Another Bobby Fischer Story
“The Women Who Played Bobby Fischer”

“Fischer, one of the greatest chess players of all time, agreed to matches before the Philippine team flew to … Read the rest
“The Women Who Played Bobby Fischer”
“Fischer, one of the greatest chess players of all time, agreed to matches before the Philippine team flew to … Read the rest
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
GM Vasiukov RIP
March 5, 1933 to May 10, 2018
Suddenly today, at age 85. Details are yet to be made known. Though Evgeni … Read the rest
Bob Quintrell baits Bobby Fischer
An old interview (1962) by Vancouver based host (CBC) Bob Quintrell, with a 19 year old Bobby Fischer. All … Read the rest
UBS, FIDE and Siegel: Realpolitik?
Prof.Dr. Adrian Siegel, the former president of the Swiss Chess Federation and today the FIDE treasurer, is no stranger to … Read the rest
Joaquim Durao
Portuguese Chess Legend
Joaquim Durao needs little introduction to my readers. A giant of Portuguese chess, a man of stature, culture and integrity.
Faster Chess Means Poorer Chess!
Baguio City
A chess player’s idea of heaven!
The man called ‘Campo’.
RIP 1932 – 2010
Bill Lombardy
My chess friend