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Chris Reddy – Official Chess Olympiad 2014 Artist at work Video!
Hello chess blog friends, this is a lovely chess video featuring official artist of the Tromso Chess Olympiad 2014 - Chris Reddy. The 2014 Chess Olympiad art cooperation has received 250,000 NOK...
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GM Ulvi Bajarani is Azerbaijan Chess Champion 2014
Hello chess blog friends, some chess news via FIDE - GM Ulvi Bajarani has become the new chess champion of Azerbaijan. The 2014 Chess Championship of Azerbaijan was held from 31st May to 6th June in...
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Emotion-in-Chess Shot by Alina L'Ami (Trivia): Who's She?
Hello chess friends, a chess photographer's art is tough, but surely a source of great joy for us all. Here is a cute photo from the Women's Chess Grand Prix in Lopota. The very evocative photograph...
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Qatar's Traditional Ramadan Rapid, Blitz Chess in Doha July 2-5
Hello chess blog friends, here's a quick chess update about the traditional Ramadan chess blitz and rapid organised in Qatar. Qatar Chess Association will be organizing Ramadan Rapid & Blitz Chess...
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5 Qualities every Chess star has... Do you?
Hello chess blog friends, here are 5 chess qualities every Grandmaster has. Do you think you could develop these qualities as well? You can, if you train properly, love chess and are committed to...
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Indian Team Wins Asian Club Chess Championship 2014
Hello chess blog friends, Indian chess is going strong with one of their teams winning the 2014 Asian Club Chess Championship, according to a FIDE news press release.Asian Club Chess Champions...
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Tromso Chess Olympiad 2014 Tickets go on sale
Hello chess blog friends, we're one step closer to the chess world's fantastic festival this August. Are you ready? The official website reports that the tickets are now on sale!The Tromsø 2014 Chess...
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Elderly Couple in Reno Teach Life Skills through Chess to Kids (Video)
There is no dearth of chess lovers. Here's a heartwarming video of an elderly couple teaching chess to kids. The video and full report is available at Kolotv.Alan and Irene Chappell have been...
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World Chess Championship 2014: Anand Snowed in Hard Work, Praises Russian...
Hello chess blog friends, former world chess champion Viswanathan Anand is very, very busy these days! He spoke to the Economic Times in India and said, "Lots of work, coffee and Coldplay." Indeed, he...
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US Chess Scoop Video from Las Vegas with GM Gata Kamsky
Hello chess friends, another cool chess video from our favourite channel, the US Chess Scoop. They spoke to US Chess Champion Gata Kamsky about his clear victory at the National Open in Las Vegas. The...
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Lopota Chess Grand Prix Trivia: Huge Congrats to Hou Yifan; Name all the...
Hello chess blog friends, a huge congratulations to Women's World Chess Champion Hou Yifan for winning the Chess Grand Prix in Lopota, Georgia. Let's be a little more sylish and say '祝贺您 (Zhùhè nín) to...
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New! Chess King 4 with Houdini 4 FOR MAC!
Hello chess blog friends, this post is about a fantastic new chess release. The wait is finally over! The leader in affordable and easy-to-use complete chess software Chess King 4 is now available as a...
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Russian State Award for Chess Stars Anand, Gelfand!
Hello chess blog friends, a quick chess update via www.chess-news.ru states that more than two years after the World Chess Championship held in the Tretyakov State Museum in Moscow, Russian president...
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Biel Chess In Memoriam Hans Suri with MVL, Giri, Wojtaszek, Harikrishna,...
Hello chess blog friends, Biel Chess has announced a very special Grandmaster Chess Tournament 'In Memoriam Hans Suri' from July 16-25 with six participants Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, FRA, 24 years, Elo...
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Photo Chess Trivia: Girl-in-Green Chess Star - Name her!
Hello chess blog friends, have you've seen our #1 database of chess portraits from around the world at www.chesspics.com? All the world's best and top chess stars are featured in our photo database....
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Funny Chess Moment with World No. 3 Alexander Grischuk - Video
Hello chess friends, on FIDE chess ratings list July 1, GM Alexander Grischuk of Russia is the current World No. 3 and also the No. 1 Russian chess player. We were reminded of this funny Grischuk chess...
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13th Dubai Juniors Chess Championship Aug 11-19
Hello chess blog friends, one of the most popular chess events for juniors is coming up in Dubai. The 13th Dubai Juniors Chess Championship will be held from August 11-19. The Dubai Chess and Culture...
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What is the Chess Software Chess King 4?
Hello chess blog friends, have you checked out the super chess software and DVD shop at www.chesskingtraining.com? There's been this new launch of Chess King 4 with Houdini. Do you know what is Chess...
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Mobile Phones can be Very 'Dangerous' for Chess Players! (Funny Video)
Hello chess blog friends, you've seen the new chess rules released by FIDE which make it mandatory that players DO NOT carry mobile phones to the playing venue. Check out the official new chess laws at...
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Friday Chess Trivia: Name this Very Hungry Chess Babe!
Hello chess blog friends, we know plenty of killer women chess players who can devour their opponents like a tiny insect on the chess board. For the trivia photo, here's a very hungry talented ches...
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