“The boy has no clue about chess, and there’s no future at all for him in this profession” Once upon a time, back in 1963, a talented 12-year-old boy was accepted in the prestigious Botvinnik…
Max Euwe Birthday
Chess history is full of big and surprising upsets: • Harry Nelson Pillsbury winning Hastings 1895 • Vincent Keymer winning Grenke Open 2018 • Vjekoslav Nemec winning a won endgame somewhere back in 2015 In…
Wilhelm Steinitz Birthday
I once read somewhere that there are three ways of becoming successful in a particular field: – Be the first – Be the best – Be the only Great people have managed to become the…
Matthew Sadler Birthday
There are many things in life that get better as they grow older:⠀ French Wine⠀ Pink Floyd’s Dark Side Of The Moon⠀ Madonna⠀ However, none of them have gotten as good as they grew older…
Another 7 Checkmate Patterns Every Chess Player Should Know
This is a 2nd part of the post devoted to Checkmate Patterns Every Chess Player Should Know. The 1st part of the post is available here. Mate nr. 9 A piece on f6 can be…
7 Checkmate Patterns Every Chess Player Should Know
Initially, this was imagined as a single post. Due to its length, we have decided to split it into two parts. The second part titled Another 7 Checkmate Patterns Every Chess Player Should Know can…
Is Chess A Sport? I Think Not, And Here’s Why!
Is Chess A Sport? „B-b-b-but chess is not a sport!“ Every chess player has heard these words. The debate whether our ancient game should count as a sport is probably as ancient as… our ancient…
John Nunn Birthday
“Being too intelligent can be a burden. It can get in your way. I am convinced that the reason [he] never became the World Champion is that he is too clever for that”, were the…
Croatian Chess Championship 2019 – Highlights
Venue and regulations The annual 50th Croatian Chess Championship was held this year from 31st March to 11th April 2019, in hotel „Central“ located in the city of Bjelovar. The tournament consisted of 11-rounds and…
Garry Kasparov Birthday
In my life, there were numerous events that made me sad: – My last World of Warcraft raid ever – Durant signing for Warriors – Mufasa’s death However, never have I been as sad as…
Alex Yermolinsky Birthday
“Good time of day, dear friends!” Every chess player familiar with this introduction can probably connect it to the deep, soothing, baritone of the chess legend, author and Grandmaster, Alex Yermolinsky. “Uncle Yermo” was born…
Elmar Magerramov Birthday
We humans have a strong tendency to remember only the very best. We also have a tendency to forget not only people who weren’t the best, but also those who helped the very best behind…