“Chess is the gymnasium of the mind.”

Blaise Pascal



JERSEY JO’S CASUAL CHESS AND CHEESESTEAKS THURSDAY, APRIL 6, 4-6 PM.

Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks: Come for the chess. Stay for the cheesesteaks. On Thursdays from 4-6 p.m., Jersey Jo’s Philly Cheesesteaks is hosting casual chess at its one-of-a-kind shop at 187 18th Ave SW (in the small strip mall across the Frontage Road from the McDonald’s on 2nd St. SW).Read More…

REVISED ROUND 2 PAIRINGS FOR THE SPRING SWISS

The revised pairings for round 2 on April 11 are below.

Game of the Century? GM Magnus Carlsen versus NM Matt Jensen.

You might want to view Matt’s video of an amazing game posted below. Hey ChessGoals Goalie, I can’t believe it. I was on a good run in the last Titled Tuesday with a perfect score. You’ll never guess who I got paired against. Magnus Carlsen! We played a Catalan/Ragozin-type structure,Read More…