I'm not sure if this game has been posted before. I searched the blogs but couldn't find it. However, even if it was, it's worth posting again. Fischer at 13 SHOOK THE WORLD! I can't take credit for the annotation. I found the art... Read more »
Paul Morphy went crazy because of playing too much blindfold chess! I don't believe it to be true, but chess can drive anybody nuts. Paul Morphy was a daring, attacking wildman. He was notorius for using unsound openings only to rule with his ... Read more »
Here's a quote from the Washington Post Monday, September 17, 2007; Page C10 "Chess is an art and should be played in a creative way," opined Czech President Vaclav Klaus during his visit to the Czech Coal Carlsbad tournament, played... Read more »
Sorry about the diagram in the last post. Erik couldn't get it to work either. Here's a resubmission: Game Location: New York, Ros-Mem Tournament. King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (E78). Even the great Fischer had trouble as a ... Read more »
Okay, I know just about everybody is going to say "chess is 99% tactics" right? Well, here's a good one for you! I have a chess friend that can solve every tactic in Fred Reinfeld's 1001 tactics book at an impressive pace. Just f... Read more »
Did you ever capture a piece for an even exchange only to realize that you set yourself up with a lost position. Here's an example of why it's important to visualize the position before you make your move. Young GM Magnus Carlsen actually ... Read more »
Here is what I believe to be one of the greatest endings ever in chess. I'll set the stage, Fischer is going into the endgame as white with two knights and six pawns against Spassky's two Bishops and four pawns. Spassky intentionally playe... Read more »
I play chess at many different sites and handles never cease to amaze me. Whatever you do, don't make fun of people's handles. I told one guy that I thought his was a little strange and I still get messages from his periodically. His handl... Read more »
I periodically like to use different openings but my opponent will play some off the wall move by the time we've reached book. How about setting up game rooms for particular openings where the opening moves are already made then two playes can... Read more »
I am sure that scientific research and thousands of years of study will support this in some convoluted fashion. I fully support the theory that anytime you try to make a connection with any physical activity that stimulates the brain you can also... Read more »
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