The final of the FIDE Moscow Grand Prix 2019, will be an all-Russian affair, between Ian Nepomniachtchi and Alexander Grischuk. The two emerged the victors in their semi-finals, against Radoslaw Wojtaszek and Hikaru Nakamura respectively. Grischuk made rather light work of things in his match against Nakamura. He wrapped things […check it out!]
The quarter-finals of the FIDE Grand Prix in Moscow, has seen Hikaru Nakamura, Alexander Grischuk, Ian Nepomniachtchi and Radoslaw Wojtaszek, advance into the semi’s. All but one of the matches went to tie-breaks, that of Peter Svidler against Radoslaw Wojtaszek. I had thought that this had the promise of being […check it out!]
Hi! Nice to have you along for another annotated game. Before I get to today’s game, I just want to thank you for your support and encouragement with this feature. It is really nice to know that it is bringing some pleasure. Also, if you have any thoughts on possible […check it out!]
The 2019 FIDE Grand Prix series, kicked off over the weekend in Moscow — and with it, the search for Magnus Carlsen’s next World Championship challenger also got underway. As you will probably know, there will be a total of four Grand Prix this season, starting with Moscow, from May […check it out!]
The FIDE Moscow Grand Prix 2019, opened on Thursday 16 May. Of the 22 hopefuls taking part in the whole Grand Prix cycle, the 16 battling it out in this one are: Anish Giri NED (2787), Shakhriyar Mamedyarov AZE (2781), Ian Nepomniachtchi RUS (2773), Alexander Grischuk RUS (2772), Levon Aronian […check it out!]
Hi! And thanks for joining me for another classic game of chess. This week’s features two of the greatest chess players of all time. They are, namely, Judit Polgar of Hungary and Viswanathan Anand of India. These players will need no introduction for anyone who is not new to chess. […check it out!]
This week’s classical game features two of the most formidable opponents chess has seen. They are, namely Dutchman Max Euwe (World Champion 1935-37 and FIDE President 1970-78) and Paul Keres of Estonia. This game is taken from their 14-game match, which was played in different cities in the Netherlands, between […check it out!]
Mention the name Aron Nimzowitsch and thoughts will most likely leap to his literary masterpiece, My System. Released in 1925, My System is one of the first books I read on chess strategy, when a friend of mine trusted me with his antique first edition copy. I read it cover […check it out!]
Vincent Keymer was only just coming into the world when Magnus Carlsen became a Grandmaster, in 2004. Born in Mainz, Germany, he discovered chess at the age of five and developed quickly. At six years old, he won the under-8 category at the Sebnitz International Tournament, with a perfect 9/9. […check it out!]
It was just last November, that Magnus Carlsen had us chess fans banging our heads against a wall. Alright, maybe you rose above the befuddlement of his rather lack lustre World Title defence against Fabiano Caruana, dear reader, and in that case I take my hat off to you. The […check it out!]
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