In 1983, Frederic Friedel wrote an article for a German magazine, defining and celebrating "Super Grandmasters" – players who were rated 2600 or higher. There were 13 such players, Today things have changed somewhat – to put it mildly.
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Thirteen Super Grandmasters!
In 1983 rookie chess journalist Frederic Friedel wrote an article for a German magazine, defining and celebrating "Super Grandmasters" – players who were rated 2600 or higher. There were 13 such players, and they were led by World Champion Anatoly Karpov…
Judit played this game with white in 1987 against Philippe Kerkhof in Brussels. What is the fastest way to win?
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Daily chess puzzle
Dimakiling - Thipsay, Titled Tuesday 2020
https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/166835
Amanov - De Abreu, Titled Tuesday 2020
https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/165392
Very tricky drawing tactics today in the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour final. #ImpactChess
https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/174871
Dimakiling - Thipsay, Titled Tuesday 2020
https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/166835
Amanov - De Abreu, Titled Tuesday 2020
https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/165392
Very tricky drawing tactics today in the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour final. #ImpactChess
https://chesspuzzle.net/Puzzle/174871
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Puzzle 166835: Black to win
Click the diagram to solve this chess puzzle from the game Dimakiling, Oliver - Thipsay, Praveen M, chess.com 2020.
Hikaru Nakamura leads 3:2 and can now win the title and $140,000 tomorrow! If Magnus is going to win he needs to win the remaining two sets: https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/kiva-finals-of-the-magnus-carlsen-chess-tour-2020/9/1/7
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Hikaru Nakamura took a 3:2 lead against Magnus Carlsen on the most dramatic day of the final yet - the US Champion can now win it all tomorrow! Replay the games: https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/kiva-finals-of-the-magnus-carlsen-chess-tour-2020/9/1/7
#ImpactChess #c24live
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The first win on Day 5 after 4 draws.
Carlsen takes a lead in the match after winning the first blitz game with black pieces. #ImpactChess
Carlsen takes a lead in the match after winning the first blitz game with black pieces. #ImpactChess
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What a spirit by Nakamura! Equalizing twice and then winning in Armageddon.
Another great set victory by the American GM against the world champ. He again takes the lead in the match. #ImpactChess
Another great set victory by the American GM against the world champ. He again takes the lead in the match. #ImpactChess
On Day 6 Magnus Carlsen played through the pain barrier to level the score (again!) at 3:3, so that on Thursday we have the final set of the final match of the Magnus Carlsen Chess Tour Finals! https://chess24.com/en/read/news/magnus-tour-final-6-carlsen-plays-through-pain-to-force-decider
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