Michael Tal is usually considered in conjunction with Alexander Koblenz. But Valentin Kirillov was also quite often the second-champion of the ex-world champion. Many years later, he wrote a book of memoirs about his friend, which immediately became a rarity!

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"The beauty of a move lies not in its appearance but in the thought behind it."

🔸 Aron Nimzowitsch

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Spassky vs Korchnoi 1977 Candidates Final held in Belgrade, Yugoslavia.

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West German grandmaster Robert Hübner, pictured at the Tilburg Interpolis tournament, October 1986.

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Best Checkmate Combinations Ever - 6

Ding Liren defeats Teimour Radjabov in game 2 of FIDE World Cup Final. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave and Yu Yangyi made a draw.

Ding Liren's strategic masterclass against Teimour Radjabov's risky opening choice in the second game of the #FIDEWorldCup final.

Ding Liren is the first to score a victory in the #FIDEWorldCup2019 final.
He beats Radjabov in the second game to take a lead in their 4-game match.

Ding, Liren - Radjabov, Teimour

1-0

FIDE World Cup 2019 round 7-2

Interview with Teimour Radjabov | FIDE World Cup 2019 | Final. Game 2 |

"Psychologically I was ready for this result from the first round. Anything can happen, you can lose at any moment. I do not have any special thoughts about it. I am just playing game after game," commented Radjabov on his first loss at #FIDEWorldCup.

Ding Liren on his win vs Radjabov | FIDE World Cup 2019 | Final. Game 2 |

The 2nd game in MVL-Yu Yangyi also ends in a quiet draw.

Interview with Vachier-Lagrave and Yu | FIDE World Cup 2019 | Final. Game 2 |

Chess calendar: October 2019

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October 2019🏆
Top GMs rating by FIDE chess