Chess Politics
Doctor Susan Polgar
It’s DOCTOR Susan Polgar now.
I guess it’s already big news at ChessBase. Susan Polgar will become director of new institute and coach of the Knight Raiders chess team of Texas Tech University after receiving honorary doctoral degree.
Another bonus is that Susan and her husband Paul Truong will head the Texas Tech University [...]
I guess it’s already big news at ChessBase. Susan Polgar will become director of new institute and coach of the Knight Raiders chess team of Texas Tech University after receiving honorary doctoral degree.
Another bonus is that Susan and her husband Paul Truong will head the Texas Tech University [...]
Popularity: 3% [?]
Malaysia for Bessel or Kirsan?
If you have read the open letter by Dato Tan last week, it’s a vote for neither one but for both!!
We believe that a viable alternative is a joint Ilyumzhinov-Kok presidency. We are certain that the two candidates can create a heroic, historic moment in FIDE affairs by recognizing how their strengths complement one another [...]
We believe that a viable alternative is a joint Ilyumzhinov-Kok presidency. We are certain that the two candidates can create a heroic, historic moment in FIDE affairs by recognizing how their strengths complement one another [...]
Popularity: 3% [?]
Philippines for Bessel?
Taken from the Tempo:
“The current FIDE leadership has treated the Philippines shabbily in the past. Some of our players have been barred from competing overseas. We have been de-listed from the world ratings not a few times,” said Estimo.
Sammy Estimo is the incoming National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) executive-director.
From the tone of the [...]
“The current FIDE leadership has treated the Philippines shabbily in the past. Some of our players have been barred from competing overseas. We have been de-listed from the world ratings not a few times,” said Estimo.
Sammy Estimo is the incoming National Chess Federation of the Philippines (NCFP) executive-director.
From the tone of the [...]
Popularity: 3% [?]




