Fischer Thoughts-Another Perspective

I've written a fairly critical essay on Bobby Fischer in the past and I'd like to provide a link to a more complimentary piece written by the late Murray Rothbard. There are some similar areas of concern but the points in time that our respective writings were put together are very far apart.

Judge for yourself! I'll be doing a follow up post with my thoughts on it eventually.

Favorite Tourney

Let me know about the tournament that made your day.

Mine would have to be the 2005 North American Open.

Chess Buzz

Is blitz chess an adrenaline rush for you?

Share your thoughts!

Game of the Day-Spectacular Attack

Young Bobby Fischer played more than one game that awed chess players. One of my favorites is Fischer-Bent Larsen that was played at the 1958 Interzonal held in Portoroz, Slovenia.

Game of the Day-Artistic Finish

Today, I'll promote a game that has an absolutely sparkling finish. It's the fifth match game between Capablanca and Marshall from their 21 game series played in 1909. Those interested in an annotation should track down a copy of Capablanca's Best Chess Endings:60 Complete Games that contains it, along with several other battles of the event.

An Intense Tournament-The 2006 Chess Club Championship

Intensity! Chess is often a quiet game on the surface but it can be quite different inside the inner worlds of the players. I had an experience that is to be treasured in my last game when intense calculations were made. No doubt, others have their own memorable moments from this event. Once again, I'm at a loss to poke holes in the running of a Chess Club tourney. If anyone has a grievance to air than here's one forum to do so.

Memorable Moments

What's your most memorable chess moment?

My piece on the 2006 Chess Club Championship will be up sometime this week.

Sorry for the delay!