Carlsen became World Chess Champion in 2013 roughly one week before his 23rd birthday after defeating Viswanathan Anand. He has successfully defended the title in five matches. The last one against Ian Nepomniachtchi in...
Magnus Carlsen (born in Tønsberg, Norway, Nov 30, 1990) is for many people the best chess player ever. He has a remarkable chess career having won many international tournaments. Carlsen obtained his GM title...
In this series, we have seen many examples of mistakes and blunders. Dramatic blunders leading to losing the crucial game in a World Chess Match, as happened to Chigorin in his rematch against Steinitz,...
This post is a collaboration with Mr Andrew Crosby who is an expert in chess gambits. Andrew usually plays them in his games with great success. He is also member of our virtual Chess.com...
This post is a collaboration with Mr Andrew Crosby who is an expert in chess gambits. Andrew usually plays them in his games with great success. He is also a member of our virtual...
In previous posts, I have presented tricks occurring in chess games. You probably remember the trick disturbing the opponent. Or that one preventing the opponent from reaching a piece for promotion. Today’s trick is...
The Altibox Norway Chess Tournament is a closed super tournament held in Norway every year in the time period of May to June. The best world chess players take place. The format consists of...
