Chess Seconds

In the realm of professional chess, there is a job that frequently goes unseen but is critical to a player’s success: the “chess second”. This word refers to an individual or team who assists a professional chess player, notably during competitions. A chess second has many important roles. They include: Chess seconds discover gaps in …

To Penang Open and Malaysian Open and not a single chess game played

Yes, that’s true. I went to two of the biggest chess tournament in Malaysia and in two weeks surrounded by chess enthusiasts all over the country and overseas, I didn’t even play a single chess game! Don’t get me wrong. I am very interested in the game and am interested to watch the exciting games …