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The Chess is Fun Message Board is up and running! There are still a few issues to resolve and a few bells and whistles to explore. But it's up! Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
The Chess is Fun Message Board is up and running! There are still a few issues to resolve and a few bells and whistles to explore. But it's up! Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
Mt Great Predecessors, vol 1
Great chess players write great chess books. The latest addition may become the greatest of all, Garry Kasparov's My Great Predecessors. The first volume features the play of the first four world champions, Wilhelm Steinitz, Emanuel Lasker, Jose Capablanca, and Alexander Alekhine. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
Great chess players write great chess books. The latest addition may become the greatest of all, Garry Kasparov's My Great Predecessors. The first volume features the play of the first four world champions, Wilhelm Steinitz, Emanuel Lasker, Jose Capablanca, and Alexander Alekhine. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
Bishop v Knight
Do you have a strong preference for the bishop or the knight? Modern players know that the bishop excels in the open games while the knight is preferred in closed positions. Chigorin was an advocate for the knights. Steinitz was among the first to reveal the science of the two bishops. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
Do you have a strong preference for the bishop or the knight? Modern players know that the bishop excels in the open games while the knight is preferred in closed positions. Chigorin was an advocate for the knights. Steinitz was among the first to reveal the science of the two bishops. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
The Gunderam Defense
One of the first requests on the message board was for coverage of what I have called the Gunderam Defense: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Qe7. The poster recognized that it's not the best opening, but it certainly would surprise most opponents. I confess that I have never personally faced it. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
One of the first requests on the message board was for coverage of what I have called the Gunderam Defense: 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Qe7. The poster recognized that it's not the best opening, but it certainly would surprise most opponents. I confess that I have never personally faced it. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
Sousse INterzonal, 1967
In October, 1967, Bobby Fischer took part in the Sousse Interzonal that would decide the Tigran Petrosian's 1969 challenger. Fischer got off to a great start, producing marvelous chess, but he began to complain about the playing schedule and the lighting conditions. The organizers tried to accommodate Fischer's demands, at first with more lamps and by offering all of the players additional off-days. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
In October, 1967, Bobby Fischer took part in the Sousse Interzonal that would decide the Tigran Petrosian's 1969 challenger. Fischer got off to a great start, producing marvelous chess, but he began to complain about the playing schedule and the lighting conditions. The organizers tried to accommodate Fischer's demands, at first with more lamps and by offering all of the players additional off-days. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
Queen's Excursion
For the newcomers, a quick look at the danger of bringing out your queen too early. I remember when, as a beginner, my father showed me a quick mate with 1.e4, 2.Bc4, 3.Qh5 or Qf3 and 4.Qxf7# If only it were always that easy. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
For the newcomers, a quick look at the danger of bringing out your queen too early. I remember when, as a beginner, my father showed me a quick mate with 1.e4, 2.Bc4, 3.Qh5 or Qf3 and 4.Qxf7# If only it were always that easy. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
Endgame Strategy
If the best way to master chess is to play through games, it can also be said that the best way to master the endgame is to play through them. But it sure is nice to have a guide. M. Shereshevsky's Endgame Strategy provides a wonderful collection of real life examples organized in thematic chapters with titles such as: "Do not hurry!" and "The principle of the two weaknesses." Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
If the best way to master chess is to play through games, it can also be said that the best way to master the endgame is to play through them. But it sure is nice to have a guide. M. Shereshevsky's Endgame Strategy provides a wonderful collection of real life examples organized in thematic chapters with titles such as: "Do not hurry!" and "The principle of the two weaknesses." Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
Bent Larse's Games of Chess
In a great chess career that lasts to this day, Larsen combined positional understanding, tactical genius, and a willingness to try new ideas. Such is the nature of the book, with many experiments and thoughtful strategies. Larsen's 1970 book is now well out-of-print, but Larsen has a new book, My Best Games of Chess just out. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
In a great chess career that lasts to this day, Larsen combined positional understanding, tactical genius, and a willingness to try new ideas. Such is the nature of the book, with many experiments and thoughtful strategies. Larsen's 1970 book is now well out-of-print, but Larsen has a new book, My Best Games of Chess just out. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
From Russia with Love
I had planned tonight to devote my further BLOG efforts to one of these games (maybe tomorrow), but I turned on a Bond Movie, From Russia with Love. At the beginning of the movie is a scene from an international chess tournament, and a clear position on the board. The player with white, a bad guy from SPECTER, receives a note telling him that he's needed at once. So he pulls of a quick combination to end the game. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
I had planned tonight to devote my further BLOG efforts to one of these games (maybe tomorrow), but I turned on a Bond Movie, From Russia with Love. At the beginning of the movie is a scene from an international chess tournament, and a clear position on the board. The player with white, a bad guy from SPECTER, receives a note telling him that he's needed at once. So he pulls of a quick combination to end the game. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
Caro Kann line
The question of the day? Help was need in a variation of the advanced Caro Kann. I don't recommend the opening for all my students, but Aviv and Arik have played it for some time and adore it. But what to do if white tries a quick g4 push in the advanced variation. As it turns out, its a significantly bad move. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32
The question of the day? Help was need in a variation of the advanced Caro Kann. I don't recommend the opening for all my students, but Aviv and Arik have played it for some time and adore it. But what to do if white tries a quick g4 push in the advanced variation. As it turns out, its a significantly bad move. Chess is Fun Chess BLOG, 2006-12-04 04:47:32