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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...
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. In addition, he is an active member of...
Vasyl Ivanchuk (1969) is a talented Ukrainian GM who attracted the attention of the chess world in 1991 after winning the Linares tournament. He won ahead of Gary Kasparov who was the World Champion...
Hans Moke Niemann is an American GM who had a rapid progression in the game as a teenager. He attracted wide public attention after his game against Magnus Carlsen which happened in the third...
This post is a collaboration with my friend Misha who is a true chess enthusiast. I met him at Nairobi Chess Club (NCC) where he served as a Committee Member, Director of Play for...
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. In addition, he is an active member of...
The goal in chess is to checkmate the opponent’s king. Players choose the openings according to their style, the prospect of playing an attacking game or the knowledge they have about openings. The development...
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. In addition, he is an active member of...
Anatol Gerschenkron developed his short chess career in Austria. Gerschenkron was born in 1911 and died at the age of 27. In route from Vienna to Paris he caught a chill that developed into...
Nairobi Chess Club (NCC) develops a wide program of activities for its members. Among others, the program includes tournaments, lessons, and game review from recent local competitions. During the month of May, 2023, the...