Some very cool chess-themed music at Norway Chess tournament closing ceremony. Continue reading
The one man army for promoting African chess players – Daaim Shabazz
Interview with Daaim Shabazz, founder of “the Chess Drum” website. Continue reading
We are still around
Just wanted to let everyone know that Tallahassee Chess Club is still around. Continue reading
Jacksonville City Championship
What: Jacksonville City Championship 2014 When: Saturday, November 1, 2014 Location: University of North Florida Student Union 3rd Floor Time: Registration 10:30 am – 11:00 am Rds: 11:00 am, 1:00 pm, 2:45 pm, 4:30 pm, 6:15 pm. Lunch: 12:30 pm – 1:00 pm Ends: 8:00 pm Prizes: First place prize guaranteed $250. Other prizes will … Continue reading
2014 Eric Larsen Memoral
This Saturday (9/27) the Tallahassee Chess Club is proud to host the first Eric Larsen Memorial at the offices of AIF. Eric Larsen was a strong active player and long time prominent member of the club, so we hope you all will come and celebrate his life with us at what is sure to be … Continue reading
Orlando Autumn Open and National Chess Day Scholastic
October 10-12 or 11-12, 2014 Orlando Autumn Open and National Chess Day Scholastic DoubleTree by Hilton Orlando at SeaWorld 10100 International Dr., Orlando , FL 32821
2014 National K-12 (Grades) Chess Championship
The last National Scholastic event of the year, the K-12 Chess Championships, will take place at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Florida, 12 – 14 December. Continue reading
Tune-up for the Southern Open & the Larsen Memorial! 5 Round Rated Swiss Next Wednesday 9/17
Where: Gamescape Time: 7:00 registration, 7:15 Rounds start Entry: $5 Time controls: 15min w/ a 2sec increment Call Roderick for further details at 404-345-0834 **Regarding the Larsen Memorial, Steven and I are currently working out the specifics and welcome any and all input as we hope to get everyone involved in celebrating everything Eric meant to … Continue reading
Chess Puzzle Friday
Solution to last weeks puzzle: Black Mates in 4. 1,Re1+ if 1…Bd1 2.Rxd1+ Ka2 3.Qxa3+ Kxa3 4.Ra1# From the game Egor Chukaev vs Mikhail Tal, Tblisi (1956). King’s Indian Defense: Averbakh. Benoni Defense Advance Variation (E75) 1. d4 Nf6 2. c4 g6 3. Nc3 Bg7 4. e4 d6 5. Be2 O-O 6. Bg5 c5 7. d5 … Continue reading
Chess Puzzle Friday
First, the solution to last week’s puzzle: White mates in 2 with… 1. Nf5 and Black cannot stop both mate threats via Qxg7# or Qh8#. For example: 1…Bxf5 2.Qh8#, or 1…Nxe5 2.Qh8#, or 1…f6 2.Qxg7# or, 1…Ne7 (hoping to block on g8) 2.Qxg7# 1…Qf6 (to protect g7) 2.Qh8# This is from the game Gawain Jones … Continue reading
