02/07/2023
Puzzle time!
Puzzle 910026: White to checkmate
Click the diagram to solve this chess puzzle from the game Laurent-Paoli, Pierre - Karthik Rajaa, Dortmund 2023.
22/02/2023
https://www.healthline.com/health/benefits-of-playing-chess
9 Benefits of Playing Chess: Plus Potential Downsides
Learn about the benefits — and downsides — of playing chess. We also look at the benefits for children and how to encourage them to play.
05/11/2022
Chess Club every Wednesday at 6pm!
31/08/2022
Svitlana's Smart Moves!
Svitlana's Smart Moves - Converting an attack correctly
🔽🔽🔽 ALL INFOS ON SVITLANA'S SMART MOVES 🔽🔽🔽Starting an attack against the opponent is often more fun, than defending. But converting an attack to a win...
04/06/2022
https://en.chessbase.com/post/norway-chess-2022-r4
Norway Chess: Carlsen climbs to the shared lead
Round 4 of the Norway Chess tournament was played on Friday. Magnus Carlsen won his classical against Anish Giri, and was awarded three points for his victory. Previously in the sole lead, Viswanathan Anand, playing with Black, had to settle for a draw against Wesley So before losing the Armageddon....
31/03/2022
https://en.chessbase.com/post/dubov-the-only-way-to-change-anything-in-russia-is-a-revolution
Dubov: "The only way to change anything in Russia is a revolution"
Vladimir Putin uses athletes for his propaganda. But Russian chess grandmaster Daniil Dubov is standing up to the Russian leader and the war in Ukraine. In an interview with Europe's premier news magazine, the 25-year-old explains why he is willing to take that risk. "Nuclear war could break out and...
09/01/2022
https://en.chessbase.com/post/tata-steel-chess-2022-preview
Tata Steel Chess to kick off in less than a week
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2022 will take place in Wijk aan Zee on January 14-30. The Masters and the Challengers sections will be played concurrently. The Open had to be cancelled. World Champion Magnus Carlsen leads the field. Alireza Firouzja is not taking part. | Photos: Tata Steel Chess
14/12/2021
An important article! We need more female players!
‘It is not biology’: Women’s chess hindered by low numbers and sexism | Sean Ingle
The governing body is pushing to make chess more welcoming for women – but is change happening fast enough?