IM David Pruess of chess.com announces a series of online Death-Matches. On 26 February, Greg Shahade and Arun Sharma of the USCL will face off while Shankland and Hess play on March 31.
Archive for the 'USCF Chess' Category
Sharma v. Shahade; Shankland v. Hess; Blitz v. Bullet!
Published by February 6th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - February and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsChess at the Rock of Gibraltar Reaches New Heights
Published by February 5th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - February and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsMacauley Peterson reports on the Gibraltar Chess Congress, the strongest Open tournament in the World where Hou Yifan had a breakthrough, while US Women’s Champ Anna Zatonskih finished strong.
Marshall Invitational Underway
Published by February 4th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - February and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe Marshall Chess Club is hosting a 10 player RR IM norm tournament from Feb. 3-13. Participants
include GMs Nick De Firmian Mikhail Kekelidze and norm-hunters
such as Aleksandr Ostrovskiy, Alec Getz and Matthew Herman.
Best of CLO ’11: #1- Choosing to Break 2200 by Matan Prilletensky
Published by February 2nd, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - February and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #1 article in Best of CLO 2011 is Choosing to Break 2200 by Matan Prilletensky. Judges praised Matan’s rigorous approach to becoming a chess master and his lucid descriptions of his thought process.
Jennifer on X Chess II and Hou Power
Published by February 2nd, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - February and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsJennifer Shahade unveils the second episode of the Xtreme Chess
Championships (aka X Chess), which features a double header Battle of
the Sexes . She also comments on Hou Yifan’s amazing performance in
Gibraltar.
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Best of CLO ’11 #2- US Chess School Comes to Los Angeles by Elizabeth Vicary
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - February and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #2 article in Best of CLO 2012 is The US Chess School Comes to Los Angeles by Elizabeth Vicary.
Elizabeth is a coach, chess expert and writer from Brooklyn, New York.
2012 All-America Chess Team Announced
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - February and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe United States Chess Federation (USCF) is
pleased to announce the 2012 All-America Team sponsored by Trophies
Plus. Team members were announced at the 2011 National K-12 held this
past November in Dallas, Texas.
Anna Zatonskih Gives Master Class in Gibraltar
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsUS Women’s Champion IM Anna Zatonskih gave a Master Class at the
Tradewise Gibraltar chess Festival. She showed one of her favorite wins
from Reykjavik 2004. Anna has 4.5/8 and is one of many American stars
playing Gibraltar this year.
Anna Zatonskih Gives Master Class in Gibraltar
Published by February 1st, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - February and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsUS Women’s Champion IM Anna Zatonskih gave a Master Class at the
Tradewise Gibraltar chess Festival. She showed one of her favorite wins
from Reykjavik 2004. Anna has 4.5/8 and is one of many American stars
playing Gibraltar this year.
Best of CLO #3- Kostya Kavutskiy on Breaking 2366
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #3 article in Best of CLO 2011 is Kostya Kavutksiy on Breaking 2366 by Kostya Kavutskiy. Judges praised Kostya’s insightful advice on overcoming a rating plateau.
Best of CLO 2011 #3- Kostya Kavutskiy on Breaking 2366
Published by January 31st, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #3 article in Best of CLO 2011 is Kostya Kavutksiy on Breaking 2366 by Kostya Kavutskiy. Judges praised Kostya’s insightful advice on overcoming a rating plateau.
Aronian Dominates in Wijk aan Zee
Published by January 30th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsGM Ian Rogers reports from Wijk aan Zee, where Tata Steel chess just concluded. His coverage includes interviews with American players Nakamura and Kamsky and annotations of Carlsen-Kamsky.
Aronian Wins Tata Steel; Nakamura and Kamsky Finish Solidly
Published by January 29th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsGM Levon Aronian won clear first at Tata Steel Chess with 9/13 while American contenders Hikaru Nakamura and Gata Kamsky both finished solidly, with 7.5 and 7, respectively. Full story coming soon from GM Ian Rogers.
Best of CLO 2011 #4: Tale of a Winter Rating Spike by Jennifer Shahade
Published by January 27th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #4 article in best of CLO 2011 is Tale of a Winter Rating Spike by CLO editor Jennifer Shahade with Matthew Herman.
Best of CLO 2011 #5- Shankland on the World Cup
Published by January 27th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #5 article in Best of CLO 2011 is Shankland on Making the Most of Luck by GM Sam Shankland. Shankland’s article talked about his fantastic first round upset at the 2011 World Cup, where he downed one of the top GMs in the World, GM Peter Leko.
Kamsky, Nakamura Face Off Friday in Tata Steel
Published by January 26th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe two highest rated US players, Hikaru Nakamura and Gata Kamsky, face off on Friday, January 27,2012 at Tata Steel chess. Nakamura has 5.5/10 while Kamsky has rebounded from a tough start and now has 5/10.
Best of CLO 2011: #6- Hilton on Chess Cosmpolitanism
Published by January 26th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #6 article in Best of CLO 2011 is Hilton on Chess Cosmopolitanism by Jonathan Hilton. Judges praised Hilton’s clear voice and inspiring perspective on travel and chess.
