Susan Polgar
@susanpolgar.bsky.social
US/World Chess Hall of Famer, 1st ever Triple-Crown World Chess Champ, 12 Olympic Medals (5 gold/4 silver), World #1 at 15, Broke Gender Barrier (91) 🇭🇺🇺🇸
One on one talk with Alexandra Botez. It is 40+ minute long and we touched on many topics rarely discussed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ectp...
#RebelQueen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ectp...
#RebelQueen
March 29, 2025 at 7:49 PM
One on one talk with Alexandra Botez. It is 40+ minute long and we touched on many topics rarely discussed.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ectp...
#RebelQueen
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ectp...
#RebelQueen
January 7, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Stamina and perseverance
January 2, 2025 at 5:26 AM
Stamina and perseverance
Happy New Year! I wish all of you an amazing 2025! 🎉🎊
January 1, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Happy New Year! I wish all of you an amazing 2025! 🎉🎊
I would like to congratulate GM Ju Wenjun 🇨🇳 for winning the 2024 Women's World Blitz Championship and completing the Triple-Crown. She became only the 2nd woman & 3rd overall in chess history to achieve this very rare feat (World Classical, Rapid, Blitz Champs).
I did it in 1996, Magnus in 2014.
I did it in 1996, Magnus in 2014.
January 1, 2025 at 3:54 AM
I would like to congratulate GM Ju Wenjun 🇨🇳 for winning the 2024 Women's World Blitz Championship and completing the Triple-Crown. She became only the 2nd woman & 3rd overall in chess history to achieve this very rare feat (World Classical, Rapid, Blitz Champs).
I did it in 1996, Magnus in 2014.
I did it in 1996, Magnus in 2014.
Carlsen is OUT of the World Rapid and will NOT play in the World Blitz!
He wore jeans (NOT allowed by FIDE according to tournament rules which were posted prior to the tournament). He's fined and agreed to change for tomorrow but refused to change for tonight. FIDE did not agree with his position.
He wore jeans (NOT allowed by FIDE according to tournament rules which were posted prior to the tournament). He's fined and agreed to change for tomorrow but refused to change for tonight. FIDE did not agree with his position.
December 28, 2024 at 5:32 AM
Carlsen is OUT of the World Rapid and will NOT play in the World Blitz!
He wore jeans (NOT allowed by FIDE according to tournament rules which were posted prior to the tournament). He's fined and agreed to change for tomorrow but refused to change for tonight. FIDE did not agree with his position.
He wore jeans (NOT allowed by FIDE according to tournament rules which were posted prior to the tournament). He's fined and agreed to change for tomorrow but refused to change for tonight. FIDE did not agree with his position.
December 27, 2024 at 2:46 PM
December 25, 2024 at 11:38 PM
December 25, 2024 at 11:38 PM
Merry Christmas Tree Tactic!
This puzzle was created by my long time friend and mentor, the late GM Pal Benko.
White to move and checkmate in 2. No computer lines please! Have fun! 🙂
#ChessTactic #ChessPunks #MerryChristmas
This puzzle was created by my long time friend and mentor, the late GM Pal Benko.
White to move and checkmate in 2. No computer lines please! Have fun! 🙂
#ChessTactic #ChessPunks #MerryChristmas
December 25, 2024 at 12:10 PM
Merry Christmas Tree Tactic!
This puzzle was created by my long time friend and mentor, the late GM Pal Benko.
White to move and checkmate in 2. No computer lines please! Have fun! 🙂
#ChessTactic #ChessPunks #MerryChristmas
This puzzle was created by my long time friend and mentor, the late GM Pal Benko.
White to move and checkmate in 2. No computer lines please! Have fun! 🙂
#ChessTactic #ChessPunks #MerryChristmas
A little bit cold in here! 🥶
December 23, 2024 at 5:49 AM
A little bit cold in here! 🥶
My 2 boys, December 2006 and December 2024!
December 19, 2024 at 5:40 PM
My 2 boys, December 2006 and December 2024!
Just two random people enjoying sushi lunch!
December 17, 2024 at 12:15 PM
Just two random people enjoying sushi lunch!
The new King of Chess!
December 13, 2024 at 1:06 PM
The new King of Chess!
Rebel Queen (March 11, 2025)
Forward by GM Yasser Seirawan
I am very much looking forward to sharing my story with you.
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/susan...
@grandcentralpub.bsky.social
Forward by GM Yasser Seirawan
I am very much looking forward to sharing my story with you.
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/susan...
@grandcentralpub.bsky.social
December 12, 2024 at 5:21 AM
Rebel Queen (March 11, 2025)
Forward by GM Yasser Seirawan
I am very much looking forward to sharing my story with you.
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/susan...
@grandcentralpub.bsky.social
Forward by GM Yasser Seirawan
I am very much looking forward to sharing my story with you.
www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/susan...
@grandcentralpub.bsky.social
6-6 with 2 to go!
