FIDE in Crisis?!
Is FIDE burning?
When Arkady Dvorkovich became the new FIDE president in October of last year, everyone (or almost everyone) felt confident for FIDE’s immediate … Read the rest “FIDE in Crisis?!”
Category: Opinion
Modern Perspectives on Chess & Education
Fool’s Gold?
Following up on Saturday’s blog article with the same title, I continue with three distinct perspectives on Chess and Education. All from the … Read the rest “Modern Perspectives on Chess & Education”
Friday Coffee, FIDE & Potpourri
Dark Coffee
How are you today? In preparing material for today’s ‘Coffee’ blog I reviewed some of the latest (boring) news, (boring) scientific studies and … Read the rest “Friday Coffee, FIDE & Potpourri”
Keene, FIDE, political shit & other sexy nonsense
Follow the Money
We all instinctively play the whore role when it is convenient to do so. It is our nature as social animals. Being … Read the rest “Keene, FIDE, political shit & other sexy nonsense”
St.Petersburg Blitz & Rapid; UNPLUGGED
Dvorkovich: ‘out-sourcing’ discrimination?
Did FIDE president Arkady Dvorkovich conspire not only to subvert FIDE’s anti-discrimination statutes (1.2) but also the IOC Charter’s sacred ‘Principle 6’? … Read the rest “St.Petersburg Blitz & Rapid; UNPLUGGED”
FIDE does U-turn
Political opportunism in St.Petersburg?
I hope that this will not be the way Dvorkovich intends to run FIDE in the future. Earlier today FIDE announced… Read the rest “FIDE does U-turn”
From inside the bubble…
We are all waiting for the ‘official’ numbers from World Chess. Please, not ‘Alice in Wonderland’ numbers again, Mr. Merenzon! But why should we expect … Read the rest “From inside the bubble…”
Time to reconsider WC match before it is too late
Maybe it is already too late. Todd M. Adams is a typical, respected sports journalist in America, and as with any non-player journalist, his impressions … Read the rest “Time to reconsider WC match before it is too late”
Today’s Insight into the meaning of LIFE
Let me tell you a secret…
”Be yourself; don’t take anyone’s shit, and above all, never let them take you alive.” – Gerard Way. Sounds … Read the rest “Today’s Insight into the meaning of LIFE”
The Day After…
The Day After
”Like any sporting or cultural activity – pick your classification – the main function of chess is to provide entertainment. Twelve straight … Read the rest “The Day After…”
Time for FIDE to drop the World Champion title?
The World Champion Title: An Anachronism?
When Steinitz decided one day that he was the ‘World Champion’ way back in the 19th century, he started, … Read the rest “Time for FIDE to drop the World Champion title?”
The Lost Art of Analysis
The Lost Art of Analysis
It is ironic today that while many are trying to sell chess to schools as a relatively inexpensive and fun … Read the rest “The Lost Art of Analysis”
Friday Coffee
After the first coffee of the morning I always feel lucid. I perceive the more subtle details of what I have to do later that … Read the rest “Friday Coffee”
Chess, drama and dreaming of a billion spectators
What Makes a Chess Game Memorable?
Drama, of course! Preferably a well played game, but it MUST contain some element of drama. Sometimes that drama … Read the rest “Chess, drama and dreaming of a billion spectators”
World Chess Championship (London)
The Fans are Not Happy
Four draws…this is the time the critics love and never let go of an opportunity to express their frustration. But … Read the rest “World Chess Championship (London)”
