Sofia Polgar's new book is instructive and informative. It is also generously illustrated, with acrylic on canvas paintings by the author. It is published by Russell Enterprises, and makes for an ideal Christmas gift. We have known Sofia since she was a very young girl, and tell you about that in part two of our review 0150 which also includes some of the paintings from the book.
Chess took centre stage in Budapest last Saturday. Judit Polgar organised her Global Chess Festival. 3000 chess lovers attended the events at the National Gallery. Over 10,000 participated via the internet.