Submitted by on Thu Nov 12, 2009 7:26pm.
I was going to post this yesterday, but the site conveniently went offline for maintenance and I had to go to bed. Anyway, I hope you all had a happy Veterans Day.
I wanted to share with you guys a chess tradition my hometown has. Every Thursday ... Read more »
Submitted by on Sun Oct 25, 2009 5:10pm.
There hasn't been much to discuss around here lately. I have noticed a new box when you try to edit an article that says "Publish Date." Does anyone know what this feature does? And does anyone know what the "Main Image" thing when you submit a po... Read more »
Submitted by on Sat Oct 10, 2009 3:22pm.
I can't believe it's already time for another anniversary post. And yes, I have been on chess.com for a full two years now. This site has truly come a long way in a relatively short time.
I have to admit, there have been some disappointing moment... Read more »
Submitted by on Sun Sep 27, 2009 6:31pm.
I would like to thank everyone who commented on my last blog post regarding whether or not I should buy MCO, 15th edition. Despite some loud cries that it is not at all useful, I still will probably buy it anyway. But I am currently trying to see ... Read more »
Submitted by on Sat Sep 12, 2009 7:15pm.
I need some help from you guys here at chess.com. I'm currently thinking about purchasing Modern Chess Openings, 15th Edition. However, I recently read some reviews saying that it wasn't as great as it advertises itself to be. What do you guys thi... Read more »
Submitted by on Mon Sep 7, 2009 11:41am.
wow, I really haven't been posting much in the last few months...
just a little update with what's going on with me lately:
I'm still here- don't worry. In a month, I plan to celebrate two years (has it really been that long?) on this site. I've... Read more »
Submitted by on Thu Jun 18, 2009 10:35pm.
Since I can't really think of anything to post about here in China, I guess I'll discuss another tactical motif.
Today we shall examine the DOUBLE CHECK. Basically, it's when a piece discovers a check while also checking the king itself. This sit... Read more »
Submitted by on Sun Jun 14, 2009 1:19pm.
The 1966 World Championship Match was between Petrosian and Spassky. After 11 games, Petrosian was up two points and landed fantastic combination in the 12th-but alas, he could not finish it. This draw enabled Spassky to eventually level the score... Read more »
Submitted by on Mon Jun 8, 2009 4:26pm.
It's a historic day...I have just graduated from 8th grade! Looking back, I'm sure I've come a long way since i first started middle school.
Anyway, to celebrate the occasion, I found this wonderful little gem the other day and wanted to show it... Read more »
Submitted by on Tue Jun 2, 2009 4:18pm.
This game between Spassky and Kholmov is a highly interesting one. Early on, Spassky makes the suicidal-looking decision to sacrifice a whole rook for apparently nothing, and then trades down into an endgame. However, as it transpires, his passed ... Read more »