Happy Birthday Maria!
Birthday girl, Maria Fominykh!

Woman Grand Master Maria Fominykh knows how to turn heads! This stunning Russian TV presenter, photographer, journalist and chess promoter has … Read the rest
Birthday girl, Maria Fominykh!
Woman Grand Master Maria Fominykh knows how to turn heads! This stunning Russian TV presenter, photographer, journalist and chess promoter has … Read the rest
Rumours: St. Louis, USA!?
It is hard to believe that Armenian national hero Lev Aronian, would even consider changing federation! Once an Armenian, always an … Read the rest
An Un-obstructed View
“A woman’s dress should be like a barbed-wire fence: serving its purpose without obstructing the view.” ― Sophia Loren. Jane Mansfield being … Read the rest
Of course I know many of Kavalek’s best games. Some even by heart! Following his death last month, I have taken a renewed interest in … Read the rest
Chess Divas…
A song about the ‘Queens’ of chess. Why not? Apparently Vera Menchik is mentioned, and Alexandra Kosteniuk helped in writing it. Can’t wait … Read the rest
Tata Steel a Big Success!
Congratulations to the organizers of this year’s Tata Steel (Wijk Aan Zee) tournament! It was definitely a challenge given the … Read the rest
Are animals offended?
Proof that the world is quickly reaching terminal stupidity velocity. In trying times like these, our only salvation is laughter. Take advantage … Read the rest
Spassky turns 84 years old today!
Senator Rand Paul calls for Mask Rebellion
Alex Jones explains what Senator Rand Paul meant when he said it was time for people to stand … Read the rest
Tragedy and Genius
I need not remind the more experienced players among my readers that there is nothing more painful than losing a won game. … Read the rest
Kavalek Part 2
Following up on last week’s Tactics à la Kavalek today I continue with Part 2. This mostly consists of tactics from Kavalek’s … Read the rest
The WHO and the games they play
Can we really trust the WHO? Or is it just a vehicle for the pharmaceutical industry and vested … Read the rest
Carlsen goes down in flames
When a master loses his sense of objectivity he often also loses the game. Today Magnus Carlsen demonstrated that this … Read the rest
The Fatal Glance
“The power of a glance has been so much abused in love stories, that it has come to be disbelieved in. Few … Read the rest