After all the rumors, hearsay, and everyone thinking about what they know or don't know, it's just been confirmed: Garry Kasparov and Hikaru Nakamura are working together! An article in this month's New In Chess magazine has the details beh...
One of the most prestigious chess tournaments in history looks set to reopen its doors in 2012. The Linares Chess Tournament, which wasn't held last year for the first time since 1987 due to finances and economic issues, will return next year. ...
Welcome to the final day of the 2-day coverage of the Chess.com GM Challenge, taking place at the Shelby School in Arizona. In yesterday’s report, I promised that today’s games would be more exciting and electric, and for once, I was right. ...
After a full day of chess for our favorite Chess.com IMs Danny Rensch and David Pruess, day one of the Chess.com GM Challenge goes to the GMs, but not without a fight. Taking place over the weekend at the Shelby School ...
Chess Gets Physical: IM Dean Ippolito’s Simul World Record Attempt written by Donna (RookedOnChess) and Mark (ChessMarkstheSpot) On April 9, 2011, the energy of expectation and enthusiasm permeated the comfortable and airy cafeteria ...
In chess, the history of the Simultaneous Exhibition (“Simul”) is a rich one. As with all World Records, many have sought to break the Simul record, setting a new and higher level with each attempt. To mention a few: · In 1922, the...
