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 --...
