Finding Bobby Fischer (Part 12)
Friday December 31, 2004
The last day of 2004 finds Bobby Fischer still in detention in Japan. Will 2005 see the resolution of the saga which started in July? Since our previous followup
(17 December ... Read More
Vincenzio the Venetian
Monday December 27, 2004
'You ask me, madam, to tell you a story about Chess; I know one which nobody else knows. A true tale, but very shocking. It relates facts which happened -- ... Read More
Join the Discussion : Top-10 lists
Sunday December 26, 2004
Our Top-10 lists now offer baked-in feedback.
If you have something to say about
Top 10 Popular Chess Books (2004-2005),
then please see our forum thread
Feedback : Popular Chess Books
Ditto for
Top 10 Chess ... Read More
Elsewhere on the Web : Merry Christmas!
Saturday December 25, 2004
Merry Christmas from About Chess!
Our eCard from Yahoo! Greetings
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If you're at work, be careful! It plays music.
Have a Merry Chess Christmas
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What do Chuck Berry and The O'Jays have to do ... Read More
Online Resources for Chess Organizations
Monday December 20, 2004
Two of the questions that our correspondents ask frequently are 'How do I start a chess club?' -or- 'How do I organize a chess tournament?' If you know a good ... Read More
Join the Discussion : Professional players
Sunday December 19, 2004
In
Professional players, ChessMom says, 'My oldest son is talking about becoming a professional chess player. Can you offer any advice one way or the other?'
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What do you think?
Elsewhere on the Web : FIDE World Championship cancelled
Saturday December 18, 2004
FIDE World Championship cancelled.
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We don't know whether to laugh or to cry.
For what seems like the umpteenth time,
FIDE
announced that its title match between the FIDE World Champion (currently Rustam Kasimdzhanov ... Read More
Finding Bobby Fischer (Part 11)
Friday December 17, 2004
After five long months of detention in Japan and six weeks since our last report
(5 November 2004),
is the end of Bobby Fischer's ordeal near?
Reuters reported the following stories this ... Read More
Tools to Calculate Your Chess Rating
Monday December 13, 2004
Even if you hate math, you can calculate your chess rating. First see our Rating Calculator tool. Then see our series on Step By Step Rating Calculation. Do you know ... Read More
Join the Discussion : Who is your favorite chess writer?
Sunday December 12, 2004
Your Chess Guide would like to know, 'Who is your favorite chess writer?'
To nominate your personal choice, see our chess forum thread
Favorite chess writer.
Elsewhere on the Web : 2005 U.S. Chess Championship
Saturday December 11, 2004
Congratulations to Hikaru Nakamura, 16, from White Plains, NY, the 2005 U.S. Chess Champion, and to Rusudan Goletiani, 24, from Hartsdale, NY, the 2005 Women's Champion!
The 2005 U.S. Chess Championship, ... Read More
Chess Shopping Guide (2004-2005)
Monday December 6, 2004
Stuck for a holiday gift for your favorite chess player? You've come to the right place! We've assembled a list of resources for finding chess gifts. Spend a little time ... Read More
Join the Discussion : Tactics for a starting player
Sunday December 5, 2004
In
tactics,
chess4u asks for 'books specially made for tactics for a starting player'. The near unanimous answer is tactical puzzles!
Elsewhere on the Web : Russian and World Junior Championships
Saturday December 4, 2004
Wrapup on the Russian Championship and the World Junior Championship.
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Garry Kasparov won the 57th Russian Championship, 1.5 points ahead of runner-up Alexander Grischuk.
(For our previous report and links see ... Read More
Product News : Chess gifts++
Friday December 3, 2004
This is undoubtedly our last chance to mention new products before the year end holiday season.
Although we don't have a lot to introduce, these links are definitely worth following.
First, let's ... Read More