"Combinations have always been the most intriguing aspect of Chess. The masters look for them, the public applauds them, the critics praise them. It is because combinations are possible that Chess is more than a lifeless mathematical exercise."

🔸 Reuben Fine

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Wijk aan Zee, 28th January 1969. In the 12th round of the Hoogovens tournament, Efim Geller is seen in play v. Paul Keres. In the background, Lajos Portisch faces Mikhail Botvinnik.

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Geller and Botvinnik were to share 1st-2nd place in the event with 10½/15, a ½-point ahead of Portisch and Keres.

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The Sinquefield Cup sees Magnus Carlsen and 11 more of the world's best players compete in the Saint Louis Chess Club from 17-28 August 2019. The event is the fifth leg of the 2019 Grand Chess Tour. In addition to tour points the prize fund is $325,000, with $90,000 for 1st place.

Almost 800 players from 33 countries are participating in FIDE World Cadets (U8,10,12) Blitz and Rapid #Chess Championship in #Minsk🇧🇾

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Confirmed: Garry Kasparov will be playing a 20-game rapid & blitz Chess960 match against world no. 2 Fabiano Caruana this September 2-5! Full details:

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Olga Girya keeps leading Superfinal of Russian Women's Championship. Six players share first place in the open event.

29...Rxf2 30.Qxe4+

Girya 1-0 Gunina