chess

I like this idea, but the guy is nowhere near meeting his fundraising goal...and he only has three days to go. :OHNO: If you have some extra cash, maybe put it behind this project? Chess Peeps -- Chess comes to life!

It's that time of the year again.... Details Big change this year: this will be a Chess960 tournament! If you haven't tried Chess960 before, don't panic! It's just like traditional chess, but just with a randomized starting position. This is a good thing as it helps even out the...

I forgot that this is just around the corner - just 14 days to go! http://moscow2012.fide.com/en/ Who do you favor, Anand or Gelfand? I'm sticking with Anand. Here's a vid interview with Gelfand (English begins around 1:06): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mbg1Y1XgOI&feature=colike

Looks like further reason for me to play more Chess960. These darn scientists won't be happy until they ruin everything for everyone. http://www.chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=8047

This is a fascinating development: Paulsen: 'World cities will glorify chess' I like this idea:

Looks like CBS is good for something after all.... Magnus Carlsen Profile On CBS Sunday at 7pm EDT. I'll be watching. :)

These 3D printers are becoming hot suddenly. Still pricey, though. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TuRgaKDjIE

If you're in the neighborhood: 2012 Tradewise Chess Festival starts in less than a week

Always a good place to get some ideas about what to read next: The Three Finalists

The New Zork Times has a vid and an art piece on the famous Isle of Lewis chessmen. The vid: From Elephants to Bishops Someday I would like to visit the Cloisters. The art piece: Medieval Foes With Whimsy

This is a great idea! I might have to give one a go.

Looks like there is a new chess organization in town: About the ACO http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7vDAjr57wk&feature=player_embedded I wish them luck!

Those lovable Iranians.... If the Middle East Were a Chess Match, the Iranians Would Lose

Chess finally gets its own merit badge! It's about time. The next merit badge I want to see is for Starcraft. :) We must prepare for the arrival of the Zerg! Boy Scouts of America Introduces New Merit Badge... With Roots That Date Back to 600 AD

Another victim of the Chess bug :): Checkmate! How chess took over my life :)

I find this to be nauseating: Saddam Hussein, Bin Laden still kings in war chess set

I guess this is one way to pass the time: Moammar Gadhafi plays chess as NATO bombs fall [/COLOR] Read more: http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Moammar+Gadhafi+plays+chess+NATO+bombs+fall/4934524/story.html#ixzz1P7HxDo9i [/LEFT]

Looks like we're gonna have a good fight! FIDE Candidates Finals: Gelfand wins right to challenge Anand in 2012!

From Chess Cafe: Chess Me Out http://vimeo.com/2005333

Amen! On Chess: Computers hardly a threat to game