Beating The Scandinavian Defense – Beginner Chess OpeningsPosted on December 28, 2011 by William in Beginner’s Corner, Chess Openings, Strategy & Game ReviewThe Scandinavian Defense is a common beginner chess opening, allowing black to immediatel…
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Conquering the Scandianvian Defense!
Published by February 7th, 2012 in Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, Nakamura, OnlineChessLessons and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012 – Video Analises
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, Nakamura, OnlineChessLessons and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsAnish Giri vs Levon Aronian – Round 10Gelfand vs Nakamura – Round 6Carlsen vs GM Gashimov – Round 1New ArticlesJanuary 30, 2012 – Jim West On Chess: Publishing Decades of ExperienceJanuary 29, 2012 – Tata Steel 2012: Aronian Wins!January 28, 2012 – Fam…
Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Hikaru Nakamura and Sergey Karjakin round 8
Published by January 24th, 2012 in Chess interview, Hikaru Nakamura, Karjakin, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Hikaru Nakamura and Sergey Karjakin round 8Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Nakamura’s Chipmunk Chess
Published by January 23rd, 2012 in Hikaru Nakamura, Huffington Post, Kavalek and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChipmunk Chess Posted: 01/23/2012 10:52 amLubomir KavalekInternational Chess GrandmasterIt was not surprising to see the world’s top two rated players, Magnus Carlsen of Norway and Levon Aronian of Armenia, sharing a lead at the 74th Tata Steel Chess …
Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2012 – New Updates by William
Published by January 21st, 2012 in Boris Gelfand, Carlsen, Gelfand, Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, Nakamura, OnlineChessLessons and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012: Half-time ReportPosted on January 21, 2012 by William in All Articles w/ Videos, Strategy & Game Review, Tournament UpdatesThe Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2012 has certainly not disappointed, featuring the most exciting chess…
Tata Steel Chess Tournament – Magnus Carlsen vs. Gashimov
Published by January 21st, 2012 in Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, Nakamura, OnlineChessLessons and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsMassive $1,000 “Amateur Brilliancy Prize” Giveaway: Extended to February 1st!Posted on December 11, 2011 by William in Non-Chess relatedHello dear fans. I have some EXTREMELY exciting news. I am going to be doing a HUGE contest this month It’s be…
Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Hikaru Nakamura round 5
Published by January 20th, 2012 in Chess interview, Chess Video, Hikaru Nakamura, Susan Polgar Chess and Tata Steel Chess. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Hikaru Nakamura round 5Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Tata Steel Chess 2012 – Round 4 – Hikaru Nakamura
Published by January 18th, 2012 in Chess interview, Hikaru Nakamura, Holland, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012 – Round 4 – Hikaru NakamuraChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Carlsen to face Nakamura and Kamsky in final 2 rounds at Tata
Published by January 13th, 2012 in Gata Kamsky, Hikaru Nakamura, Holland, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsGroup A: Participants / Photos / Live games Group B: Participants / Photos / Live games Group C: Participants / Photos / Live games Update: drawing of lots and pairings for all groups is now done, see the photo album at this linkTata Steel 2012 Group A…
Carlsen to face Nakamura and Kamsky in final 2 rounds at Tata
Published by January 13th, 2012 in Gata Kamsky, Hikaru Nakamura, Holland, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsGroup A: Participants / Photos / Live games Group B: Participants / Photos / Live games Group C: Participants / Photos / Live games Update: drawing of lots and pairings for all groups is now done, see the photo album at this linkTata Steel 2012 Group A…
Quote of the day
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Chess quote, Hikaru Nakamura and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsNakamura on twitter:”Running out of gas…hoping I can summon something up for the last round and Wijk. Four tournaments in a row is just too much after all!”Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Quote of the day
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Chess quote, Hikaru Nakamura and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsNakamura on twitter:”Running out of gas…hoping I can summon something up for the last round and Wijk. Four tournaments in a row is just too much after all!”Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Nakamura loses, in 3-way tie for 1st
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Alexander Morozevich, Anish Giri, Hikaru Nakamura, Italy, Reggio Emilia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 9 results Nakamura, Hikaru – Giri, Anish 0-1 Caruana, Fabiano – Vitiugov, Nikita 1-0 Morozevich, Alexander – Ivanchuk, Vassily 1/2 Standings with one round to go (unofficial) 1-3. Nakamura, Hikaru g USA 2758 15 1-3. Moro…
Nakamura loses, in 3-way tie for 1st
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Alexander Morozevich, Anish Giri, Hikaru Nakamura, Italy, Reggio Emilia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 9 results Nakamura, Hikaru – Giri, Anish 0-1 Caruana, Fabiano – Vitiugov, Nikita 1-0 Morozevich, Alexander – Ivanchuk, Vassily 1/2 Standings with one round to go (unofficial) 1-3. Nakamura, Hikaru g USA 2758 15 1-3. Moro…
The French Defense – New Video!
