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...
Reframing the game of chess, one photo at a time. “The most important thing about chess is that it’s a boundless opportunity to learn something new, grow, and enjoy the process.” For anyone in the P...
“The biggest growth and joy in chess occurs when a student has a balance of performance, experience, skill set and a calm, yet competitive mental state.” Coach Sloan Setidkurnia (pronounced Se-Ti-a-di-kur-ni-a) has been part...
Do Brown Cows Make Chocolate Milk?Family Experiences Around Child-Led Learning A book written by a Pacific Northwest family shares the joys and benefits of playing chess. Article originally written in October 2023 for Northwest Chess mag...
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A Conversation with Kyla Zhao Kyla Zhao is the author of the best-selling book, May the Best Player Win. Zhao recently attended the World Chess Championships in Singapore. “A quote that I heard when I was an adult ...
TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025 @ 7pm ETMarshall Chess Club23 W 10th St, New York, NY 10011 THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2025 @ 7pm CTSt. Louis Public Library in collaboration with the World Chess Hall of Fame1301 Olive Street, St. Louis, MO 63103
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Interview with Megan Lee “I think that chess is beautiful . It has helped me connect with many of the most important people in my life. I can't imagine my life without my friends and the game of chess .” Megan Lee...
“The Rebel Queen unfolds like a championship chess match. Susan Polgar’s story opens with fascinating details that keep the audience guessing.Then the story develops into an intricate middle game which reveal allies, enemies an...
Interview with Susan Polgar Susan Polgar is a legend in the chess world. As a top player, coach, author, and creator of SPICE and the Susan Polgar Foundation, her intelligence, enthusiasmand love of the game have inspired millions. ...
A Conversation with Dan Buettner,Author of The Blue Zones: Secrets of Living Longer “I imagine that people who play chess and are in the tournament world love the sport . They love the community and the competition . T...
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https://nwchess.com/nwcmag/pdf/NWC%202024-04%20Online%20Version%20(Page%2018-19,%20AG%20Bob%20Ferguson%20Interview%20by%20Ken%20Lee).pdf
https://www.nwchess.com/nwcmag/pdf/NWC%202024-06%20Online%20Version%20(Pages%2012-14,%20Bruce%20Pandolfini%20Interview).pdf
