USCF: New Dues Rates and Tournament Rules are coming in 2012

The United States Chess Federation (USCF) sent the following email to Affiliates and Tournament Directors. I wanted to pass it along to others so that they know how some of the rule changes might affect them and what the new dues amounts will be in 2012. New Dues Rates and Tournament Rules are coming in … Continue reading →

National Chess Day Events

National Chess Day is October 8th this year and Tallahassee Chess Club is sponsoring two tournaments on that day. Scholastic Tournament Get the 2011 National Chess Day Scholastic Tournament Announcement and Registration Form. WHEN: October 8, 2011 WHERE: Gamescape in Tallahassee Mall, 2415 North Monroe Street, Suite 303, Tallahassee, FL 32303 (where the Old Navy used to be, across from the … Continue reading →

BSA has a new Chess Merit Badge

The Boy Scouts of America have a new merit badge for chess. The official launch of the new badge occurred this past weekend at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of St. Louis. Bobby Fischer wrote articles for Boys Life magazine back in the early 70’s. You can read about and view a videos from the official … Continue reading →

Lucena Position

The Lucena Position is a very important endgame position that everyone should know and understand. It involves a  King, Rook, and Pawn vs. a King and Rook. If you understand this position you will be able to win it every time, even if you are playing a grandmaster! Here’s a video lesson that will help you … Continue reading →

September First Wednesday Tournament Results

We had a great showing last night for our “First Wednesday” chess tournament. There were 12 players and we had a six round swiss G/10 tournament. Congratulations to Ben Silva for taking first place with a perfect score and to Hugh Cline who took second place. Following is the cross-table for last night’s tournament. September … Continue reading →