Photos From Bennington Last Saturday

Another nicely done tournament courtesy of Parker Montgomery.

Blind Chess Champions

http://en.chessbase.com/post/blind-chess-school-is-surprise-winner-in-bangladesh

An interesting and inspiring article. There is also an excellent documentry about blind chess players in India titled Algorithims that is well worth watching.

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt2616594/

Team Match Vermont vs. New Hampshire

Calling all VT/NH players! Play a four round match for the glory of your state. 
September 9, 2017
Courtyard/Mariott, Lebanon, NH

Has Kirsan Resigned from FIDE? The Machinations Abound.

http://en.chessbase.com/post/did-ilyumzhinov-resign

Here is a good summary up to the time of this posting.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2017/03/28/kirsan-ilyumzhinov-facing-endgame-bizarre-power-struggle-top/

Our Nigel earns yet another FIDE accolade.

The Way Cool Trophy from the Batavia Tournament in the Netherlands

http://en.chessbase.com/post/9th-batavia-tournament-won-by-cheng-and-van-foreest

Prison Chess in Spoleto, Italy

http://en.chessbase.com/post/the-power-of-chess

Kingdom Chess Association Schedules Two Tournaments in Danville--One FIDE Rated

Upcoming Tournaments in Danville from Kingdom Chess and Relyea Chess. The games will take place at the Danville Community Center in the heart of Danville, VT. 
August 26th--US Chess rated one day Quick Tournament 
Sept. 23rd & 24th-- Two day Swiss. Open Section FIDE rated. U1600 non-FIDE.
More information coming soon.