Here are 28 mates and chess combinations from the games of DEN GM Peter Heine Nielsen (47th birthday today) : http://wtharvey.com/niel.html . Find the winning moves. #puzzles
Between 1927 and 2007 Russian and Soviet players held the World Chess Championship title for all but 5 years, but the history of chess in Russia stretches back much longer than that! Andrey Terekhov provides a whistle-stop tour: https://chess24.com/en/read/news/a-history-of-chess-in-russia
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A History of Chess in Russia
In the 80 years since Alexander Alekhine became World Chess Champion in 1927 until Vishy Anand took the title from Vladimir Kramnik in 2007, Russian or Soviet players held the title for all but five years - Max Euwe (1935-37) and Bobby Fischer (1972-75) were…
⚔️ SEMIFINAL MATCH of the Best Chess Game of All Time Tournament! ⚔️
♖ Vote using the poll in the next tweet and tell us which of these games you think is better.
♖ Follow the tournament here: http://Chess.com/article/view/the-best-chess-game-of-all-time-tournament
♖ Vote using the poll in the next tweet and tell us which of these games you think is better.
♖ Follow the tournament here: http://Chess.com/article/view/the-best-chess-game-of-all-time-tournament
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The Best Chess Game Of All Time Tournament
We want to know your opinion! Which is the best game in history? We are pleased to announce Chess.com's "Best Chess Game" tournament. We've identified 16 of the greatest and most acclaimed games ever and seeded them into our tournament bracket. Every other…
What Is The Longest Possible Game Of Chess?
https://www.chess.com/blog/BradenLaughlin/what-is-the-longest-possible-game-of-chess
https://www.chess.com/blog/BradenLaughlin/what-is-the-longest-possible-game-of-chess
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What Is The Longest Possible Game Of Chess?
The longest chess game ever played in an official tournament as of writing this post was Nikolić vs Arsović played in Belgrade in the year 1989, This game lasted 269 moves and took 20 hours to complete! The game ended up being a draw: When I first heard this…
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GM playing with black pieces went for the Caro-Kann, and Grandmaster Alexander Morozevich answered with an agressive attack opting for the advanced line (e5). That was a good option to crush his opponent's defense.
(Result: 1-0)
(Result: 1-0)
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Dubov and Carlsen blew away Karjakin and So on the first day of their quarterfinals! https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/lindores-abbey-rapid-challenge-2020-final-8/1/3/3
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https://chess.com/events/2020-lindores-abbey-rapid-challenge-finals/12-Aronian_Levon-Nakamura_Hikaru
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Aronian - Nakamura | Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge Finals 2020 (12)
Follow the live chess game between Aronian, Levon and Nakamura, Hikaru (0-1) from round 12 of the Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge Finals 2020. Analyze the moves with an engine and interact with other chess fans.
https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/lindores-abbey-rapid-challenge-2020-final-8/1/5/4
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Aronian, Levon vs. Nakamura, Hikaru | Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge Final 8 2020
Replay the Lindores Abbey Rapid Challenge Final 8 Round 1 game played on 25/05/2020 with computer analysis
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♟Sundays with Unity♟
❇️$1,400 Prizes are 100% Guaranteed!
💎11th Unity International Weekly Tournament
May 31st, 2020
‼️New Changes‼️
1️⃣The starting time: 16:00 GMT
2️⃣The Country with the best result (more points) will receive $200 for its top 40 players.
3️⃣Total time: 120 minutes
4️⃣Registrations can be done in 2 ways:
A) Representative
B) Website: unitychess.com
5️⃣Payments for the entry fee ($4 plus tax) can be made in 4 ways:
A) Representative
B) Website: unitychess.com
C) PayPal: unitychess@gmail.com
D) Bank Account: for details send an email to: sundayswithunity@gmail.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 9 am (Arizona time), 16:00 (GMT)
3️⃣Time control: 3+0
4️⃣Website: Lichess.org
5️⃣Total time: 120 minutes
6️⃣Entry Fee: $4 plus tax
7️⃣Free entry for: GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM, WFM, International Arbiters.
50% off entry fee for seniors.
8️⃣The Berserk option is available.
9️⃣All players are required to have played at least 30 rated blitz games with their Lichess account.
🔟No more registration will get accepted one hour prior to the tournament!
*️⃣All players must take part in the tournament with their official Lichess ID otherwise won’t be able to win the prizes.
⏹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 prizes please contact the representative in your country or send your PayPal information to: sundayswithunity@gmail.com
🏆Awards
🥇The Best Country (more points in total):
$200 to the top 40 players of that country ($5 each).
📵If one player cheat, the whole country won’t win the $200 team prize!
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
U12:
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
♟Sundays with Unity♟
❇️$1,400 Prizes are 100% Guaranteed!
💎11th Unity International Weekly Tournament
May 31st, 2020
‼️New Changes‼️
1️⃣The starting time: 16:00 GMT
2️⃣The Country with the best result (more points) will receive $200 for its top 40 players.
3️⃣Total time: 120 minutes
4️⃣Registrations can be done in 2 ways:
A) Representative
B) Website: unitychess.com
5️⃣Payments for the entry fee ($4 plus tax) can be made in 4 ways:
A) Representative
B) Website: unitychess.com
C) PayPal: unitychess@gmail.com
D) Bank Account: for details send an email to: sundayswithunity@gmail.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 9 am (Arizona time), 16:00 (GMT)
3️⃣Time control: 3+0
4️⃣Website: Lichess.org
5️⃣Total time: 120 minutes
6️⃣Entry Fee: $4 plus tax
7️⃣Free entry for: GM, WGM, IM, WIM, FM, WFM, International Arbiters.
50% off entry fee for seniors.
8️⃣The Berserk option is available.
9️⃣All players are required to have played at least 30 rated blitz games with their Lichess account.
🔟No more registration will get accepted one hour prior to the tournament!
*️⃣All players must take part in the tournament with their official Lichess ID otherwise won’t be able to win the prizes.
⏹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 prizes please contact the representative in your country or send your PayPal information to: sundayswithunity@gmail.com
🏆Awards
🥇The Best Country (more points in total):
$200 to the top 40 players of that country ($5 each).
📵If one player cheat, the whole country won’t win the $200 team prize!
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
U12:
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