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Not everyone will agree with this selection, but generations of American chess players grew up on the works of my next great chess author. I have read several of his books myself and always enjoyed them. Fred Reinfeld (1910-1964) Fred Reinfeld. Photo: World Chess Hall of Fame Fred Reinfeld was born in 1910. The lifelong … Read more
I have written before that taking up the French Defense saved my chess career. Well, that was great for facing 1.e4, but I needed something against the closed openings. One day in 1999 my dad brought home a book that helped me solve this task for awhile. Thanks, Dad. Play the Noteboom is the title … Read more
Thad Suits’s software has been a key TD tool for over 30 years. Image: SwissSys.com I’ve talked in the past about becoming a USCF Tournament Director. At first you’ll be running small club or classroom tournaments, or assisting more experienced TDs at larger events. If you decide to get into the TD game long-term, you’ll … Read more
According to the MegaBase, the first chess game Castellvi — Vinoles was played in Valencia, Spain in 1475. By “first chess game,” I mean the first recorded game played under rules similar to those used today. Earlier versions of chess did not have queens and bishops, for example. The Chess Game. Sofonisba Anguissola, 1555 Being … Read more