We are Back This Monday. And Our 2025 Fischer Random Tournament is Next Week.

 

Sorry for the delay in posting. Life gets in the way of chess writing. Kid’s baseball games, spring yard work and an early family golf outing burned your humble scribe’s time.

Our next free club tournament will be the 960 Fischer Random Championship starting June 9th. Our tournament director wanted to give everyone a “warm up week” after our Memorial Day hiatus. So see you at the club tonight!

The tournament will be run over 3 or 4 weeks, depending on the number of entries. Entry is always free! The time control will be Game in 45 minutes per player with a 5 second delay.

Hope to see a good turnout for this fun event! Chess is always fun, but if you have never played 960 chess, here is your chance to try it. Come on into the Club this week and try it. I think you will get hooked on it as a nice change of pace.

Most chess players now have a 960 app on their phones just in case! With the pieces mixed up on the back row, it takes all opening preparation and throws it out the window. This lends itself to possible upsets.

Now for some chess quotes;

Chess is first of all, art. – Mikhail Tal

Chess is an art. – Gary Kasparov

Chess is everything. Art, a science and a sport. – Anatoly Karpov

Or the other view;

Chess is just a game. – Lajos Portisch

Chess is only a game and not to be classed with science or the arts. – Emanuel Lasker

The Livingston County Chess Club meets every Monday night between

4pm and 10pm

at the Buffalo Wild Wings in the Green Oak Mall in Brighton, MI. 

Stop in for some friendly chess, good food and 'refreshments'.

Everyone of all ages and playing strength are welcome to attend. And free lessons to all beginners!