Best of CLO 2011 #7- Dreams and Local Heroes by Chad Schneider
Published by January 25th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #7 article in Best of CLO 2011 is Dreams and Local Heroes by Chad Schneider. Judges praised the honesty and tone of Schneider’s chronicle to organize a major FIDE rated tournament, the Rocky FIDE Open in Alburquerque, New Mexico.
Best of CLO 2011 #8- An Amateur Invades the World Team Champs
Published by January 25th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #8 article in Best of CLO 2011 is An Amateur Invades the World Amateur Team by the US Chess Scoop. The video featured an amateur chess player Jason Smiles, interviewing serious chess players at the US Amateur Team East.
Justin Sarkar on a Golden Win
Published by January 24th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsJustin Sarkar details his success at the Golden State Open, held over Martin Luther King Day weekend in Concord. Sarkar talks about his new coach, GM Kacheishvili and analyzes a win over IM Adam Hunt.
Life Master, Kevin ‘Kirby’ Burnett, Appears on Jeopardy!
Published by January 24th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe new Jeopardy! champion is Kevin Kirby Burnett is a Life Master of chess. Kirby finished the day with $27,600 and will compete again tonight, Tuesday January 24th. Check your local listings to follow along.
Best of CLO 2011 #9: Keep the Draw, Fix the Flaw by Tom Braunlich
Published by January 23rd, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #9 article in Best of CLO 2012 was Keep the Draw Fix the Flaw by Tom Braunlich. Judges praised the article’s thoroughness and pro-active stance toward tackling the high frequency of draws in top-level chess.
Best of CLO ’12 #10- Nakamura in Brazil by GM Ian Rogers
Published by January 20th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #10 article in Best of CLO 2011 is Nakamura in Brazil: From Fighting Anand to Miss USA by GM Ian Rogers.
Best of CLO 2011 #10- Nakamura in Brazil by GM Ian Rogers
Published by January 20th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe #10 article in Best of CLO 2011 is Nakamura in Brazil: From Fighting Anand to Miss USA by GM Ian Rogers.
Nakamura: Two Wins in a Row in Tata Steel
Published by January 20th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsGM Hikaru Nakamura has now notched two wins in a row at Tata Steel Chess, against David Navara and Boris Gelfand. Levon Aronian leads while US Champ Gata Kamsky stands with 2/6.
Endgame Contest: The Results are in!
Published by January 20th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe grand prize winner for our Endgame contest is Andrew Peng, who wins a paperback copy of Endgame and a DVD of Bobby Fischer Against the World. The most popular favorite game was D. Byrne- Fischer ’56.
The US Chess Scoop on the Liberty Bell Open [VIDEO]
Published by January 19th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsVictor Shen was the clear victor at the 2012 Liberty Bell Open, held over Martin Luther King Day weekend in Philadelphia. The Columbia University freshman scored 6/7 and earned over $2200.
Best of CLO 2011: Meet the Judges and Runners-Up
Published by January 18th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe Best of CLO 2011 competition is a look back at some timeless
articles from last year, that you may have missed during the rapid pace
of online news. This year’s judges include GM Alejandro Ramirez, Michael f-pawn Aigner and international chess …
Nakamura and Kamsky looking for a WaZ win
Published by January 18th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe top two US chessplayers, Hikaru Nakamura and reigning US Champ Gata Kamsky are both on 1.5/4 in Tata Steel Chess in Wijk aan Zee. Macauley Peterson reports on their progress so far.
Win a Copy of Endgame: Bobby Fischer’s Rise and Fall
Published by January 17th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsUSCF members now have a chance to win one of five copies of the highly acclaimed book by Dr. Frank Brady, Endgame: Bobby Fischer’s Rise and Fall including one grand prize package that also includes Bobby Fischer Against the World. Just email your favor…
Results are in at Golden State & Liberty Bell
Published by January 16th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsResults are in at two major events held over Martin Luther King Day weekend, the Liberty Bell Open in Philadelphia and the Golden State Open in San Francisco, California. IM Justin Sarkar won Golden State while Columbia University freshman Victor Shen …
GM Perelshteyn on Rediscovering Live Speed Chess
Published by January 16th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsGM Eugene Perelshteyn writes about rediscovering live speed chess at the Fairfield County Chess Club in Norwalk, Connecticut and shares games with GMs Rogers and Kekelidze.
Hilton on Immigrant Life in Belgium, Part I
Published by January 13th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsJonathan Hilton continues his work on Chess Cosmopolitanism. This time he writes about how chess helped him connect to immigrant life in Belgium, where he studied abroad.
Tata Steel Pairings Up; Field Includes Kamsky, Nakamura
Published by January 12th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe Tata Steel Chess tournament begins tomorrow in Wijk aan Zee. GM Hikaru Nakamura will defend his title while reigning US Chess Champ Gata Kamsky will also fight in the elite 12-player field.
Shankland Wins Northern California International
Published by January 9th, 2012 in Chess Life Online 2012 - January and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsGM Sam Shankland won the 2012 Northern California International with 7/9 while Faik Aleskerov earned his final IM norm. Kostya Kavutskiy gives us the full story.
