For those who have never heard of Rashid Nezhmetdinov, here’s a real treat. Nezhmetdinov was a most brilliant attacking player who was feared throughout the Soviet Union. And like Joseph Henry Blackburne he started with checkers and then took to chess in his late teens:

The Norwegian National Tournament 2012 is organized by the Sjakklubben Caissa on 7-14th July in Sandefjord. A day before the tournament start, 447 players are registered to compete in one of the 7 Rating or 8 Age Classes. Rating classes (7 classes, no age limitation) Elite: 2350 Rating or higher (playing for the main trophy) [...]

It’s shaping up to be the bumper event of the year, as the World No.2, Levon Aronian, of Armenia, joins World No 1 Magnus Carlsen and World Champion Vishy Anand in becoming the third player this week to confirm his invitation for the 4th London Chess Classic, at Kensington Olympia, 1-10 December, 2012. At 29 [...]

If you didn’t know, well now you do. The World Rapid and Blitz is currently being played in Astana, Kazahstan. The first 5 rounds of the rapidplay took place earlier today and the remaining rounds will be played out tomorrow. 1st= with 4.5/5 is World Number 1 and Supermodel Magnus Carlsen with Sergey Karjakin. Featuring [...]

To celebrate its 45th anniversary, the Festival is pleased to announce that World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen, who has already won twice in Biel (2007 and 2011), will come back for the 2012 edition. The Norwegian will replace Leinier Dominguez Perez to take part on Sunday, July 22 in the 45th anniversary blitz tournament and from Monday, July 23, in the Grandmaster Tournament, which will be a...

To celebrate its 45th anniversary, the Festival is pleased to announce that World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen, who has already won twice in Biel (2007 and 2011), will come back for the 2012 edition. The Norwegian will replace Leinier Dominguez Perez to take part on Sunday, July 22 in the 45th anniversary blitz tournament and from Monday, July 23, in the Grandmaster Tournament, which will be a...

The Biel Chess Festival takes place 22nd July (Blitz tournament) and from 23rd July the GM event. Magnus Carlsen whom the organisers secured by moving at the last minute to replace Leinier Dominguez Perez is the star of the event. Carlsen had chosen the Kings tournament in preference but became available at the last minute after its cancellation. Carlsen can therefore defend his title. Hikaru...

The Biel Chess Festival takes place 22nd July (Blitz tournament) and from 23rd July the GM event. Magnus Carlsen whom the organisers secured by moving at the last minute to replace Leinier Dominguez Perez is the star of the event. Carlsen had chosen the Kings tournament in preference but became available at the last minute after its cancellation. Carlsen can therefore defend his title. Hikaru...

Το σκάκι είναι ένα από τα ελάχιστα αθλήματα όπου αθλητές διαφορετικού φύλου, φυλής, ηλικίας και κοινωνικής τάξης μπορούν να βρεθούν ισότιμα αντιμέτωποι μεταξύ τους. Όμορφα στιγμιότυπα σαν αυτό της φωτό αναμένεται να...

Sergey Karjakin and Magnus Carlsen are leaders of the World Rapid Chess Championship 2012 after day 1. Karjakin convincingly won against Gelfand, Tkachiev, Ismgambetov, and Grischuk, and after a secure draw against Topalov in round 5 is at the top with 4,5/5. Carlsen is with the same result after victories against Kazhgaleyev, Morozevich, Bologan, Kurnosov [...]

To celebrate its 45th anniversary, the Biel Chess Festival is pleased to announce that World Number 1 Magnus Carlsen, who has already won twice in Biel (2007 and 2011), will come back for the 2012 edition. The Norwegian will replace Leinier Dominguez Perez to take part on Sunday, July 22 in the 45th anniversary blitz [...]

"The Chess Game" - Marcel Duchamp (1887 – 1968).Το Σκακιστικό Καφενείο απουσίασε γιά κάποιο καιρό από την διαδικτυακή συντροφιά. Κάποτε - κάποτε η καθημερινότητα και οι ανάγκες της επιβίωσης δεν επιτρέπουν την πολυτέλεια του χρόνου γιά...