As has already been mentioned, after his victory against Steinitz in 1894, the chess world was not keen on recognizing Lasker as the lawful world champion. Siegbert Tarrasch, who had just won another international tournament,…
Steinitz – Lasker World Championship Match 1894
After Steinitz’s successful title defence against Chigorin in 1892, chess world already started seeking the next challenger. Three names appeared as only real rivals – Siegbert Tarrasch, winner of multiple international tournament, Mikhail Chigorin, who…
Steinitz Chigorin World Championship Rematch 1892
In 1889, Wilhelm Steinitz published his famous opening guide, The Modern Chess Instructor. In this book, he published what he considered to be the best defence against the Evans Gambit. He also published a variation…
Steinitz – Gunsberg World Championship Match 1890
Although Steinitz scored a convincing victory in his match against Chigorin in 1889, he couldn’t sleep in peace for too long. There was an abundance of strong chess players in the late 1880s and many…
Chess study 24 – Alexander Kuznetsov study
Chess study 24 Alexander Kuznetsov study White to play and draw
Chess tactics 75
Chess tactics 75 The following problem is taken from the book Tactics in the Sicilian. WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN
Steinitz – Chigorin World Championship Match 1889
After his victory against Zukertort in 1886, Steinitz would enjoy the title of the World Chess Champion and the recognition of the chess world… For a while… Due to the fact that he was formulating…
Max Euwe best games
The Man Who Beat Alekhine In 1935, the chess World was struck with a shock of epic proportions. Alexander Alekhine, celebrated World Champion, has been defeated in a World Championship Match by relatively lesser known…
Steinitz – Zukertort World Championship Match 1886
Starting from 1834, regular chess matches have been organized between the strongest players on the planet: La Bourdonnais – McDonnell match in 1834 Saint-Amant – Staunton match in 1843 Staunton – Saint-Amant rematch in 1843…
Chess study 23 -Alexandr Herbstmann study
Chess study 23 Alexandr Herbstmann study, Shakmaty V SSSR, 1936
Chess tactics 74
Chess tactics 74 The following problem is taken from the book, Chess Tactics For The Tournament Player. WHITE TO PLAY AND WIN
7 types of blitz chess online players
Blitz chess online The 21st century can truly be regarded as the golden era for all the connoisseurs of the chess game. I have already written about huge positive impact Internet has had on our ancient game. This…