click here for a list of all Yahoo ... Read More
Openings - Traps! (Part 2)
Monday September 1, 2003
Continuing the About Chess traps series, here are 21 more best-loved traps plus links to other pages dedicated to the art of the trap.