Chess

Teen who underwent major brain surgery now a chess master

By KEVIN SIMPSONMarch 26, 2022 GMT

GOLDEN, Colo. (AP) — Griffin McConnell hunches over the laptop in his bedroom, surrounded by posters and artifacts of a teen’s favored cultural distractions, and peers at his singular obsession. A chess board fills the touchscreen, along with a Zoom image of a young student on the other end of the internet connection, soaking in strategic lessons from his mentor.

Chicago blues, rock ‘n’ roll landmark easily overlooked

By KIM CURTISMarch 15, 2022 GMT

CHICAGO (AP) — As we make our way up the narrow, windowless, wooden stairway, we hear the jangly opening beats of The Rolling Stones’ “2120 South Michigan Avenue” playing from a portable speaker behind us.

PUMA Ambassador and World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen Shares His Motivation to Become the Number

February 25, 2022 GMT

Norway’s Magnus Carlsen wins FIDE world chess championship

December 10, 2021 GMT

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Reigning world chess champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway defended his title and won the FIDE World Championship on Friday in Dubai.

He beat Ian Nepomniachtchi of Russia, securing the one point he needed to cross the seven point threshold to win the global tournament held at Dubai's Expo 2020 this month in the United Arab Emirates.

Ultimate chess match on tap as Brady faces Pats for 1st time

By KYLE HIGHTOWEROctober 2, 2021 GMT

FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Tom Brady’s legacy is forever steeped in each of the six Super Bowl championship banners he had a part in hanging above New England’s Gillette Stadium.

Yet, he might as well be playing in front of a mirror when he returns to face the Patriots.

Chess legend Kasparov speaks out against ‘dictator’ Putin

June 4, 2021 GMT

BUCHAREST (AP) — Russian chess legend Garry Kasparov strongly criticized Russian President Vladimir Putin Friday, calling him a “dictator” who heads a “false political system.”

The former multiple world champion — arguably one of the all-time greats of the game — is a vocal critic of the Russian president and has been arrested in the past following activism against him.

Renaissance Academy students win at chess tournament

Amanda HaverstickFebruary 27, 2020 GMT

Checkmate: Local teen wins chess tournament

Noah HausmannMarch 11, 2019 GMT

Chessboards and pieces covered the tables of the Ludington High School cafeteria, as 45 students from around West Michigan competed in the 64th annual Ludington Optimist Youth Chess Tournament Saturday.

Who is King of the Chess Board?

Sentinel & EnterpriseMarch 10, 2019 GMT

FITCHBURG -- Round 1 of the Gail S. Lingner Memorial Chess Tournament will be played Wednesday, March 13, starting at 7:15 p.m., at Wachusett Chess Club, Room C159 of the McKay Complex, Fitchburg State University, 69 Rindge Road.

Top women claim the spotlight in strong St. Louis chess invitational

David R. Sands The Washington TimesFebruary 27, 2019 GMT

With a six-time U.S. women's champ, a four-time U.S. women's champ, a former women's world champion, and top female stars from Russia, Georgia, India and France gracing the field, the 1st Cairns Cup tournament that just hit the midpoint at the St.

Chess title match offers window on the state of the game

David R. Sands The Washington TimesNovember 21, 2018 GMT

One can always hope, but don't look for nail-biting, scintillating chess when world champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway and American challenger Fabiano Caruana sit down Nov. 9 for the first game of their 12-game match in London.

Memorial chess tournaments are used to honor some of the game’s greats

David R. Sands The Washington TimesAugust 15, 2018 GMT

It's one of the more civilized traditions of the game the memorial chess tournament that allows us to recall some of the greats we have lost and gives us an excuse to replay some of their greatest hits.

9-year-old chess prodigy wins fight to stay in Britain

By JILL LAWLESSAugust 10, 2018 GMT

LONDON (AP) — A 9-year-old India-born chess prodigy whose fight to stay in Britain drew international attention can remain in the country, the U...

Homer locals hoping to expand chess program statewide

By MEGAN PACERAugust 4, 2018 GMT

HOMER, Alaska (AP) — Picture this: two people playing chess. Did your mind automatically conjure an image of two elderly men, possibly in tweed or cardigans, hunched over a chessboard in a local park...

Here’s one prediction: Brazil beats Spain to win World Cup

By STEPHEN WADEJune 7, 2018 GMT

If you're looking for a favorite when the World Cup opens next week in Russia, it's Brazil. Spain will be the losing finalist...

Knowing where a chess set is from can help determine its current value

Jean McCLELLANDMay 13, 2018 GMT

Chess is a game of the ages, originating in northern India in the 6th century AD. From there, it spread to Persia where the Muslims became enamored with it. As the Muslims invaded southern Spain they took their boards and pawns with them.

