"We should praise, rather, the courage of the player who, relying only on his intuition, plunges into a brilliant combination of which the issue does not appear to him too clear."
🔸 Eugene Znosko-Borovsky
@UnityChessClub
🔸 Eugene Znosko-Borovsky
@UnityChessClub
Via Chess__News - a photo of Mark Taimanov giving a simultaneous display with clocks at the legendary Leningrad Pioneers' Palace in 1958.
The 3rd opponent from the left is the young Genna Sosonko.
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
The 3rd opponent from the left is the young Genna Sosonko.
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
Kupreichik (USSR) v. Nasir Ali (India), from the opening round of the New Delhi International, December 1982.
The event was won by Dorfman (USSR); Kupreichik was 2nd; 3rd-5th were Taimanov (USSR), Dibyendu Barua & Thipsay (India).
(Photo via https://sputnik.by.)
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
The event was won by Dorfman (USSR); Kupreichik was 2nd; 3rd-5th were Taimanov (USSR), Dibyendu Barua & Thipsay (India).
(Photo via https://sputnik.by.)
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
Unity Chess Club
Kupreichik (USSR) v. Nasir Ali (India), from the opening round of the New Delhi International, December 1982. The event was won by Dorfman (USSR); Kupreichik was 2nd; 3rd-5th were Taimanov (USSR), Dibyendu Barua & Thipsay (India). (Photo via https://sputnik.by.)…
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Jan Timman's Best Chess Tactics -1
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Probably one of Wijk aan Zee's most memorable games. The then 16-year-old Anish Giri beat already No. 1 in the world Magnus Carlsen in merely 22 moves. Will we see the youngsters revolt again this year? #TataSteelChess
Here are 41 of the best chess puzzles from #WijkaanZee.
Includes puzzles from games of many famous players.
Press the "Play" button to play 10 puzzles from the list.
#TataSteelChess
https://chesspuzzle.net/List/63
Includes puzzles from games of many famous players.
Press the "Play" button to play 10 puzzles from the list.
#TataSteelChess
https://chesspuzzle.net/List/63
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Best Checkmate Combinations Ever - 54
Puzzle of the Day!
Solve this puzzle on interactive board: chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/130844
Solve this puzzle on interactive board: chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/130844
♟ | Our Tata Steel Masters are ready! The first round of the #TataSteelChess Tournament is tomorrow… drawing of lots and the pairings will be published at the end of today. Stay tuned!
🔗 Tata Steel Chess (@tatasteelchess)
🔗 Tata Steel Chess (@tatasteelchess)
Daniil Dubov sadly had to withdraw from the #TataSteelChess tournament due to someone close to him testing positive for COVID-19. He has been replaced by 22-year-old Alexander Donchenko of Germany. Here's the updated list of participants. The tournament starts tomorrow!
♖ The #TataSteelChess Tournament 2021 starts this Saturday!
♖ Participants include Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, and Vachier_Lagrave!
♖ Watch our coverage live on http://Chess.com/tv starting at 5 A.M. PT / 14:00 CET.
♖ Participants include Magnus Carlsen, Fabiano Caruana, and Vachier_Lagrave!
♖ Watch our coverage live on http://Chess.com/tv starting at 5 A.M. PT / 14:00 CET.
Carlsen Heads Field As Pandemic-Defying Tata Steel Chess Starts Tomorrow
https://www.chess.com/news/view/2021-tata-steel-chess-preview
https://www.chess.com/news/view/2021-tata-steel-chess-preview
Chess.com
Carlsen Heads Field As Pandemic-Defying Tata Steel Chess Starts Tomorrow
Pandemic or not, there is always chess—even over the board. On Saturday, the 83rd Tata Steel Chess Tournament will start with the world's highest-ranked grandmasters Magnus Carlsen and Fabiano Caruana making their first moves on a physical chessboard in three…
Magnus Carlsen & Fabiano Caruana top the #TataSteelChess Masters field! In an interview on the eve of the event Magnus talked about a recent lack of motivation, possible retirement & how he once lost a bet on Fabi with his father: https://chess24.com/en/read/news/carlsen-opens-up-about-retirement-before-17th-wijk-aan-zee-appearance
chess24.com
Carlsen opens up about retirement before 17th Wijk aan Zee appearance
On Saturday, Tata Steel Chess will begin in Wijk aan Zee and Magnus Carlsen will attempt to increase his record 7 tournament wins. In a candid interview on a Norwegian podcast conducted shortly after appearing in the Dutch town for the 17th time, the 30-year…
♟ | The 22-year-old Alexander Donchenko will make his debut in the Tata Steel Masters. He will replace Daniil Dubov, who had to withdraw due to someone close to him testing positive for COVID-19.
#TataSteelChess
https://tatasteelchess.com/news/a-dream-come-true-for-alexander-donchenko/
#TataSteelChess
https://tatasteelchess.com/news/a-dream-come-true-for-alexander-donchenko/
Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021
A dream come true for Alexander Donchenko
22-year-old Alexander Donchenko will see a dream come true, making his debut in the Tata Steel Masters.
♟💙 | Look who arrived safely in Wijk aan Zee... Good to have you back, World Champion! #TataSteelChess
During #TataSteelChess I am supported by #Zinzino - producer of diet supplements.
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🔗 Jan-Krzysztof Duda (@GM\_JKDuda)
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🔗 Jan-Krzysztof Duda (@GM\_JKDuda)
♟💙 Unfortunately no challengers, amateurs or visitors this year... but look at this brand new playing hall set-up! 😍 #TataSteelChess
🔗 Tata Steel Chess (@tatasteelchess)
🔗 Tata Steel Chess (@tatasteelchess)