Rapid QUAD Rumble this Saturday!
Dear Silverdale Chess Club Members, Families and Friends,
Our club questionnaire was answered. The survey results are in.
And the winner is...
By popular demand, we invite you play this Saturday in the one-day, three-round...
SCC Rapid Quad Rumble
• Start tIme: 1:30PM (Don't be late), Saturday 1/24/26.
• Games: Three-rounds, 1:30, 3:15, 4:30
• Time Control: 45-minutes per game, no increment
• Round-Robin Style: Play Opponents in your Rating Class
• Rating Opportunity: FIDE defines “Quick Chess” as more than 10 minutes but less than 60 minutes. "Standard Chess” time controls occur at 30 minutes or more. W henever a tournament's time control overlaps the Quick Chess (“Q” rating) and Standard Chess (“R" rating) definitions, they are “dual rated” and your rating will be calculated for both categories accordingly.
• Entry Fee: $20 per person if paid in advance of 1/24/26 via Venmo (@Lawrence-Sivitz).
$25 if paid at event.
Please register for this event in the next two days to avoid a late fee.
Let’s get ready to rumble!
Magnus vs. Nakamura — Blindfolded!'
Barcelona, Spain, and the International Casinos & Entertainment Expo played host to what has been described as the first publicly staged blindfold head-to-head between the world’s No. 1 and No. 2.
Magnus was expected by many to play the Catalan Opening but the world’s No.1 instead began with 1.Nf3. Nakamura responded with the solid Agincourt Defence for the 15-minute game. The Norwegian tried to confuse his opponent with a double fianchetto setup, maneuvering his knights aggressively and eventually winning a central pawn. But Nakamura had “seen” far ahead and, at the right moment, sacrificed a bishop to force a perpetual check.
View the game here: https://www.chess.com/events/ice-2026-fira-barcelona-event/01/Carlsen_Magnus-Nakamura_Hikaru
Tata Steel in Wijk aan Zee is underway!
he Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee has started!
This weekend marked the start of the prestigious Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee - often referred to as the “Wimbledon of Chess.” Year after year, the event produces great stories and unforgettable games, featuring a unique mix of chess legends and young, rising talents.
GM Hans Niemann scored a brilliant win over GM Aravindh Chithambaram to join GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov in the lead on three points out of four. Abdusattorov was the first player to beat GM Thai Dai Van Nguyen, while the day's other win was scored by GM Javokhir Sindarov, who unleashed the combination of the day to punish one loose move by GM Matthias Bluebaum. Dutch GMs Anish Giri and Jorden van Foreest survived scares to hold long endgames against GMs Arjun Erigaisi and Vladimir Fedoseev, respectively.
Once again the 2026 Tata Steel Chess Challengers saw six decisive games, with GM Aydin Suleymanli beating IM Lu Miaoyi to retain the sole lead on 3.5/4, while GMs Marc'Andria Maurizzi, Andy Woodward, and IM Faustino Oro all won to stay within half a point. The day's other winners were IM Carissa Yip and GM Erwin l'Ami, with the Dutchman bouncing back from three losses by beating GM Vasyl Ivanchuk.
Some Tata Steel photos from year’s past. How many players can you name?
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The Silverdale Chess Club meets on Saturdays from 2:30-4:30 at Moment Brewing, 10876 Myhre Pl NW Suite 112, Silverdale, WA 98383
