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FILTER RESULTS ►Detroit Chess revs up Motor City
Kevin Fite continues to create opportunities for Detroit youth in the hard-scrabble Midwestern metropolis. Fite is one of the principal founder of the Detroit City Chess Club (DCCC) and has great support from Detroit Institute of Arts where he holds events. Fite has been a tireless organizer for the DCCC for a decade and has [...]
Simultaneous queen sacs!
Last weekend Mike Splane showed me a sensational game that he recently played at the Kolty Chess Club. It features a position where his opponent could have played a queen sacrifice, to which the best defense would have been a counter-queen sacrifice! The only slight blemish on the game is that Mike did not see [...]
Little-known gems of the Detroit Institute of Arts
Chess club helps Detroit kids find their way forward, one move at a time Laura Berman May 21, 2013 at 8:45 am One of the little-known gems of the Detroit Institute of Arts is on display, but not on the walls. Those who've seen this cultural...Show More Summary
Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival
Abu Dhabi Chess & Culture Club and Abu Dhabi Sport Council organize the 20th Abu Dhabi International Chess Festival which will take place from 30th June to 8th July.The Festival consists of the Master Tournament (for players rated above...Show More Summary
European Chess Club Cup 2013
The European Chess Club Cup 2013 will take place on 19-27 October, 2013, in the conference center of the 5-star Rodos Palace Convention Resort which is regarded as one of the finest deluxe hotels on the island of Rhodes. Rodos Palace...Show More Summary
HHCF visits Innovative Concept Academy!
On the rest day of the 2013 U.S. Chess Championship, players, U.S. Championship commentators and staff from the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis (CCSCSL) visited the Innovative Concept Academy (1927 Cass Avenue) to attend an exhibition hosted by Adisa Banjoko’s Hip Hop Chess Federation (HHCF) called “Living the Game: The Powerful Fusion [...]
Film: Great Job, Internet!: Watch two Spocks sell you a car
Boldly going where no commercial has gone before, Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy have teamed up for a new Spock-themed Audi ad. After Nimoy beats Quinto in an online 3-D chess game, the two decide to race to the country club (Quinto in a prominently featured Audi) where the loser will buy lunch. Show More Summary
The Challenge: Spock Vs. Spock
In a new Audi car commercial, Zachary Quinto and Leonard Nimoy try to outdo each other in various pursuits. The pair best known for playing Spock begins with an online 3D chess match. Then it’s a race to the club, where they will play a round of golf, but the one who arrives first must [...]
Hans Christian Andersen Mindgames 2013
The Ejby Chess Club invites everybody to the 2013 edition of the H. C. Andersen Mindgames. Naturally, it will be played in the famous writer’s own birthplace, Odense.The event will be played from Wednesday, May 8th 2013 until Sunday, May 12th 2013. Show More Summary
Grachev and Gvanceladze won the 2013 Rapid Chess Championships
GM Boris Grachev and WFM Anna Gvanceladze were the winners at the Moscow Rapid Chess Championships 2013 that took place on 1st-2nd May at the Tigran Petrosian Chess Club in the Russian capital.Grachev arrived as the rating favorite and had an undefeated run to get 7/9 points. Show More Summary
Thessaloniki to hold next FIDE Grand Prix event
1st May: Greek-Russian businessman Ivan Savidis, new owner of the biggest Thessaloniki football club PAOK and main sponsor of the Greek Chess Federation, is interested to hold the top chess events in Thessaloniki. The main incentiveShow More Summary
3rd International Split Chess Open 2013
The 3rd International Tournament Split Chess Open 2013 is set to take place from 10th to 18th August in Hotel Zagreb in Split, Croatia.The 9-round Swiss event is organized by the Chess Club “Brda” and City of Split. This year the prize fund is increased to 10,000 EUR. Show More Summary
Moscow Rapid Chess Championship 2013
The Moscow Rapid Chess Championship 2013 is taking place on 1st-2nd May at the Tigran Petrosian Chess Club in the Russian capital.It is a 9 rounds Swiss open with a time control of 15 minutes + 10 seconds increments during the whole game.This event is open only to residents of Moscow that represent Russia in the FIDE rating list. Show More Summary
Hector wins Copenhagen Chess Challenge 2013
Swedish GM Jony Hector grabbed first place at the 9th version of the Copenhagen Chess Challenge, which was organised by one of the largest chess clubs in Denmark, “BMS Skak”. The event was played on 24th-28th April.Hector finished on 7/9 points. Show More Summary
Ahmedabad gets World Class Chess Club
Riding on the success of five times World Champion Vishwanathan Anand, the Indian Chess is on all-time high with its players tasting success regularly at the International Chess events. The popularity for Chess in India showing upward...Show More Summary
2013 National Chess Championship of Jamaica
The 2013 National Chess Championship of Jamaica is taking place from April 26th until May 12th at the Liguanea Club, in New Kingston.It is a 9 rounds single round robin with 10 of the strongest player of the country.Returning for an unprecedented 3-peat and clear favorite is defending champion FCM Damion Davy. Show More Summary
NBA Superstar Dwight Howard: 'I Was in Chess Club'
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Howard: 'I Was in Chess Club;' Talks Playing Against Spurs Is Like Chess
The Lakers are trying to figure out how to stop the Spurs offense. Thus far, nothing has been successful as the Spurs have taken a 2-0 lead. Dwight Howard has a few chess metaphors that he wants to apply to the Lakers defensive strategy. Show More Summary
Golden Prague Festival 2013
The Golden Prague Festival 2013 is set to take place on 23rd-30th June at the Karlínské Spektrum, Karlínské nám?stí 7, Praha 8 – Karlín, Czech Republic.It will be organized by the Chess Club Holdia DP Prague and the Chess Academy Club...Show More Summary
George-Catalin Miroiu wins Bicaz City Cup in Romania
NM George-Catalin Miroiu took the winner’s trophy at the Cupa Orusulai Bicaz 2013 that took place on 18-21 April at the “Bicazul” Chess Club in the town of Bicaz, Neamt County, Romania.Miroiu edged his colleague George Paval on tiebreaks, as both players finished with 6/7 points. Show More Summary
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