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Picky, picky
Published by January 14th, 2012 in Columbus Dispatch, Garry Kasparov, Shelby Lyman and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsPolitics or chess?
Published by December 17th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, politics and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDecember 16, 2011 10:02 pmWho’s king of the castle?By Charles CloverGarry Kasparov, a vocal critic of Vladimir Putin, admits that chess can be much simpler than politicsAt first, playing chess against Garry Kasparov is much like playing chess agains…
The Second Honeymoon is over
Published by December 16th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFirst, it was Carlsen. Now, it is officially with Nakamura. The Kasparov – Nakamura (not so secret collaboration) is officially over, according to Chess Base.Here is an excerpt:…marked the end of a short-lived collaboration with Kasparov, as became…
The only American-born player to finish ahead of Kasparov in a tournament
Published by December 4th, 2011 in Andy Soltis, Garry Kasparov, NY Post and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsMight-have-beenBy ANDY SOLTISLast Updated: 10:03 PM, December 3, 2011Posted: 6:55 PM, December 3, 2011 It takes enormous ability but also enormous desire to become world champion. Some people have one out of two — but not the one out of two that Jay…
The only American-born player to finish ahead of Kasparov in a tournament
Published by December 4th, 2011 in Andy Soltis, Garry Kasparov, NY Post and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsMight-have-beenBy ANDY SOLTISLast Updated: 10:03 PM, December 3, 2011Posted: 6:55 PM, December 3, 2011 It takes enormous ability but also enormous desire to become world champion. Some people have one out of two — but not the one out of two that Jay…
New Articles from OnlineChessLessons.NET – Queen Traps and More!
Published by November 30th, 2011 in Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, Gary Kasparov, Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, OnlineChessLessons and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsAnna Muzychuk vs Jessica Nill: 2006 European Individual Championship (Women)The Latest From Our Chess BlogBest Chess News WebsitesPosted on November 30, 2011 by William in General Chess ArticlesTechnology has changed so much about chess in the last two…
Create your own caption
Published by November 30th, 2011 in Chess caption, Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsPhoto by Ray Morris-HillCan you create a clever caption?Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Create your own caption
Published by November 27th, 2011 in Chess caption, Garry Kasparov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsCan you create a clever caption?Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Create your own caption
Published by November 20th, 2011 in Ben Finegold, Chess caption, Garry Kasparov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsCan you create a clever caption?Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
I never got the impression that Kasparov had a great deal of respect for Nakamura’s chess talent
Published by November 11th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsHere are some quotes from world’s #1 Magnus Carlsen in the Norwegian news page VG Nett about Nakamura being trained by Kasparov (published by Chessbase.com):Magnus Carlsen is quoted as saying:”I am surprised, especially since I never got the impression…
Statement from FIDE Vice President
Published by November 10th, 2011 in Ali Nihat Yazici, FIDE, Garry Kasparov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThursday, 10 November 2011 08:45FIDE & CIS are happy to cooperate with anyone for the good of chessDear FriendsI heard that Mr Herman Hamers, President of Zone 1.1, sent an email to all federations in the zone, in which he mentions that during th…
Statement from FIDE Vice President
Published by November 10th, 2011 in Ali Nihat Yazici, FIDE, Garry Kasparov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThursday, 10 November 2011 08:45FIDE & CIS are happy to cooperate with anyone for the good of chessDear FriendsI heard that Mr Herman Hamers, President of Zone 1.1, sent an email to all federations in the zone, in which he mentions that during th…
This day in time
Published by November 9th, 2011 in Anatoly Karpov, Garry Kasparov, Susan Polgar Chess and World Championship. 0 CommentsNovember 9On this day, November 9, 1985, Garry Kasparov, 22, of the Soviet Union becomes the youngest World Chess Champion by beating Anatoly Karpov, also of the Soviet Union.http://warminster.patch.comChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Kasparov Hopes Arab Spring Spreads to Russia
Published by November 5th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Russia, Susan Polgar Chess, World Politics and YouTube. 0 CommentsVIDEO: Chess Champ Garry Kasparov Hopes Arab Spring Spreads to RussiaRob Bluey and Brandon StewartNovember 5, 2011 at 10:00 amGarry Kasparov mastered the game of chess to become a world-famous champion. These days he’s facing a much tougher opponent:…
Guess who’ coaching Nakamura
Published by November 3rd, 2011 in Carlsen, Garry Kasparov, Gary Kasparov, Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, Nakamura, OnlineChessLessons and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsHikaru Nakamura represents the best hope American chess has had since Bobby Fischer nearly 40 years ago – and we all know how that ended. Nakamura has been on the radar since a very young age, and is now playing the best chess of his life. While many i…
Good idea or not?
