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Thursday, December 1, 2011
Now chess reality TV show in America - video trailer
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2011
Hello everyone,
American Chess Star is a reality chess TV show. It features Jonathan Corbblah, Jennifer Shahade, Alan Stein, Michelle Tantoco, Tali Kogan, Jean-Francois Shahade, Blake Eichenseer, Kateryna Knight, Quinn Arlington Waters and more. Look for news, clips and episodes on the Xtreme Chess Championships in the coming weeks. You can also keep track on the USCF website.
Chess players head for China - 1st SportAccord World Mind Games from Dec 9
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2011
Hello everyone,
The first edition of SportAccord World Mind Games from 8-16 December in Beijing! Watch live the world's best Bridge, Chess, Draughts, Go and Xiangqi players. Coverage to kick-off on 9 December on The Sports Hub. Here is the nice promo.
Cool chess video of Musical artistes trying a game of chess
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2011
Hi everyone,
This is the video from Toronto where the Princess of Wales Theatre is showing Chess The Musical from September 24-October 30. The theatre artistes of the musical came out to play a game of chess on a giant board. Pretty cool. Let us know if you go for the play. You can check details of the show here.
Classy chess treat from Budapest - Vivaldi dance show
Chess news and chess trivia blog (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2010
Hi Everyone,
Here is a nice cool video to enjoy the serene December winter with the Botafogo Dance Ensemble's Chess dance show. You can find more information at the www.botafogo.hu. What a treat from Budapest!
Chess news and chess trivia blog (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2010
Hello Everyone,
This is a real funny and creative Thinkbox advertisement. It features a real 'special' dog called Harvey. Harvey can do a lot of things like drive the kids to school, check the washing in the machine, iron clothes and more...
The ad features a couple visiting a dogs' home to choose a pooch to adopt. They see two conventionally lovable dogs using all their considerable charms to sell themselves before they encounter a less obviously cute dog called Harvey, who has a different, smarter approach: He's made a TV ad!
The soundtrack to the ad is Bachman-Turner Overdrive's 1974 classic 'You ain't seen nothing yet'.
We'd pick Harvey for just one thing... you know what?
Too bad the chess scene is just so fleeting. But then we love to feature all adverts with even a little bit of chess you know.
Cool video: What was Kramnik doing at the Russian Women's Chess Championship?
Chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2010
Hi Everybody,
What has Vladimir Kramnik been doing at the Russian Women's Chess Championship? He's been playing chess of course! You mean Kramnik has been playing chess at the Russian Women's Championship? Is that a new gender thing?
Well gender thing yes. Watch the video.
Meanwhile, if you're looking for a super report on the opening of the Russian Women's Chess Championship check www.chessbase.com. You will love the photos and all the other videos. Enjoy.
The World Blitz Championship is being held parallel to the Russian Women's Championship. So, Kramnik took time out to check the 'strong' chess player. This special display was arranged with the guests.
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess News & Trivia (c) 2010
Hello Everyone,
Here is a nicely done, crisp and interesting chess movie shot by Seelinger Productions. So much can happen during a game of chess. But this is way too imaginative. Very, very cool and creative indeed. Enjoy!
The tag line for the video runs: The quest for check might win your mate. But watch the film to find out how true that is.
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