Kasparov vs Karpov, Lyon 1990

Here is a link to a video of the Kasparov vs Karpov match in Lyon 1990. Enjoy it while it is up.

Hackettstown Blitz Tournament - August 31

We are holding a one-night Quick Chess-rated G/10 tournament on Monday, Aug. 31.
FREE ENTRY. Registration 7:00 PM. First Round 7:30 PM.
There are no prizes but it is a great opportunity to get a Quick rating.
USCF Membership is required.

SmithField Chess Club Quad, August 8 2009

Mike Laverty will hold another one of his award-winning series of chess events on Saturday, Aug. 8 at the usual excellent site in Smithfield Twp., PA, near Shawnee and just across the state line from NJ.

This month's quad features a progressive time control, from one round to the next. First round is Game 30, 2nd round is game 60, the 3rd round is Game 90. A neat concept. See details below.

Saturday August 8th, 2009. On Site Registration 9:15- 9:45 AM.
First Match begins 10:00 AM then ASAP
E.F. $15
USCF rated Quad G/30 G60 G90 $35 for 1st place.

Scholastic Quad K-12 Entry Fee: $10 G/30 Trophy to 1st place in each Quad
Rounds start 10:00 then ASAP

Only 3 miles into PA. The old Smithfield Township Building RT 209 Seven
Bridge Rd & Buttermilk Falls rd : RT80 Exit 309 1.5 miles on the
right before the 2nd light.

For more information please contact Michael Laverty 570-421-9802
Email : pack92chess@yahoo.com>

Nakamura wins World Rapid "Shuffle" Chess Championship

Hikaru Nakamura wins the World Rapid Chess 960, also called Fischer Random Chess in Mainz. Click here for a complete report.