Here are 24 chess puzzles from the games of RUS GM Ratmir Kholmov (1925 - 2006) : http://wtharvey.com/khol.html . Find the winning moves. #puzzles #chess
White Mates in 2.
Kholmov vs Y Kliavinsh, Vilnius, 1955
White Mates in 2.
Kholmov vs Y Kliavinsh, Vilnius, 1955
Prestel, Oliver (2131) - GM L'Ami, Erwin (2611)
Bundesliga 2017-18 Aachen GER, 2018.02.24
https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/131646
Bundesliga 2017-18 Aachen GER, 2018.02.24
https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/131646
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Puzzle 131646: Black to win
Click the diagram to solve this chess puzzle from the game Prestel, Oliver - L'Ami, Erwin, Aachen 2018.
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Mikhail Tal Wins Blitz Chess Brilliancy - Tal vs. Karpov, 1987
Vladimir Kramnik won the round-robin part of the #PlayForRussia charity tournament with 10,5 out of 14. The overall winner will be decided on May 14.
Semifinal matches:
Kramnik - Grischuk
Svidler - Tomashevsky
Semifinal matches:
Kramnik - Grischuk
Svidler - Tomashevsky
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❇️$1,200 prizes are 100% guaranteed!
💎Unity International Weekly Tournament
May 17th, 2020 (9th week)
‼️New Changes‼️
1. Only for the next week, the tournament starts one hour later at 18:30 GMT (due to the final chess match between Iran-France).
2. No more registration will get accepted one hour prior to the tournament!
3. Lichess usernames will appear on the registration page and all players can see it.
4. Registration can be done through Unity Representatives or at unitychess.com
✳️All players are required to join the Unity Team, which has been formed on Lichess for this tournament.
⏹Regulations:
1️⃣Type: Open
2️⃣Date: Sunday at 11:30 am (Arizona time), 18:30 (GMT)
3️⃣Time control: 3+0
4️⃣Website: Lichess.org
5️⃣Total time: 90 minutes
6️⃣Entry Fee: $4 plus tax
✅If you need any discount please contact us at:
sundayswithunity@gmail.com
7️⃣Free entry for the following players: GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM, WFM
50% off entry fee for Senior, NM, CM
8️⃣The Berserk option is available.
9️⃣All players are required to have played at least 30 rated blitz games with their Lichess account prior to the tournament.
*️⃣All players must take part in the tournament with their official Lichess ID.
⏹Prizes terms and conditions:
1️⃣All prizes will be paid within 2 days.
2️⃣Cash prizes are given to the top places, ranked by Lichess.
3️⃣If a player is eligible for two awards between the sections, the higher prize is awarded.
4️⃣The USCF (United States Chess Federation) rated players who don’t have Fide rating, will be eligible to receive the section prizes. Here is the formula to calculate their Fide rating: (USCF-100= Fide rating). That means a USCF player with rating of 1650 would be eligible to receive the section prize for under 1600 (1650-100=1550).
5️⃣Winners of class prizes can only receive prizes related to their rating level.
6️⃣The criterion for section prizes is FIDE Standard rating. If the player doesn’t have that, we will go with blitz rating. If not, then rapid rating. If the player doesn’t have Fide, nor USCF rating, we will consider him/her as unrated player.
8️⃣To receive your prizes please send your PayPal information to: sundayswithunity@gmail.com
🏆Awards
Open:
1️⃣$150
2️⃣$100
3️⃣$60
4️⃣$40
5️⃣-🔟$20
Women's Section:
1️⃣$60
2️⃣$40
3️⃣$20
Senior 50+:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U16:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2400:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2300:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2200:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2100:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2000:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1900:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1800:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1700:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1600:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1500:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1400:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
Unrated:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
🎁Unity Lucky Awards:
*️⃣The 50th, 100th, 150th, 200th, 250th, 300th, 350th, 400th, 450th, 500th, 550th, 600th, 650th, 700th, 750th, 800th, 850th, 900th, 950th, and 1000th places that will be announced at the end of the tournament by Lichess. Each of these players will be paid $10.
⏹Prohibitions:
1️⃣Using computers.
2️⃣Having someone else play for you.
3️⃣Using inappropriate language in chat room of Lichess.
⏹The Power of the Jury:
1️⃣Requiring players to play under the camera if needed.
2️⃣Prohibiting offending players from participating in future matches.
3️⃣Issues a verdict for players who have committed a violation outside the rules of the regulations.
4️⃣Verification: Ask players to play some blitz games on camera with the presence of some members of the jury after the end of the tournament, in order to verify their performance in the competition.
*️⃣The goal of this tournament is to provide a safe environment where chess players can compete and enjoy the games. Wish everyone good luck!
