Alireza Firouzja just keeps on rolling. On 6.5/7 and 2798.9, he's a win over Alexander Grischuk today (or a draw & a win tomorrow) away from reaching 2800 sooner than Magnus! #ETCC2021 Rounds 6 & 7 report:
https://chess24.com/en/read/news/etcc-6-7-firouzja-hits-6-5-7-russia-stumble
https://chess24.com/en/read/news/etcc-6-7-firouzja-hits-6-5-7-russia-stumble
Soviet chess GM Lev Polugaevsky was born #OnThisDay in 1934.
One of the world's strongest players from 1960 to 1980s Polugaevsky was also known as distinguished author and opening theorist.
An admired theorist, he qualified for the Candidates Tournament on three occasions with unprecedented opening sharpness. Polugaevsky found success with his own variation of the Najdorf and held multiple USSR Championship titles.
One of the world's strongest players from 1960 to 1980s Polugaevsky was also known as distinguished author and opening theorist.
An admired theorist, he qualified for the Candidates Tournament on three occasions with unprecedented opening sharpness. Polugaevsky found success with his own variation of the Najdorf and held multiple USSR Championship titles.
" Those who think that it is easy to play chess are mistaken . During a game a player lives on his nerves , and at the same time he must be perfectly composed ."
🔸 Viktor Korchnoi
@UnityChessClub
🔸 Viktor Korchnoi
@UnityChessClub
Pictured during the World Championship match in Moscow, March-May 1960 - champion Mikhail Botvinnik & challenger Mikhail Tal. The contest took place at the Pushkin Drama Theatre in the Soviet capital.
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
After winning the #tatasteelchessindia rapid the other day, GM Arjun Erigaisi is now also leading the blitz halfway! Replay all nine rounds here:
https://www.chess.com/events/2021-tata-steel-chess-india-rapid-and-blitz
https://www.chess.com/events/2021-tata-steel-chess-india-rapid-and-blitz
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The "Tiger of Madras" takes time for the fans. Vishy Anand is not playing this year, instead he is helping the talented youngsters of India here and interviewing the players after the round. A true legend in his own country!! #tatasteelchessindia
🔗 Jeroen Van Den Berg (@Jvdbergchess)
🔗 Jeroen Van Den Berg (@Jvdbergchess)
Hotel Staff just delivered a gift to my room with no note or explanation or even letting me know who sent it. This is just too funny to not take the hint! Will look different for today's game.
🔗 Sam Shankland (@GMShanky)
🔗 Sam Shankland (@GMShanky)