Published by January 5th, 2012 in Carlsen, French Defense, Hikaru Nakamura, Magnus Carlsen, Nakamura, OnlineChessLessons and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsBeginner Chess Mistakes: Giving Up Too EarlyPosted on January 4, 2012 by William in Beginner’s Corner, General Chess ArticlesThis is a classic beginner chess mistake that really has to do with chess psychology more than actual playing ability. There ar…
All games decisive at Reggio Emilia, Morozevich within 1 pt of Nakamura
Published by January 4th, 2012 in Alexander Morozevich, Hikaru Nakamura, Italy, Reggio Emilia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 8 results Nakamura, Hikaru – Morozevich, Alexander 0-1 Ivanchuk, Vassily – Caruana, Fabiano 0-1 Giri, Anish – Vitiugov, Nikita 1-0 Standings after 8 rounds1. Nakamura, Hikaru g USA 2758 15 points2. Morozevich, Alexander g RUS 2762 14…
Nakamura draws Caruana, maintains 4 pt lead at Reggio Emilia
Published by January 3rd, 2012 in Hikaru Nakamura, Italy, Reggio Emilia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 7 results Caruana, Fabiano – Nakamura, Hikaru ½ Morozevich, Alexander – Giri, Anish ½ Vitiugov, Nikita – Ivanchuk, Vassily 1-0 Standings after 7 1. Nakamura, Hikaru g USA 2758 15 2. Morozevich, Alexander g RUS 2762 …
Nakamura draws Caruana, maintains 4 pt lead at Reggio Emilia
Published by January 3rd, 2012 in Hikaru Nakamura, Italy, Reggio Emilia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 7 results Caruana, Fabiano – Nakamura, Hikaru ½ Morozevich, Alexander – Giri, Anish ½ Vitiugov, Nikita – Ivanchuk, Vassily 1-0 Standings after 7 1. Nakamura, Hikaru g USA 2758 15 2. Morozevich, Alexander g RUS 2762 …
Nakamura wins again, leads Reggio Emilia by 4 points
Published by January 2nd, 2012 in Hikaru Nakamura, Italy, Reggio Emilia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 6 resultsGiri 1-0 IvanchukMorozevich 0-1 CaruanaNakamura 1-0 VitiugovStandings after 6 rounds1 Nakamura, H 14 points2 Morozevich, A 103 Ivanchuk, V 8 Giri, A 8 5 Caruana, F 7 6 Vitjugov, N 2Website: http://www.ippogrifoscacchi.it/tornei_capodann…
Hikaru and Sopiko lead Reggio Emilia at the half
Published by January 1st, 2012 in Hikaru Nakamura, Italy, Reggio Emilia, Sopiko Guramishvili and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsStandings at the half1.Nakamura, HikarugUSA2758112.Morozevich, AlexandergRUS2762103.Ivanchuk, VassilygUKR277584.Giri, AnishgNED271455.Caruana, FabianogITA272746.Vitiugov, NikitagRUS27292 Women’s Section1.Guramishvili, SopikowgGEO2374122.Sharevich, Anna…
Nakamura beats Ivanchuk, earns clear lead at the half
Published by December 31st, 2011 in Hikaru Nakamura, Reggio Emilia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 5 results Nakamura, Hikaru – Ivanchuk, Vassily 1-0 Morozevich, Alexander – Vitiugov, Nikita 1-0 Caruana, Fabiano – Giri, Anish 0-1 Standings after 5 rounds 1. Nakamura, Hikaru g USA 2758 11 2. Morozevich, Alexander g RUS …
Reggio Emilia video: Interviews with Nakamura
Published by December 31st, 2011 in Chess interview, Chess Video, Hikaru Nakamura, Susan Polgar Chess and YouTube. 0 CommentsInterview with NakamuraChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Ivanchuk and Nakamura lead Reggio Emilia after 4
Published by December 30th, 2011 in Hikaru Nakamura, Ivanchuk, Reggio Emilia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 4 resultsIvanchuk, Vassily – Morozevich, Alexander1-0Giri, Anish – Nakamura, Hikaru 0-1Vitiugov, Nikita – Caruana, Fabiano0-1Standings after 4 rounds1-2.Ivanchuk, VassilyUKR277581-2.Nakamura, HikaruUSA275883.Morozevich, AlexanderRUS276274.Caruan…
Special interview with Nakamura
Published by December 28th, 2011 in Chess interview, Hikaru Nakamura, Susan Polgar Chess and YouTube. 0 CommentsDario P. for www.scacchierando.net/dblogChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Special interview with Nakamura
