On Chess

On March 17, the 2020 FIDE Candidates kicked off in Yekaterinburg, Russia, in somewhat controversial fashion.At a time where most major sporting events…

Among the general public, chess has a reputation for being more refined and classy than other sports.This seemingly positive reputation actually has a…

Despite the recent cancellation of countless chess tournaments around the world due to coronavirus, one of the most important competitions of the year is…

When I started playing chess at 8 years old, I relished the idea of winning games.I would win game after game, but still I would place fourth or below,…

Growing up, I was always told how chess, music and math go together. So, in high school, I decided to choose math and physics as my concentration because…

As a veteran grandmaster (GM), I’ve seen a lot of chess sponsors come and go.When I first arrived in St. Louis for the St. Louis Chess Club’s inaugural…

For the second year in a row, the St. Louis Chess Club hosted the Cairns Cup, which featured 10 of the best female chess players in the world.The…

Compared to other arts or sports, chess is an easy game to learn but a difficult one to master. Just how difficult?Malcolm Gladwell, in his best-selling…

Most chess players and fans of the game can be divided into two categories: purists and innovators. Purists are traditionalists who believe that serious…

For the second year in a row, the St. Louis Chess Club will host the Cairns Cup, which is set to be the highest-rated all-female tournament in chess…