A Conversation With Valentin Razmov Being intentional about who you are,what you do, and how you contribute Ken Lee “While for most of us, chess will not be a profession; I see it as an opportunity to learn to be better human be...
Dear Chess Fans, I am pleased to share a new podcast interview of IM John Donaldson with Peter Doggers and Arne Moll. They discuss his new book, "Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer) Listen here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7HgBAR_8kU You...
I am pleased to share Chess Reads book review of Inside the Mind of Bobby Fisher https://chessreads.com/review/inside-the-mind-of-bobby-fischer/ After you review, you can listen to the full interview here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSBu...
A Conversation with FIDE Master Ted Wang Three Time US National Champion FIDE Master at 11 National Master at 10 “When it comes to chess training, quality is more important than quantity.” Ken: When did you first start playin...
One Move at a Time IM John Donaldson Purchase Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer at https://www.silmanjamespress.com/shop/chess/inside-the-mind-of-bobby-fischer/ Watch the full interview at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=af96Grkt_no&nb...
I am pleased to share the book review AND the youtube interview with IM John Donaldson with Chess Reads Here is the Book Review of Bobby Fischer and His World https://chessreads.com/review/bobby-fischer-and-his-world/?fbclid=...
Thank you GM Var Akopian for this inspired lesson from "Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer" Click on https://www.facebook.com/share/r/1GWs3bJgw8/ You can purchase the book directly from the publisher at https://ww...
IM John Donaldson Discusses his new book “Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer” Published by Siles Press https://www.silmanjamespress.com/shop/chess/inside-the-mind-of-bobby-fischer/ To purchase cli...
Sharing a terrific interview with Ben Johnson (Perpectual Chess) and IM John Donaldson Discussing "Inside the Mind of Bobby Fischer" Purchase link https://tinyurl.com/5dpavtr9 Full Interview below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x4heIRO6g4
Susan Polgar Foundation Announces Rebel Queen Award at National Chess Championship Bellevue, WA – November 22, 2025 – The Susan Polgar Foundation is proud to announce the inaugural Rebel Queen Award, to be presented at the u...
How one woman can make a difference in the world of chess. A Conversation with Rekha Sagar "I’ve always believed chess is more than just a game — it’s a tool for building confidence, critical thinking, and leadership. W...
It's National Chess Day What better way to celebrate than to mark your calendar for December 1, 2025 to join the Chess Friends as they launch their book Q & A Chess: Tournament Edition Where: Third Place Books, Lake Forest Park When: Dec...
A Conversation with Akim and Valentyna Pikh “Fighting for his place in the sun” Akim Pikh and his family moved to Seattle in July 2024. Akim quickly made his mark in the chess community scoring impressive wins within two weeks of a...
A Conversation with The Chess Friends about their new book Q&A Chess: Tournament Edition Get it now at: https://a.co/d/e069gQD The Chess Friends: Benjamin Frederick (13), Sarang Sankrithi (11) and Vivaan Sankrithi (7) are th...
A Conversation with FIDE Master Aziz Degenbaev “It’s important to remember to concentrate on your own individual journey as a chess player. It’s not good to obsess about other players. That is their journey. While it&rs...
A Conversation with NM Vignesh Anand Vignesh achieved a US Chess rating of 2202 and the title of National Master by scoring 4/4 points at the Plano Swiss, in May 2025. “I think the biggest piece of advice is playing every chess game like...
It’s not often that you meet someone who is so passionate about Chess and Rock and Roll but Chad Fondren isn’t your typical player. Chad owns and operates two School of Rock franchises (Seattle Downtown and Issaquah) and heads up the...
A Conversation with National Master Joshua Sinanan “Every time you play a game of chess you become a better person.” Ken: I understand that you began your chess journey in a unique way? Josh: Although I learned to play chess at a...
A Conversation with National Tournament Director and FIDE Arbiter Jacob Mayer “I’ve been around chess tournaments for years, and I’ve noticed that chess can fulfill the social quota needs of kids (and adults) in ways that many ...
A Conversation with Grandmaster Bryce Tiglon Love of the Game and Self Belief Bryce Tiglon is Washington State’s newest Grandmaster-elect after securing his final GM norm in Spain at the prestigious Sunwa...
A Conversation with Alexandra Botez “What I really respect about chess is that it teaches you how to work hard and how to think deeply. If you have those two things, you can apply them to anything and it's extremely powerful.&rdqu...
Building community through chess “I hope this article inspires other chess parents to get out of their comfort zone and volunteer” Gelareh Golanbar has been part of the chess community since 2019 when her eldest daughter Adrina (10...
Sage advice from PNW Chess Coach Walter Guity Moving from the Bronx to Seattle when you’re a high school freshman isn’t easy. When you add growing up as a second generation immigrant and speaking Spanish as yo...
A Conversation with Mani A. FIDE Arbiter “I think chess players develop a great ability to solve problems and puzzles. I want to encourage them to use that same capacity to work through and solve difficult problems, in their own...
A Conversation with Coach Tim Moroney “What’s amazing about chess is that you can continuously test yourself and your theories in a safe setting.” Tim Moroney has been sharing his passion for chess with stud...