‘Your move’ – chess champion Le Nguyen

Emma ChiappettaApril 5, 2018 GMT

MT. PLEASANT — “I just want to do it for fun. ‘Chess is just a game.’ That’s what my teacher always used to say.” It would be an understatement to say that chess is a meaningful piece of Wasatch Academy student Le Nguyen’s life.

Chess coach calls state tournament finish ‘unprecedented’

Anne HalliwellApril 4, 2018 GMT

Dennis Mays, who helps coach the Lourdes and Mayo High School chess teams, said this year’s Minnesota High School State Championship was unprecedented for several reasons.

The high school championship, held March 24-25 at St.

Chess tournament Saturday

Daily Journal staff reportJanuary 11, 2018 GMT

Starting at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, the Kankakee Public Library will sponsor a U.S. Chess Federation Rated Chess Tournament.

Space is limited, and only the first 30 contenders will be given access to play.

World Chess Championships logos cause controversy

Frank CarnevaleDecember 20, 2017 GMT

Logos unveiled for the 2018 World Chess Championship are drawing plenty of reaction online, but little to do with the chess.

The logos feature two intertwined figures, with arms and legs in various positions, kind of like a game of Twister gone wild, or worse.

Atascocita chess club students rank in top 10 percent

Dina KesbehJuly 27, 2017 GMT

A group of children under the age of 10 from Atascocita's Lil Mindbuilder's Learning Center headed to the DoubleTree by the Houston Hobby Airport at 9 a.m. Saturday, July 22, prepared to compete in their first chess tournament.

Aulden Van Winkle Chess Tournament set for Saturday

Staff WriterJuly 6, 2017 GMT

The Aulden Van Winkle Chess Tournament will be held at the Lee County Fair, in the Learning Center,on Saturday, July 8. This is a free non-rated tournament and is open to the public, to all ages, and to all levels of play.

Jefferson seniors receive $793,200 in scholarships

By Pam Chickering Wilson pchickering@gmail.comJune 2, 2017 GMT

JEFFERSON — Forty-three Jefferson High School students received $793,200 in scholarships and another two students garnered non-monetary recognitions during the school’s annual senior awards presentation this morning.

Young Chess Masters: Rising Scholars headed to national competition

By TRAVIS M. WHITEHEAD Staff WriterApril 17, 2017 GMT

SAN BENITO — They just lay there on the kitchen table, battle-scarred warriors on the front line of brilliance.

The shiny black and white chess pieces might well have been merely scattered across the battlefield in loose array.

Oddchester: At the end, I’m a solitary, impotent king

Steve LangeMarch 29, 2017 GMT

My chess history. A sad timeline.

1979: As a 10-year-old, I beat my dad during a game of chess in a way that makes both of us realize he never may beat me again. I distinctly recall feeling guilty, at first, as I take those pieces.

Key dates in the life of rock ‘n’ roll visionary Chuck Berry

By The Associated PressMarch 19, 2017 GMT

Some key dates in the life of Chuck Berry:

—Oct. 18, 1926: Born Charles Edward Anderson Berry in St...

Local chess player helps team win state title

By RAUL GARCIA Staff writerMarch 14, 2017 GMT

HARLINGEN — Michael Casas had his poker face on. And he was clearly following the golden rules of chess.

The 11-year-old’s every move was calculated. Some involved safety first, then attacking his opponent — and always making the best possible move.

St. Mary School takes 4th at state chess meet

Staff WriterMarch 8, 2017 GMT

The DeKalb St. Mary School Chess team recently placed fourth in its first-ever IESA State Chess Tournament. Pictured at the tournament on Feb. 25 is Coach Scott Morrow with Tom Keller, Christian Stewart, Grayson Stewart, Matthew Stewart, Josh Walter (bronze medalist), and Alexus Morrow (silver medalist).

Lourdes win city chess championship

Taylor Nachtigal, tnachtigal@postbulletin.comMarch 8, 2017 GMT

The Lourdes High School chess team edged out Century for first place in the 2017 Rochester Area Scholastic Chess League City Cup Championship.

Lourdes went into the tournament seeded first, with Century seeded second — each team had defeated the other during the regular season.

Your Move

By TRAVIS M. WHITEHEAD Staff WriterFebruary 5, 2017 GMT

LOS FRESNOS — Izabel Vasquez wore a quiet smile as she waited for the next round of chess.

Yet behind those calm and confident eyes burned a single but powerful flame of defiance and victory. The Sam Houston Elementary fifth grader had won the first round in the 2017 TCA Region VIII Chess Championships.

Mets vs. Murphy was a classic chess match

Matt ehaltSeptember 14, 2016 GMT

WASHINGTON - With the tying run on base in the bottom of the 10th inning with two outs Tuesday night, the one person Mets manager Terry Collins didn’t want to see walking to home plate was Daniel Murphy.