Often, we get positions where we are aware of possessing an advantage, with no immediate tactics in sight. The advantage seems obvious not because of a material advantage but due to the better quality ...

My father grew up playing chess in his native Philippines, where the game is hugely popular. He became fairly skilled, and even won a few tournaments after immigrating to the U.S. Of course he was ...

Then again, I have to remember to take what he says with a grain of salt. One of the most skillful players at Dupont, Murphy claims to know only “a little something” about chess. Having just sat ...