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 CommentsYou should have to fight for every half-point
Published by February 4th, 2012 in Columbus Dispatch, Magnus Carlsen, Shelby Lyman and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsOn Chess: Carlsen is cool but not complacentSaturday February 4, 2012 9:00 AMTop chess players certainly aren’t clones.Magnus Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated grandmaster, is intense at the chessboard but seems to instinctively sidestep the storm…
The chess model
Published by February 2nd, 2012 in Magnus Carlsen, Model, Norway and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Create your own caption
Published by February 2nd, 2012 in Chess caption, Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsCan you create a clever caption?Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Tata 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…
Aronian wins Tata Steel, Carlsen-Radjabov-Caruana 2nd
Published by January 29th, 2012 in Fabiano Caruana, Levon Aronian, Magnus Carlsen, Radjabov, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsAronian wins 2012 Tata Steel A group by drawing Radjabov in the final round. Caruana defeated Gelfand to join Carlsen and Radjabov for 2nd place. He will also likely to break into the top 10.http://www.tatasteelchess.comChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 11
Published by January 27th, 2012 in Chess interview, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 11Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Chess analysis with Carlsen and Radjabov
Published by January 24th, 2012 in Magnus Carlsen, Radjabov, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012 – Analysis – Radjabov – Carlsen round 8Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Will Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900?
Published by January 22nd, 2012 in chess poll, Magnus Carlsen, Norway and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWill Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900 sometimes in the future?Yes!No!Who is Magnus Carlsen? Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen round 8
Published by January 22nd, 2012 in Chess Video, Magnus Carlsen, Radjabov, Susan Polgar Chess and Tata Steel Chess. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen round 8Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Superstar media coverage
Published by January 22nd, 2012 in Magnus Carlsen, Norway, Susan Polgar Chess and Tata Steel Chess. 0 CommentsNå er det tid for revansjeNettavisen – 3 days ago… etter seieren mot Levon Aronian mandag. Tirsdag diskuterte den kjente sjakkbloggeren Susan Polgar om Carlsen kan gå over 2900 – les bloggen hennes her.Magnus Carlsen fikk ikke revansjePublisert 18….
Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 7
Published by January 22nd, 2012 in Chess interview, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsInterview with Magnus CarlsenChess daily news from Susan Polgar
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…
Will Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900?
Published by January 19th, 2012 in chess poll, Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWill Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900 sometimes in the future?Yes!No!Who is Magnus Carlsen? Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Carlsen and Caruana round 4
Published by January 18th, 2012 in Fabiano Caruana, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Carlsen and Caruana round 4Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Will Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900?
Published by January 16th, 2012 in chess poll, Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWill Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900 sometimes in the future?Yes!No!Who is Magnus Carlsen? Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 3
Published by January 16th, 2012 in Chess interview, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 3Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Carlsen leads Tata after 3 rounds
Published by January 16th, 2012 in Holland, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsStandings after 3 rounds1.Carlsen, M. 2½2.Aronian, L. 2.0Caruana, F.Radjabov, T.5.Giri, A. 1½Ivanchuk, V.Kamsky, G.Topalov, V.Van Wely, L.10.Gashimov, V. 1.0Gelfand, B.Karjakin, S.Nakamura, H.Navara, D.Group B1.Harikrishna, P.32.L’Ami, E.2½3.Tiviako…
Tata Steel round 3 results
Published by January 16th, 2012 in Holland, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsRound 3 resultsGelfand, B. – Topalov, V.½-½Radjabov, T. – Navara, D.1-0Karjakin, S. – Giri, A.1-0Nakamura, H. – Caruana, F.½-½Carlsen, M. – Aronian, L.Kamsky, G. – Ivanchuk, V.½-½Van Wely, L. – Gashimov, V.½-½Official website: http://www.tatast…
Heavyweight face off: Carlsen vs Aronian
Published by January 16th, 2012 in Holland, Levon Aronian, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsRound 3 pairingsGroup AMonday the 16thGelfand, B. – Topalov, V.Radjabov, T. – Navara, D.Karjakin, S. – Giri, A.Nakamura, H. – Caruana, F.Carlsen, M. – Aronian, L.Kamsky, G. – Ivanchuk, V.Van Wely, L. – Gashimov, V.Group BBruzon, L. – Mo…
Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2012 – Update with NM Will Stewart
Published by January 16th, 2012 in Carlsen, Magnus Carlsen, OnlineChessLessons, Susan Polgar Chess and Tata Steel Chess. 0 CommentsTata Steel Chess Tournament 2012 – Round 1 Magnus Carlsen vs Vugar GashimovPosted on January 15, 2012 by William in All Articles w/ Videos, Strategy & Game Review, Tournament UpdatesCarlsen begins with the English Opening and Gashimov responds wi…
Carlsen, Aronian, and Giri lead group A after 1
Published by January 14th, 2012 in Anish Giri, Holland, Levon Aronian, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsGroup A1. Aronian, L.Carlsen, M.Giri, A. 1 point4. Caruana, F.Ivanchuk, V.Kamsky, G.Nakamura, H.Navara, D.Radjabov, T.Topalov, V.Van Wely, L. ½ point12. Gashimov, V.Gelfand, B.Karjakin, S. 0 pointhttp://www.tatasteelchess.comChess daily news from Susa…
Tata Steel: Carlsen Interview
Published by January 14th, 2012 in Chess interview, Chess Video, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tata Steel Chess and Wijk aan Zee. 0 CommentsChess 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…
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…
Fascinating candid interview with Magnus Carlsen
Published by December 22nd, 2011 in Chess interview, Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsMagnus Carlsen – not a child of the computer eracolin mcgourtyDecember 16, 2011 5:15 pmAfter the Tal Memorial in Moscow Magnus Carlsen gave a long interview which has only just been published. It was definitely worth the wait, as it provides a rema…
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…
Who is the best in 2011?
Published by December 13th, 2011 in Anand, Aronian, Best player, chess poll, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess and Vladimir Kramnik. 0 CommentsNow that 2011 will soon come to an end, who is clearly the best player this year?Who is the best player in 2011?CarlsenAnandAronianKramnikSomeone else Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
60 Minutes focus for Norway’s Carlsen
Published by December 12th, 2011 in Magnus Carlsen and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments60 Minutes focus for Norway’s Carlsen Published on Monday, 12th December, 2011 at 13:14US broadcaster CBS is following World number one chess player Magnus Carlsen as he competes in a tournament in London.Bob Simon, host of the CBS programme 60 Minut…
Kramnik needs to draw with white in final round to win LCC
Published by December 11th, 2011 in London Chess Classic, Magnus Carlsen, Susan Polgar Chess and Vladimir Kramnik. 0 CommentsWith white in the final round, I believe Kramnik only needs a draw to win the 2o11 London Chess Classic, even if Carlsen wins his final round. The reason for that it Kramnik won 2 games with Black. Even if Carlsen beats Short, that would be his only wi…
