Chill Town Chess Club Members
Newest members of Chill Town Chess Club: chessfreak: Queen cougarman: Bishop
FIDE top 100
RankNameTitleCountryRatingGamesB-Year 1 Anand, Viswanathan g IND 2792 4 1969 2 Topalov, Veselin g BUL 2769 10 1975 3 Kramnik, Vladimir g RUS 2769 1...
Chess Rating Classes
International/Professional Titles Grandmaster-(GM)Awarded by FIDE for three GM norms.International Master-(IM)Awarded by FIDE for three IM norms.FIDE Master-(FM)Minimum FIDE rating of 2300 after 24 gamesNational Senior Master-(SM)USCF Rating 2400+...
960 Info.
I found the below about a topic that seems interesting, just wanted to share : Chess960, also called Fischer Random Chess, is a chess variant produced by Grandmaster Bobby Fischer by modifying the rules of Shuffle Chess so that castling possibilit...
Angels of Mercy
When it comes to death and dyingThere's a special gift you shareOne that Angels all admireOne that goes beyond just careIt's a gift of deep commitmentOne that eases pain and fearAnd alleviates the sorrowWhen the hour of death is nearYet th...
Two Fathers
One father brought meinto the world of black nights and white days; Another father brought meinto the world of black and white squares.Which one helps me find my way through the black and white?Which one teaches me the meaning of sacrifice and str...
Stepping Stones
Wonderful event the weekend of Aug. 18-19. I thought I would share the info in case anyone else would like to look into volunteering also. It is an involved application but WORTH IT! Stepping Stones Bereavement CampPhone --...
Hospice Nurse Job
For all those that ask what a Hospice Nurse does...read below: Hospice Nurse JobWhen the beeper went off you were dreaming about running away from your kid's ball game and your job and your home.On your way you review all the step...
Fool's Mate
Some opening moves and pawn advances by one of the players may present the opportunity for a rapid checkmate on his or her King. Generally, once a player recognizes these patterns of advancing pawns and moving pieces it is highly unlikely the play...
Stupid Chess Poetry
Chicken Chess Dedicated to he who knows no frogs. I'm playing chicken chess I'm better than the rest I'm the champion I'm not a champiñones (cuz that's spanish for mushrooms.) I'm playing ...
Chess Cheater
An Indian chess player caught using a bluetooth headset to receive tips in a chess match has been banned for 10 years. The earpieces were sewn into a cloth cap he always wore and pulled over his ears; on the other end were accomplices who used a c...
Discover 960 possibilities
I found this article on the internet about chess960. I did play a few games, and although it is fun for a change of pace, I will have to side with traditional chess. Thank you all for your comments and input. Chess960 – Discover ...
Chess960
Has anyone heard of Chess960? I have been doing some reading on the topic, it seems, in theory, a good idea. Can anyone give me some pros and/or cons on the subject?
Chess Fun Facts
· There are 318, 979, 564, 000 possible ways to play the first four moves of a chess game on each side of the board. · The first chess champion of the world was Wilhelm Steinitz. He defeated Johannes Zukertort in 1886. · Ameri...
Chess Questions
1. How many women in the world hold the Grandmaster title?2. Which world champion held the title the longest?3. Name the opening that starts with 1.b4.4. Who is the youngest player to become a Grandmaster?5. How many women players in history have ...
