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Archives June 2006
Surprises in San Diego (Members Only)By IM John Watson | 2006-06-30 19:47:17 America crowns two first-time champions,Alexander Onischuk and Anna Zatonskih.  
Exclusive photo gallery (Members Only)By Jacob Okada and J.Shahade | 2006-06-23 09:26:12 We didn't have room in the June Chess Life for all of our revealing U.S. Champ pics! Check out never before published shots in this web exclusive gallery. 
Alex the InvincibleBy WGM Jennifer Shahade | 2006-06-18 09:49:05 "I was overwhelmed when I saw the trophy engraved with Reshevsky, Morphy and Fischer and realized my name would be next! I'm part of history now." 
Chess History: The Morphy of the North (Members Only)By John Hilbert | 2006-06-17 19:08:18 Struck down in his prime 100 years ago this month at the tragically young age of 33, Harry Nelson Pillsbury never did get to play for the world title. 
The South Rises AgainBy Mike Klein | 2006-06-17 14:33:47 A Tennessee native qualifies for the 2007 U.S. Championship, and an Orlando high-school student has a bittersweet finish 
An American in IcelandBy Ben Johnson | 2006-06-17 12:04:22 Playing poker professionally has caused me to feel much deeper appreciation for chess. Editor's Note By Daniel Lucas | 2006-06-15 19:30:34 Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are certain to miss the future- John F. Kennedy The Law of Diminishing Tactical Sight (Members Only) By GM Andrew Soltis | 2006-06-14 14:50:05 In the key seventh-round game that gave Veselin Topalov his insurmountable lead in last year’s FIDE world championship, he missed a fairly simple win in a queen and rook attacking position. Chess To Enjoy (Members Only) By Andrew Soltis | 2006-06-14 00:35:42 More games this month from this year’s super-tournament at Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. Onischuk vs. Shulman: The Prequel (Members Only) By GM Susan Polgar with FM Paul Truong | 2006-06-13 18:35:16 Our first “Polgar’s Pick” shows new U.S. Champion Alexander Onischuk, normally a strategic player, can play aggressive, attacking chess when he wants to, as illustrated by this fine win over Yury Shulman at last year’s HB Global Challenge. Early Upset By Jennifer Shahade | 2006-06-13 11:30:59 IM Joshua Friedel won his second grandmaster norm. Special Prizes By John Watson | 2006-06-13 02:13:09 There were three special prizes at the Championship. Grandmaster Slayer By Jennifer Shahade | 2006-06-12 12:00:35 Batchimeg “Chimi” Tuvshintugs was the early sensation of the U.S. Championship, tearing through three grandmasters in the first half of the event. Local Favorite By Jennifer Shahade | 2006-06-12 01:41:11 Large crowds watched 16-year-old Elliott Liu’s games — not surprising for the only local San Diego player in the U.S. Championship. Looks at Books: The Latest Ruy Lopez Works (Members Only) By by Pete Tamburro | 2006-06-11 18:54:38 2005 World Open (Members Only) By GM Pal Benko | 2006-06-10 17:50:03 Last month’s Endgame Lab showed how even top GMs can mishandle endgames under time pressure. With the 2006 World Open just around the corner, GM Benko examines some endings from the 2005 edition. Setting Up An Attack By GM Lev Alburt | 2006-06-10 15:17:16 Most games on the class level are won or lost due to tactical awareness. In this month’s game, a D-player spots a knight sacrifice that his opponent miscalculates, leading to a pretty win. Meeting a Gambit with a Gambit (Members Only) By Bruce Pandolfini | 2006-06-05 15:08:42 Most opening gambits involve sacrificing a pawn to build an initiative. Sometimes, however, things get turned around and the hunter becomes the hunted. This is what happened in the game Weiss vs. Wirz. ABCs of Chess (Members Only) By Bruce Pandolfini | 2006-06-04 00:30:16 USCF Executive Board Candidate Statements By Candidates' Statements | 2006-06-04 00:20:25 The ballot for this year’s election of Delegates for 2007-2008 and to fill two vacancies on the Executive Board is not being included in Chess Life this year, it is being mailed to voting members separately. Ballots need to be received no later than July 19 to be counted and must be mailed to the address printed on the ballot. USCF Affairs By Bill Goichberg, USCF President | 2006-06-03 00:11:10 USCF communication has entered the 21st century! Solutions By | 2006-06-01 15:37:27 Solutions for Chess to Enjoy, Solitaire Chess, Endgame Lab, April Key Krackers and Ruy Lopez Puzzle Gallery. |
The online publication of the August Chess Life Magazine has been delayed for technical reasons. You can download the pgn file here. 2006 Chess Life Magazine Yearbook To download a pgn file with all the games from an issue of Chess Life Magazine (starting with October'06), log on as a member. GM Joel Benjamin answers your questions. Archives June 2007 May 2007 April 2007 March 2007 February 2007 January 2007 December 2006 November 2006 October 2006 September 2006 August 2006 July 2006 June 2006 |
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