Published by November 1st, 2011 in chess poll, Garry Kasparov, Hikaru Nakamura, Rex Sinquefield and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsI have known about Kasparov – Nakamura teaming up for a while now. But since it was not revealed publicly by either party before, it was not my place to talk about it. Personally speaking, I think it is great to have a patron like Mr. Rex Sinquefield h…
It’s Official: Kasparov trains Nakamura
Published by November 1st, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Hikaru Nakamura, Rex Sinquefield and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – November 1, 2011Nakamura training with Kasparov — the full story in New In Chess 2011/07Some knew, some thought they knew, and speculation was rampant during the Grand Slam Final in Sao Paulo and Bilbao.Yes, Garry Kasparov is w…
Kasparov’s simul
Published by October 14th, 2011 in Chess Simul, Garry Kasparov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWatch the Simultaneous Exhibition against Kasparov LIVE! starting 18:00 CETToday (14th October) at 18:00 CET Garry Kasparov will be demonstrating his chess skills at Bratislava’s Crowne Plaza hotel. Everybody can join the audience online and watch …
Kasparov 4.5 – 3.5 Short
Published by October 10th, 2011 in Blitz, Chess match, Garry Kasparov, Nigel Short and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound White Black Result PGN 1 Garry Kasparov – Nigel Short 1/2-1/2 pgn 2 Nigel Short – Garry Kasparov 1/2-1/2 pgn 3 Garry Kasparov – Nigel Short 1/2-1/2 pgn 4 Nigel Short – Garry Kasparov 0-1 pgn 5 Garry Kasparov – Nigel Short 1-0 pgn 6 Nigel Short -…
Create your own caption
Published by October 10th, 2011 in Chess caption, Garry Kasparov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsCan you create a clever caption?Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Kasparov vs Short
Published by October 9th, 2011 in Belgium, Garry Kasparov, Nigel Short and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsLIVE coverage here: http://www.exqisport.be/Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Judit Polgar vs. Garry Kasparov – 2002
Published by October 4th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Gary Kasparov, Judit Polgar, OnlineChessLessons, Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsOriginal Article on Judit Polgar vs. Garry Kasparov available on William’s site.Polgar opens with e4 and the Ruy Lopez, and Kasparov responds with the Berlinf Defense – a variation that he very rarely plays. Polgar plays actively and slowly builds he…
Kaspaov in Brazil
Published by September 25th, 2011 in Brazil, Garry Kasparov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe new man in chargeBy Tiago Santos – Rádio XadrezTranslated by Leandro Salles – Rádio XadrezGARRY KASPAROV IS DIFFERENT. However, it’s neither his physical appearance nor his way of walking into a wave of applause that is changed in the former worl…
New book sheds light on Magnus Carlsen’s link-up with Garry Kasparov
Published by September 24th, 2011 in chess book, Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsNew book sheds light on Magnus Carlsen’s link-up with Garry KasparovLeonard BardenFriday 23 September 2011 17.55 EDTA new Norwegian book sheds light on the mysterious episode two years ago when the all-time No1, Garry Kasparov, briefly became the coa…
Kasparov speaks in Turkey
Published by September 24th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Susan Polgar Chess and Turkey. 0 CommentsWorld-renowned chess master praises Turkey’s great potential 23 September 2011, FridayTODAY’S ZAMAN, İSTANBUL World-famous chess master Garry Kasparov, in his address at the SAP Forum 2011 in İstanbul, spoke about the great potential for techn…
