by Sean | Mar 4, 2019 | Blogs
As previously mentioned, we are taking a good look at this fascinating and important new book over the next few blog posts. It is a big book (over 400 pages) but it really is a case of all killer, no filler. I want to jump straight into the action to present a snippet...
by Sean | Feb 26, 2019 | Blogs
Chess certainly isn’t what it used to be. There was a time when people seriously doubted that a computer could ever beat a human at chess but when Garry Kasparov was defeated in a six-game match by IBM’s Deeper Blue back in 1997 it opened the floodgates...
by Sean | Feb 5, 2019 | Blogs, News
Chess tutors and coaches are always looking out for new material. I am pleased to report there is a new magazine aimed at juniors that is crammed full of excellent puzzles and problems. I first saw a copy of Rochade Kids – a new German chess magazine –...
by Sean | Jan 25, 2019 | Blogs
The 24th Delancey UK Schools’ Chess Challenge has now started. Schools all across the United Kingdom have received their boxes full of prizes and everything else required to run the initial phase of the tournament. The UKCC will be the first tournament for the...
by Sean | Dec 23, 2018 | Blogs, News
The London Chess Classic has established itself as one of the most important tournaments on the international calendar. Apart from the main event (which saw a great triumph for Hikaru Nakamura) the Classic offers a rich and varied festival of events, including...
