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Book Club for those coping with grief and loss: Group will discuss books that touch upon grief and offer insight in how people cope with death and loss.

WAM ABU DHABI, May 23rd, 2013 -- Khamana Anthirat, Laotian Deputy Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources, and President of that nation's Chess Federation, has praised the efforts of Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Shakhboot Al Nahyan, President of the Asian Chess Federation, in the deployment and development of the game in Asia in general, and Laos ... (more)

The c3 Sicilian - Pawn-Snatching Lines! The c3 Sicilian - Pawn-Snatching Lines! Posted on May 22,2013 By William in Strategy & Game Review, Chess Openings, All Articles w/ Videos.

A news release from Sandia National Labs discusses the fall and rise of the human brain as a model for computers.

Perry Hall youngster Maverick Irwin started playing chess just two years ago at Cromwell Valley Elementary Regional Magnet School.

Research from Michigan State University finds that ample practice might not be enough to explain differing skill levels in activities like chess and music.

Jupiter goes retrograde on 07 Nov. 2013 while in Punarvasu, then moves back into Arudra and resumes Direct motion while in Arudra on 06 March 2014.

Vedant Kumar, a Grade R learner at Stepping Stones Pre-Primary school in Sandton, has displayed an exceptional memory from early on.

Brad Lundstrom, center, walks around the middle of a circle of desks while playing chess games in an exhibition format against Resurrection Christian School students Thursday.

New research led by Michigan State University's Zach Hambrick finds that a copious amount of practice is not enough to explain why people differ in level of skill in two widely studied activities, chess and music.

Space. The final frontier. In the 21st century, several films have boldly gone where many have traversed before, but most times the film is quite enjoyable, even though not wholly original.

Gata Kamsky of New York won his fourth U.S. Championship title after defeating fellow GM Alejandro Ramirez in a two-stage playoff.

Many chess players who discover go seem to leave chess behind, but notable Swedish grandmaster Tiger Hillarp Person , the author of " Tiger's Modern ," finds go to be a nice complement to his enjoyment of chess.

Q: This picture was among my dad's things after he died. It is in ink and measures 20 by 14 A1 2. It has the name "Bretske" and "1911" on the corner of the chess board, and on the bottom is "The Greatest Game in the World - His Move." What can you tell me about it? A: It is unusual for me to discuss art two weeks in a row, but I thought this was ... (more)

Pupils from Edge Grove School, in Aldenham, won a place in the regional finals of the Delancy UK School's Chess Challenge.

Russia's Sergey Karjakin has won the 100,000 Norway chess tournament after drawing against Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria.

Orrin Hudson to celebrate birthday bash with Charity Chess event. Ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Now's your chance to get in the game, says Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson.

Orrin Hudson to celebrate birthday bash with Charity Chess event. Ever wanted to learn how to play chess? Now's your chance to get in the game, says Orrin "Checkmate" Hudson.

It is held annually in the Norwegian capital. Jay Nordlinger's journal began yesterday, here .

Chennai, May 15 : The 2013-14 World Cup Kabbaddi Championship for Men and Women has been allotted to Tamil Nadu and the event would be held in February next year.