There are many things in life that started quite wonderfully and ended tragically: – My chess game against Ivona Purgar – Croatia’s Independence -How I met your mother However, nothing started as wonderfully and ended…
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Paul Keres Birthday
In the world full of World Chess Champions, it is quite easy to forget those who came incredibly close to the throne but never managed to make that final step. If we disregard Viktor Korchnoi,…
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…
Alexander Alekhine best games
Alexander Alekhine – Alexander the Great The fourth World Champion, Alexander Alekhine is widely regarded, together with Mikhail Tal and Garry Kasparov, as the World Champion with the most combative, tactical and attacking style. Although he…
Jose Raul Capablanca best games
Jose Raul Capablanca – The Cuban Genius Jose Raul Capablanca, the third world champion, is widely regarded as the greatest natural talent that ever played our ancient game. Already from his early days his gift…
Best games of Emanuel Lasker
Emanuel Lasker – The Fearless Fighter Emanuel Lasker, the second World Champion, has accomplished numerous feats that will probably never be surpassed. First of all, he held the title of the World Champion longer than…
Best games of Wilhelm Steinitz
Wilhelm Steinitz – the first World Champion The year 1886 is a year of colossal importance in the history of chess. On January 11th, the first official match for the title of the World Champion between…
Best chess players never to become World Champion – part two – Paul Keres
Friend Paul If it weren’t for the greatness of Viktor Korchnoi, examined in the first part of this series, the Estonian Paul Keres would have easily taken the number one spot on the “greatest player never…
Best chess players never to become World Champion – part one – Viktor Korchnoi
In the history of the chess there were only sixteen undisputed World Champions. The names of those masters who have managed to win the most valuable chess title are rather well known. Every chess player…