Published by December 28th, 2011 in Chess interview, Hikaru Nakamura, Susan Polgar Chess and YouTube. 0 CommentsDario P. for www.scacchierando.net/dblogChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Morozevich, Nakamura scored early win at RE
Published by December 27th, 2011 in Alexander Morozevich, Hikaru Nakamura, Reggio Emilia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsStandings after 1 round (3 pts win – 1 pt draw)1.Morozevich, AlexandergRUS27623 pts2.Nakamura, HikarugUSA275833.Ivanchuk, VassilygUKR277514.Giri, AnishgNED271415.Vitiugov, NikitagRUS272906.Caruana, FabianogITA27270Official website: http://www.ippogrifo…
Nakamura: I am quite convinced there are other players who were better than (Kasparov) was
Published by December 20th, 2011 in Anand, Aronian, Hikaru Nakamura, Huffington Post, Kavalek, Kramnik, London Chess Classic, Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe Great London Chess Debate Posted: 12/20/11 12:02 PM ETby GM L. KavalekFour Tops Kramnik’s victory was inconspicuous, but very efficient. He finished undefeated, drawing with the superstars and smashing the four lowest rated players – all Englishm…
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…
How many of these games I can play in the KID before I die of a heart attack
Published by December 15th, 2011 in Hikaru Nakamura and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKing is more importantChess PieceBy Bobby AngThe King’s Indian Defense (KID for short) was popularized by the Ukrainians, notably David Bronstein, Isaak Boleslavsky and Yefim Geller in the 1940s and 1950s. It became very popular then. In fact, in o…
London Chess Classic 2011 – Kramnik Wins
Published by December 13th, 2011 in Anand, Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Kramnik, Mike Magnan, Nakamura, OnlineChessLessons, Susan Polgar Chess and Vladimir Kramnik. 0 CommentsThe Latest From Our Chess BlogLondon Chess Classic 2011 – FINAL REPORTPosted on December 13, 2011 by William in Tournament UpdatesThe 3rd London Chess Classic was a great event, using the Sophia rules to entice many of the world´s best chess players…
Kramnik wins LCC, Nakamura vaulted to 2nd
Published by December 12th, 2011 in Hikaru Nakamura, London Chess Classic, Susan Polgar Chess and Vladimir Kramnik. 0 CommentsFinal unofficial standings (based on my calculations)Name / Wins – Draws – Losses – Points1 Kramnik Vladimir 4 4 0 – 16 points2 Nakamura Hikaru 4 3 1 – 153 Carlsen Magnus 3 5 0 – 144 McShane Luke J 3 4 1 – 135 Anand Viswanathan 1 6 1 – 96 Aronian Levon…
Carlsen, McShane, Kramnik win, Nakamura to 4th on day off
Published by December 10th, 2011 in Hikaru Nakamura, London, London Chess Classic, Luke McShane, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess and Vladimir Kramnik. 0 CommentsRd7 results: Short 0-1 McShaneKramnik 1-0 HowellAronian ½-½ AnandCarlsen 1-0 AdamsNakamura (bye)Standings after 7 rounds1 McShane 3w 3d 0l 12 – 3 black wins 2 Kramnik 3w 3d 0l 12 – 1 black win 3 Carlsen 3w 3d 0l 12 – 0 black win 4 Nakamura 3 2 1 11 …
Interview with Nakamura from London
Published by December 9th, 2011 in Chess Video, Hikaru Nakamura, London Chess Classic and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Win or lose, take chances
Published by December 9th, 2011 in Anand, England, Hikaru Nakamura, London Chess Classic and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWin or lose, take chancesHari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Dec 9, 2011, 08.25AM ISTCHENNAI: The law of inertia seems to have worked against World Champion Viswanathan Anand. After 11 consecutive draws, the world champion thought he would break the deadlock w…
Nakamura leads London Chess Classic
Published by December 8th, 2011 in England, Hikaru Nakamura, London Chess Classic and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsStandings after 5 rounds (crosstable by TWIC) 1. Nakamura, Hikaru g USA 2758 * 0 ½ . 1 1 . . 1 10 2923 2. Carlsen, Magnus g NOR 2826 1 * ½ ½ ½ . . . 1 9 2881 3. Kramnik, Vladimir g RUS 2800 ½ ½ * . . . 1 1 . 8 2947 4. McShane, Luke g ENG 2671 …
