Crossword/Games

Another Norwegian Teenager Emerges as a Threat

Jon Ludvig Hammer, 19, was the most impressive player at the European Team Championships, which has helped him escape the shadow of his countryman Magnus Carlsen.

Award-Winning Declarer Play From the Lederer Competition

Eight teams were invited to compete in the Lederer Memorial Trophy, which was contested in London last month. The award for the best declarer play occurred on the diagramed deal.

Last Deal Decides London Tournament

There was an unfortunate scheduling clash over the weekend of Oct. 17.

At the Champions’ Cup, an Italian Hat Trick

The 48-board final of the eighth European Champions’ Cup in Paris on Oct. 18 was between the two-time defending champion, ASD Angelini Roma, and BC Bamberger Reiter from Germany.

An Often-Shunned Opening, for Good Reason

The dangers of one unpopular opening, the Smith-Morra Garmbit, were illustrated in a game last month between Marc Esserman and Tom Bartell.

At the Autumn Leaf Regional, a Study in Taking All Chances

The District 3 Autumn Leaf Regional took place in Danbury, Conn., from Oct. 12 to 18.

Eight Tricks Are Obvious, but the Ninth?

Nearly 20 women competed in the first European Universities Championship, which was held in Opatija, Croatia, from Oct. 4 to 10.

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Reclaiming a Championship, With a Nod to Motherhood

The United States women’s champion, Anna Zatonskih, easily defended her title last week and joked, “I am trying to prove that motherhood did something good.” She has a 2-year-old daughter.