Ding's best game in the past 2 years. This is his real strength when in good form. What a statement to make after a horrible blunder yesterday!
This will be Gukesh's biggest test in his career! How to come back from such a loss? Luckily, he has a day off to recup.
#DingGukesh
Ding's best game in the past 2 years. This is his real strength when in good form. What a statement to make after a horrible blunder yesterday!
This will be Gukesh's biggest test in his career! How to come back from such a loss? Luckily, he has a day off to recup.
#DingGukesh
December 9, 2024 at 1:39 PM
6-6 with 2 to go!
Ding's best game in the past 2 years. This is his real strength when in good form. What a statement to make after a horrible blunder yesterday!
This will be Gukesh's biggest test in his career! How to come back from such a loss? Luckily, he has a day off to recup.
#DingGukesh
Ding's best game in the past 2 years. This is his real strength when in good form. What a statement to make after a horrible blunder yesterday!
This will be Gukesh's biggest test in his career! How to come back from such a loss? Luckily, he has a day off to recup.
#DingGukesh
All of a sudden, game over! Gukesh won as Ding hung a piece in time pressure! This is what I've been saying all match, getting into severe time pressure is the formula for blunders/self destrution! This may be the game that could make history for Gukesh as youngest world champion ever!
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
December 8, 2024 at 1:07 PM
All of a sudden, game over! Gukesh won as Ding hung a piece in time pressure! This is what I've been saying all match, getting into severe time pressure is the formula for blunders/self destrution! This may be the game that could make history for Gukesh as youngest world champion ever!
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
Official result: Draw! 5-5 after 10 games. It seems that Ding has found his groove and made his intention known.
1) If Gukesh wants to win this match, he has to take chances to break up the deadlock.
2) Ding is happy to chill his way into the rapid and blitz playoffs.
#DingGukesh
1) If Gukesh wants to win this match, he has to take chances to break up the deadlock.
2) Ding is happy to chill his way into the rapid and blitz playoffs.
#DingGukesh
December 8, 2024 at 4:58 AM
Official result: Draw! 5-5 after 10 games. It seems that Ding has found his groove and made his intention known.
1) If Gukesh wants to win this match, he has to take chances to break up the deadlock.
2) Ding is happy to chill his way into the rapid and blitz playoffs.
#DingGukesh
1) If Gukesh wants to win this match, he has to take chances to break up the deadlock.
2) Ding is happy to chill his way into the rapid and blitz playoffs.
#DingGukesh
December 6, 2024 at 12:40 PM
Another draw, down to King vs King. 5 games to go with Ding having 3 white and 2 black games. Things are getting tight and pressure level is rising quickly.
December 5, 2024 at 9:16 PM
Another draw, down to King vs King. 5 games to go with Ding having 3 white and 2 black games. Things are getting tight and pressure level is rising quickly.
Draw! A big miss by Gukesh. It was inexplicable to me why he did not play the simple 44. h4 instead of Ke1. Rule of thumb: "If you have a running pawn, let it run FAST!" His King was better off on f1 so he can defend his bishop on f3 if needed. King on e1 didn't really have a purpose.
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
December 3, 2024 at 11:45 PM
Draw! A big miss by Gukesh. It was inexplicable to me why he did not play the simple 44. h4 instead of Ke1. Rule of thumb: "If you have a running pawn, let it run FAST!" His King was better off on f1 so he can defend his bishop on f3 if needed. King on e1 didn't really have a purpose.
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
Draw! In spite of Gukesh risking and going into a worse position, Ding is still happy with a peaceful ending. They have a day off tomorrow.
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
December 2, 2024 at 11:17 AM
Draw! In spite of Gukesh risking and going into a worse position, Ding is still happy with a peaceful ending. They have a day off tomorrow.
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
Draw! A big questionable decision by Ding not to push for a win. He seemed content with 1/2 point. He may not have won anyway, but the killer instinct would have set an important psychological tone. And there was ZERO risk to push while white had to work hard to hold. Very baffling! 🤔
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
December 1, 2024 at 4:16 AM
Draw! A big questionable decision by Ding not to push for a win. He seemed content with 1/2 point. He may not have won anyway, but the killer instinct would have set an important psychological tone. And there was ZERO risk to push while white had to work hard to hold. Very baffling! 🤔
#DingGukesh
#DingGukesh
November 29, 2024 at 9:09 PM
Officially over. Score is 2-2 after 4 games. Ding got almost nothing in both white games. It seems that Ding got what he wanted, a slow pace strategical game with no risks. Gukesh also got what he wanted, eliminate a black game.
Now it is best of 10 games!
#DingGukesh
Now it is best of 10 games!
#DingGukesh
November 29, 2024 at 12:36 PM
Officially over. Score is 2-2 after 4 games. Ding got almost nothing in both white games. It seems that Ding got what he wanted, a slow pace strategical game with no risks. Gukesh also got what he wanted, eliminate a black game.
Now it is best of 10 games!
#DingGukesh
Now it is best of 10 games!
#DingGukesh