Today marks the first anniversary of Magnus Carlsen’s incredible Game 6 victory over Ian Nepomniachtchi during the 2021 World Chess Championship Match. As you may recall, the first five games of the Carlsen-Nepomniachtchi were drawn. Their sixth game, however, was an epic battle where both players took risks for a decisive result. Magnus Carlsen’s talentContinue reading “One Year Later… Carlsen-Nepo Game Six”
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Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 11
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 10
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 9
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 8
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 7
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 6
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 5
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 4
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 3
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 2
Carlsen vs. Nepomniachtchi: World Championship – Game 1
A CLASH OF GENIUSES: MAGNUS VS NEPO – PART 2
Eade Fall Classic Update & Upcoming Events
Dear Chess Players, Thanks so much to everyone who joined us for The Eade Foundation Fall Scholastic Chess Classic. We are working hard to raise awareness of The Eade Foundation and all the fantastic work they do worldwide. If you want to donate this holiday season, please consider donating to The Eade Foundation. Your donationContinue reading “Eade Fall Classic Update & Upcoming Events”
Winning Chess Moves: Nepomniachtchi vs Karpov, 2/16/2013
We’ve already seen that Ian Nepomniachtchi won’t be intimidated by Magnus Carlsen’s talent, but will he be star struck sitting across the board from a World Champion? Based on his games against the current and previous World Champions, Nepo will be unfazed playing the holder of chess’ most coveted title. In fact, Nepomniachtchi seems toContinue reading “Winning Chess Moves: Nepomniachtchi vs Karpov, 2/16/2013”
Winning Chess Moves: Carlsen vs Tallaksen Ostmoe, 7/05/2005
Chess is booming in popularity and one of the reasons why is our current world champion Magnus Carlsen. Carlsen regularly produces stunning works of chess art that’ll make you want to play chess. Of course, Magnus’ primary goal in every chess game is winning. However, the very best chess players in history have a wayContinue reading “Winning Chess Moves: Carlsen vs Tallaksen Ostmoe, 7/05/2005”
Winning Chess Moves: Jonkman vs Nepomniachtchi, 1/18/2007
Ian Nepomniachtchi scored an impressive 10/13 in the 2007 edition of Corus Group C Tournament played in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands from the 13th-28th of January. However, his strong performance was only good enough for a second place finish as Michal Krasenkow took first with 10.5/13. Today’s puzzle comes from round 5 where Harmen JonkmanContinue reading “Winning Chess Moves: Jonkman vs Nepomniachtchi, 1/18/2007”
A CLASH OF GENIUSES: MAGNUS VS NEPO – PART 1
THE STRONGEST CHESS TOURNAMENT IN HISTORY
Greetings Chess Players. My name is Chris Torres and this is my daily chess musing for Tuesday, May 18, 2021. The Strongest Chess Tournament in History Begins on May 23 FTX Crypto Cup will take place from May 23-31. Its record $320,000 online prize fund has attracted a strong field of elite grandmasters. In fact,Continue reading “THE STRONGEST CHESS TOURNAMENT IN HISTORY”