I hope you will all enjoy an essay regarding the progression (or regression) of chess in the modern era, inspired my Marxist philosopy, no less!
Excerpts (Click “Read the rest of this entry” for the article in full):
On my own reflection, my first thought was that this may constitute the explanation for my interest in chess. […]
The 23rd installment of the Iowa State University “CyChess” tournament series was held today, Easter Sunday, in Ames. Several stalwart players showed up to play the G/45 event, directed by Senior TD Roger Gotschall. I bring you, for now, a pictorial report… with a hilarious tournament report from Michael Parsons now posted!.
(A group analysis session […]
This humorous article appeared in the now defunct Orland Park Chess Club’s weekly newsletter, “the Open File”, back in 1989. It is reprinted with permission.
By: The Unknown Chessnut
In keeping with the new USCF features of novice level annotations in at least some games in every issue, the Open File will now also give one here & there. But we go one step further. Our game will be annotated at the NOVICE level. We do it right, with references and analysis that can be understood by even the very weakest players. AND WE DO MEAN THE WEAKEST.
THIS GAME IS ANNOTATED AT THE NOVICE LEVEL (0-599 USCF)
Bobby vs. Billy (the All-Out Best On The Block Contest, 1989)
1. e4! e5!
(Always fight for the center.)
The Second Billy Colias Memorial Master Invitational Tournament is now in the planning stages. We are greatful that a sponsor has again come forward to make this event a reality.
The first event, in 2004, was a huge success, and was covered in the newsletters of both the Iowa and Illinois Chess Associations, as well […]
Whenever I think of Colorado, I invariably remember all the time I have spent […]