*️⃣Please join the tournament group in Telegram to communicate with us:
https://t.me/joinchat/BAHle1WqYMV-CbKE6nDgaQ
❇️$1,200 prizes are 100% guaranteed!
💎Unity International Weekly Tournament
May 17th, 2020 (9th week)
‼️New Changes‼️
1. Only for the next week, the tournament starts one hour later at 18:30 GMT (due to the final chess match between Iran-France).
2. No more registration will get accepted one hour prior to the tournament!
3. Lichess usernames will appear on the registration page and all players can see it.
4. Registration can be done through Unity Representatives or at unitychess.com
✳️All players are required to join the Unity Team, which has been formed on Lichess for this tournament.
⏹Regulations:
1️⃣Type: Open
2️⃣Date: Sunday at 11:30 am (Arizona time), 18:30 (GMT)
3️⃣Time control: 3+0
4️⃣Website: Lichess.org
5️⃣Total time: 90 minutes
6️⃣Entry Fee: $4 plus tax
✅If you need any discount please contact us at:
sundayswithunity@gmail.com
7️⃣Free entry for the following players: GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM, WFM
50% off entry fee for Senior, NM, CM
8️⃣The Berserk option is available.
9️⃣All players are required to have played at least 30 rated blitz games with their Lichess account prior to the tournament.
*️⃣All players must take part in the tournament with their official Lichess ID.
⏹Prizes terms and conditions:
1️⃣All prizes will be paid within 2 days.
2️⃣Cash prizes are given to the top places, ranked by Lichess.
3️⃣If a player is eligible for two awards between the sections, the higher prize is awarded.
4️⃣The USCF (United States Chess Federation) rated players who don’t have Fide rating, will be eligible to receive the section prizes. Here is the formula to calculate their Fide rating: (USCF-100= Fide rating). That means a USCF player with rating of 1650 would be eligible to receive the section prize for under 1600 (1650-100=1550).
5️⃣Winners of class prizes can only receive prizes related to their rating level.
6️⃣The criterion for section prizes is FIDE Standard rating. If the player doesn’t have that, we will go with blitz rating. If not, then rapid rating. If the player doesn’t have Fide, nor USCF rating, we will consider him/her as unrated player.
8️⃣To receive your prizes please send your PayPal information to: sundayswithunity@gmail.com
🏆Awards
Open:
1️⃣$150
2️⃣$100
3️⃣$60
4️⃣$40
5️⃣-🔟$20
Women's Section:
1️⃣$60
2️⃣$40
3️⃣$20
Senior 50+:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U16:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2400:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2300:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2200:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2100:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U2000:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1900:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1800:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1700:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1600:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1500:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
U1400:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
Unrated:
1️⃣$20
2️⃣$10
🎁Unity Lucky Awards:
*️⃣The 50th, 100th, 150th, 200th, 250th, 300th, 350th, 400th, 450th, 500th, 550th, 600th, 650th, 700th, 750th, 800th, 850th, 900th, 950th, and 1000th places that will be announced at the end of the tournament by Lichess. Each of these players will be paid $10.
⏹Prohibitions:
1️⃣Using computers.
2️⃣Having someone else play for you.
3️⃣Using inappropriate language in chat room of Lichess.
⏹The Power of the Jury:
1️⃣Requiring players to play under the camera if needed.
2️⃣Prohibiting offending players from participating in future matches.
3️⃣Issues a verdict for players who have committed a violation outside the rules of the regulations.
4️⃣Verification: Ask players to play some blitz games on camera with the presence of some members of the jury after the end of the tournament, in order to verify their performance in the competition.
*️⃣The goal of this tournament is to provide a safe environment where chess players can compete and enjoy the games. Wish everyone good luck!
*️⃣Please join the tournament group in Telegram to communicate with us:
https://t.me/joinchat/BAHle1WqYMV-CbKE6nDgaQ
Unity Chess Club pinned «♟Sundays with Unity♟ ❇️$1,200 prizes are 100% guaranteed! 💎Unity International Weekly Tournament May 17th, 2020 (9th week) ‼️New Changes‼️ 1. Only for the next week, the tournament starts one hour later at 18:30 GMT (due to the final chess match between…»
Amsterdam, 12th July 1971. At the drawing of lots for the traditional IBM tournament - ex-World Champion Vasily Smyslov (USSR), who would go on to take clear 1st place in the event.
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Amsterdam IBM, Round 15, 31st July 1971. One of the stem games of the 'Hungarian Variation' of the Grünfeld Defence (4.Nf3 Bg7 5.Qb3 dxc4 6.Qc4 0-0 7.e4 a6) - Lajos Portisch v. András Adorján. Hein Donner looks on.
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