Tactics Time is featured in this week’s Sunday Chess Column by Stephen Dann, Worcester MA, Telegram & Gazette http://www.telegram.com/article/20130224/NEWS/102249740/ The puzzle is a really good one, which I really like. Answer at the bottom. This past week I was the … Continue reading
I traveled down to Rio Rancho New Mexico last weekend to play in the New Mexico Senior Memorial tournament with my buddy Paul Grimm. This was Paul’s first full weekend tournament in about 5 years. Rio Rancho is about 5 … Continue reading
Before I get into this really cool story take a look at this position, and see if you can find the best move for white. Answer is below. I get a lot of great comments from people who see … Continue reading
Last weekend I played in the USCF rated side event to the Colorado vs. New Mexico team challenge in Fountain, Colorado. The team event was a great idea where each state had a team of players, one from each class. … Continue reading
Rest in Peace to Dick Clark who passed away today. You will be missed. I have always been a fan of his, and remember watching his shows like $25,000 Pyramid, Bloopers and Practical Jokes, and spending many years “Rockin” in … Continue reading
Today I want to tell you a little story. A good way to understand the nature of competition in the world of chess is the story of the lion and the two chess players. The story goes that … Continue reading