The project “Chess in School” is a top priority
Published by September 21st, 2011 in chess in the schools, Danailov, Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsSilvio Danailov and Garry Kasparov presented ‘Chess in Schools’ in the European Parliament Wednesday, 21 September 2011 13:42On Tuesday, 20th of September 2011 the President of the European Chess Union Silvio Danailov and the chess legend Garry Kas…
The project “Chess in School” is a top priority
Published by September 21st, 2011 in chess in the schools, Danailov, Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsSilvio Danailov and Garry Kasparov presented ‘Chess in Schools’ in the European Parliament Wednesday, 21 September 2011 13:42On Tuesday, 20th of September 2011 the President of the European Chess Union Silvio Danailov and the chess legend Garry Kas…
Top players seek EU support for chess in school
Published by September 20th, 2011 in chess in the schools, Europe, Garry Kasparov, Judit Polgar and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsTop players seek EU support for chess in school(AP) – 1 hour ago BRUSSELS (AP) — Chess stars Garry Kasparov and Judit Polgar are seeking European Union support to promote the game in schools across the continent. Former world champion Kasparo…
Can you help Kasparov find the winning plan (part 2)?
Published by September 19th, 2011 in Chess tactic, Garry Kasparov, Puzzle Solving and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhite to move. How should white proceed?This 2-game exhibition was just played. Kasparov defeated Vachier-Lagrave 1.5 – 0.5 in a rapid match. However, he missed a winning plan as white here. Can you find it?Source: ChessToday.netChess daily news from…
Can you help Kasparov find the winning plan?
Published by September 18th, 2011 in Chess tactic, Garry Kasparov, Puzzle Solving, Susan Polgar Chess and Vachier-Lagrave. 0 CommentsBlack to move. How should black proceed?This 2-game exhibition was just played. Kasparov defeated Vachier-Lagrave 1.5 – 0.5 in a rapid match. However, he missed a winning plan as black here. Can you find it?Source: ChessToday.netChess daily news from S…
Garry Kasparov vs Magnus Carlsen – Reykjavik Rapid
Published by August 22nd, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Magnus Carlsen, Rapid chess, Reykjavik and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsAnalysis by JerryChess daily news from Susan Polgar
100th anniversary of Botvinnik’s birth
Published by August 17th, 2011 in Anatoly Karpov, Botvinnik, Garry Kasparov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsSoviet grandmaster 100th anniversary
Aug 17, 2011 14:33 Moscow Time
Today marks the 100th birth anniversary of Soviet and Russian International Grandmaster and three-time World Chess Champion Mikhail Botvinnik. Botvinnik became world champion in 19…
Karpov Vs Kasparov Rapid Match 2009: Valencia, Spain- Old Game Review
Published by August 2nd, 2011 in Anatoly Karpov, Garry Kasparov, Gary Kasparov, Karpov, Kasparov, OnlineChessLessons and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsOriginal article on Karpov vs. Kasparov available on William’s site with PGNKarpov opens with his normal d4 and Kasparov responds with the sharp Grunfeld Defense. Karpov attempts to avoid excess complications in the opening by fianchettoing his kingsid…
The Must Read Books For All Chess Players!
Published by July 18th, 2011 in Garry Kasparov, Gary Kasparov, Kasparov, Kramnik, OnlineChessLessons, Susan Polgar Chess and Vladimir Kramnik. 0 CommentsBy Chess Coach William StewartStudying and playing chess has led me to believe that a universal approach to the game consistently yields the best results. Teaching chess has reinforced that line of thought, as time and again I have been able to pinpoi…
