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About John Lee Shaw
Total chess nut! I enjoy following the chess world and giving my two-penneth. I don't pretend to be an expert, I'm more a knowledgeable enthusiast. My chess writing can also be seen at www.chessimprover.com.
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Biel 2020

Radoslaw Wojtaszek Wins Biel 2020

August 10, 2020 John Lee Shaw

Huge congratulations go to Polish Grandmaster, Radoslaw Wojtaszek, who recently won the showcase event at the 53rd Biel Chess Festival, in Switzerland. Held between July 18th and 29th, Biel has been seen as a bit of an over-the-board test case, as chess looks to get back to some level of […check it out!]

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 10: Carlsen Wins Again. Caruana Retains Lead After Beating Firouzja

January 23, 2020 John Lee Shaw

Round 10 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, was played on Wednesday 22nd January. With the final rest day coming on Thursday, it would be interesting to see how the players would approach the round. Would those wanting to make their final push start now, or would they take it […check it out!]

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 9: Carlsen Beats Firouzja, Caruana Leads

January 22, 2020 John Lee Shaw

Round 9 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, was played on Tuesday 21st January. Monday had been a rest day and as they can affect players in different ways, chess fans everywhere waited to see what the resumption of play would bring. Without a doubt, the most exciting feature of […check it out!]

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 8: Caruana Beats Anand, Joins Firouzja In The Lead

January 20, 2020 John Lee Shaw

Round 8 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, was played on Sunday 19th January. The round would be the last one before the second rest day, what would it bring? Well, the answer is, some exciting chess, which resulted in pleasure for some and pain for others. The round saw […check it out!]

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 7: Firouzja Beats Xiong To Take Sole Lead

January 19, 2020 John Lee Shaw

Round 7 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, was played on Saturday 18th January. Round 7 marks the crossing of the halfway stage, and after it there will be less rounds remaining than have been played. Therefore, one would expect that anyone with aspirations of winning the tournament, will not […check it out!]

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 6: Points Go To Giri and Dubov as Carlsen-Caruana Is A Dud Again

January 18, 2020 John Lee Shaw

Round 6 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament, was played on Friday 17th January. After playing round 5 in Eindhoven, it was back to normality, as the Masters group returned to Wijk aan Zee. This year, there is only one ‘Chess on Tour’ location, (there have usually been 2), so […check it out!]

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 5: Firouzja Wins Again To Share Lead With So, Anand Beats Xiong

January 17, 2020 John Lee Shaw

Round 5 of the Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020, was played on Thursday 16th January. It was the ‘Chess on Tour’ round of this year, which meant that the Master group left Wijk aan Zee for the day and would play the round at a different venue. This year, the […check it out!]

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 4: So Beats Firouzja to Take Sole Lead.

January 15, 2020 John Lee Shaw

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020, continued with round 4 on Tuesday 14th January. It would be the final round before the first rest day. Looming rest days are always lotteries really, with it being anybody’s guess as to what is going to happen. Sometimes players will give that little […check it out!]

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 3: Firouzja Wins Again To Take Sole Lead.

January 14, 2020 John Lee Shaw

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020, continued on Monday 13th January, with round 3. Things were a little quieter in the playing hall, with the weekend being over, but there was still the buzz of spectators, and of course the sound of clocks being pressed from the amateur groups. Over […check it out!]

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Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 2: So Strikes Against Anand In A Bloody Round, 5 Lead

January 13, 2020 John Lee Shaw

The Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020, continued on Sunday 12th January, with round 2. It was a very busy day in the playing hall, with amateur events going on as well as the main groups. Spectators turned up in their hundreds, to see their chess heros play, partaking in a […check it out!]

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Top Story

Radoslaw Wojtaszek Wins Biel 2020

Biel 2020
August 10, 2020
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament will be held 12-28 January 2018 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. | photo © www.tatasteelchess.com

Tata Steel 2020, Rd 10: Carlsen Wins Again. Caruana Retains Lead After Beating Firouzja

Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2020
January 23, 2020

Also Fresh

  • The Tata Steel Chess Tournament will be held 12-28 January 2018 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. | photo © www.tatasteelchess.com
    Tata Steel 2020, Rd 9: Carlsen Beats Firouzja, Caruana Leads
    January 22, 2020
  • The Tata Steel Chess Tournament will be held 12-28 January 2018 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. | photo © www.tatasteelchess.com
    Tata Steel 2020, Rd 8: Caruana Beats Anand, Joins Firouzja In The Lead
    January 20, 2020
  • The Tata Steel Chess Tournament will be held 12-28 January 2018 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. | photo © www.tatasteelchess.com
    Tata Steel 2020, Rd 7: Firouzja Beats Xiong To Take Sole Lead
    January 19, 2020
  • The Tata Steel Chess Tournament will be held 12-28 January 2018 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. | photo © www.tatasteelchess.com
    Tata Steel 2020, Rd 6: Points Go To Giri and Dubov as Carlsen-Caruana Is A Dud Again
    January 18, 2020
  • The Tata Steel Chess Tournament will be held 12-28 January 2018 in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. | photo © www.tatasteelchess.com
    Tata Steel 2020, Rd 5: Firouzja Wins Again To Share Lead With So, Anand Beats Xiong
    January 17, 2020

Annotated Game

  • Picture of chess board, king lying down, a hand moving another piece. Hot off the chess, classic game.
    One From The Archives: Gunsberg vs Steinitz 1891
    February 25, 2016

In The Archive

  • 3 Decisive Games in London Chess Classic First Round
    December 10, 2016
  • Carlsen Wins Qatar Masters Open 2015
    January 3, 2016
  • Candidates Tournament 2016: Round 12, Karjakin and Caruana Lead, 2 Rounds Remain.
    April 13, 2016
  • New York City to Host World Championship 2016
    March 7, 2016
  • Polgar vs Anand, Dos Hermanas 1999
    May 16, 2019
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