Hi again dear reader! With the Norway Chess Tournament 2019 just around the corner, (June 3-15), I thought it would be a nice idea to take a look at a game from one of their previous editions. It is from their 2014 tournament and sees Alexander Grischuk facing off against […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!]
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!]
Hello again! The classic game for this week features a game between Bobby Fischer and Bent Larsen. The game was played during the Portoroz Interzonal Chess Tournament, Slovenia in 1958. The tournament had a huge field, of 21 players, with the top six finishers qualifying for the upcoming Candidates Tournament. […check it out!]
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