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Maryhill Museum of Art to host Jeremy Silman, Chess Events June 7
Hello chess friends, do you know the Maryhill Museum of Art in Goldendale, in the State of Washington, has a permanent chess collection? The museum is going to host a special chess festival on June 7...
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Oh Wow! Look at the Norway Chess 2014 Line-Up: Carlsen, Aronian, Grischuk,...
Hello chess blog friends, happy days are here again as another strong chess tournament begins Monday - the 2nd Norway Chess Tournament 2014!Guess who all are playing - Magnus Carlsen, Levon Aronian,...
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Talented GM-in-Deep Thought: Name Him
Hello chess blog friends, have you been to www.chesspics.com where we have portraits of all the top chess players of the planet? Here is one such lovely photo: Can you name the Grandmaster so deep in...
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ACP Golden Chess Classic 2014 in Bergamo, Italy July 12-20
Hello chess friends, this update is about the ACP Golden Chess Classic 2014. This year, the event will be held in Bergamo, Italy, from July 12-20 and is organised by the Asd Caissa Italia and Società...
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Schein - Friedman Chess Camp Seeking Applicants
Hello chess friends, here is a chess announcement via the US Chess Federation website about the Schein - Friedman Camp Seeking Applicants:The Schein - Friedman scholastic recognition project is...
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Chess History Trivia: What Historic Chess Event was this Chess Table Used for?
Hello chess friends, do you recognize this chess set and table? It was auctioned in 2010. For which historic chess event were these very special items used?From Alexandra...
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2014 Saint Louis Chess Invitational: Final Recap Video
Hello chess friends, here's a lovely chess recap video by St Louis Chess Club on the 2014 Open Invitational hosted by the Club. The event offered norms and congratulations to GM Kayden Troff who...
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IM Michael Wiedenkeller wins Small Nations Individual Chess Championship,...
Hello chess friends, the Small Nations Individual Chess Championship concluded recently in Cyprus with IM Michael Wiedenkeller from Luxembourg not only winning the title, but also earning a seat in the...
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3 Happy Chess Girls Trivia Photo: Identify them and Their Country!
Hello chess friends, a little flashback just to 2013 at the women's team chess championship in Astana. Can you name these three happy chess girls and their country? The photo is via the official FIDE...
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No Logo Norway Chess 2014: Grischuk's time-trouble blunder gives Caruana...
Hello chess friends, the No Logo Norway Chess SuperTournament has begun and we're all hooked. After World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen ran away with the pairings blitz on the opening ceremony, the...
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Advert Video with Chess: Cool Clip by bigbrothersbigsisters.org
Hello chess friends, here's a lovely advert by bigbrothersbigsisters.org featuring chess. We found it on YouTube. The organisation is not a typical one. Their about us page reads: Big Brothers Big...
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Chess Obituary: Dragoljub Velimirovic (1942 - 2014)
Chess Obituary: Dragoljub Velimirovic (1942 - 2014) Coming from a chess family, his mother Jovanka was a master, he was born in Valjevo (Serbia) and very soon become one of the leading Yugoslav juniors...
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Talented Chess Girl Trivia Photo: Name her!
Hello chess blog readers, time for a pretty chess trivia question: Can you name this talented chess girl from Hungary?From Alexandra Kosteniuk'swww.chessblog.comAlso see her personal chess blog at...
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No Logo Norway Chess 2014 Round 2: Caruana Leads with Perfect Score
Hello chess friends, chess fireworks have begun in Norway with three decisive games in Round 2 at the exciting No Logo Norway Chess currently on in Stavanger. Fabiano Caruana leads with a perfect score...
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28th Pula Chess Open begins in Croatia June 7
Hello everyone, some chess tournament announcements via FIDE: We have the 28th Pula Chess Open coming up in Croatia from June 7 to 14. You can find more details on the official website.The total prize...
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German Film Chess Trivia: Name the Star, Name the Film
Hello chess friends, famous chess Grandmasters have acted in films. Here is a screenshot from a German chess film. Can you name the star and the film?From Alexandra Kosteniuk'swww.chessblog.comAlso see...
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2014 North American Youth Chess Championship in Tarrytown, New York
Hello chess friends, here's the press release by the U.S. Chess Trust and the U.S. Chess Federation about the 2014 North American Youth Chess Championship:NEW YORK – The U.S. Chess Trust and the U.S....
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2014 No Logo Norway Chess 2014 R3: Carlsen escapes Caruana, Karjakin escapes...
Hello chess friends, the Norway Chess Super Tournament witnessed a thrilling day of escape artists on Thursday in Round 3. Not only did World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen escape with a draw from the...
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Sharpshooter Chess Guy Trivia Photo: Who, Where, When?
Hello chess friends, this is a very dangerous chess Grandmaster! Can you name him, where he is and what is the occasion? This lovely photo is by Kirill Merkuriev from the official FIDE website where...
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World Chess: Anand, Carlsen to meet in Dubai this June!
Hello chess friends, that's about the upcoming World Rapid and Blitz Chess Championships 2014 to be held in Dubai this June. ;) Indeed, something to look forward to right after the Norway Chess...
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