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  • [ November 24, 2018 ] World Chess Championship 2018: Carlsen’s Final White Game Does Nothing To Threaten Caruana. Carlsen vs Caruana 2018
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Chess Olympiad 2018: #43 Batumi

43rd Chess Olympiad, Batumi 2018: Round Eight

October 3, 2018 John Lee Shaw

When one thinks back to round seven, the most disappointing aspect from a chess spectator’s point of view, was most likely the lack-lustre match between leaders Azerbaijan and Poland. If either of these teams had rolled up their sleeves and been prepared to get a little bloody, they could well […check it out!]

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Chess Olympiad 2018: #43 Batumi

43rd Chess Olympiad, Batumi 2018: Round Seven

October 2, 2018 John Lee Shaw

The 43rd Chess Olympiad in Batumi, Georgia, saw Azerbaijan and Poland at the top of the standings after round six. The only ones still on a clean sweep of matches, very little separated them. In round seven, they faced off against each other in what was a rather exciting tie. […check it out!]

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Chess Olympiad 2018: #43 Batumi

43rd Chess Olympiad, Batumi 2018: Round Six

October 1, 2018 John Lee Shaw

Those competing in the 43rd Chess Olympiad, underway in Batumi, Georgia, had a chance to rest up a bit on Saturday as there was no play. It would be a brief rest, however, as they were back at the boards on Sunday. They would be hoping for no ill effects […check it out!]

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Official graphics of Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana on a black background | © World Chess

World Chess Championship 2018: Carlsen’s Final White Game Does Nothing To Threaten Caruana.

Carlsen vs Caruana 2018
November 24, 2018
Official graphics of Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana on a black background | © World Chess

World Chess Championship 2018: In Game 10, Carlsen Tests Caruana Again and When The Challenger Passes Barely Survives Himself

Carlsen vs Caruana 2018
November 24, 2018
Official graphics of Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana on a black background | © World Chess

World Chess Championship 2018: Carlsen Brings Some Prep Out in Game 9, But Drops The Ball

Carlsen vs Caruana 2018
November 22, 2018
Official graphics of Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana on a black background | © World Chess

World Chess Championship 2018: Match Remains Level, Caruana Rejects What May Be His Best Chance Yet

Carlsen vs Caruana 2018
November 20, 2018
Official graphics of Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana on a black background | © World Chess

World Chess Championship 2018: Carlsen Dejected As His Second White Game In A Row Fails To Threaten Caruana

Carlsen vs Caruana 2018
November 19, 2018

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