Legendary chessplayer George Koltanowski passed away this week. The San Francisco Chronicle recaps his extraordinary life. Leontxo Garcia interviews Kasparov with the predictable incendiary quotes. The USCF has appointed a new Executive Director.
Chess continues to grope in obscurity in India.
The San Francisco Chronicle obituary of George Koltanowski who died Saturday at the age of 96. El Pais Leontxo Garcia profiles Peter Leko . Karpov once said Leko would never become world champion because his style was too conservative for his age, but that opinion is no longer considered valid, as many believe Leko can rise higher than Kramnik or Anand. In another article, Kasparov criticizes his rivals at Wijk aan Zee for a lack of fighting spirit. A new Online Sweepstakes .