The most exciting moment for the millions of chess fans has arrived. Tomorrow is the opening and in 3 days the 1st game between the World Champion Magnus Carlsen (NOR) & the Challenger Ian Nepomniachtchi (RUS). Follow the action on the official website:
https://fideworldchampionship.com
https://fideworldchampionship.com
Baku, USSR, 12th November 1985. Newly-crowned World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov is met by fans on his return to his native city, after having defeated Anatoly Karpov in their match in Moscow by the score 13:11 (+5,-3,=16).
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
To God be the glory!
Here is my FIDE Master certificate.
God bless you all.
God bless America.
🔗 Tanitoluwa Adewumi (@TaniAdewumi)
Here is my FIDE Master certificate.
God bless you all.
God bless America.
🔗 Tanitoluwa Adewumi (@TaniAdewumi)
It never ceases to amaze me how much chess is loved, respected, and appreciated in India.
🔗 Sam Shankland (@GMShanky)
🔗 Sam Shankland (@GMShanky)
Ian Nepomniachtchi is one of the most uncomfortable opponents for Magnus Carlsen: their “head to head” score is +4 -1 =8 in his favour.
Do you want to know more about the Challenger?
Visit the official #FIDEmatch2021 website: ➡️https://fideworldchampionship.com/player/ian-nepomniachtchi/
Do you want to know more about the Challenger?
Visit the official #FIDEmatch2021 website: ➡️https://fideworldchampionship.com/player/ian-nepomniachtchi/
Iranian-born chess world no. 2 Alireza Firouzja officially became a French citizen today!
https://www.lechorepublicain.fr/chartres-28000/loisirs/n2-mondial-des-echecs-alireza-firouzja-a-recu-la-nationalite-francaise-a-chartres_14049335/
https://www.lechorepublicain.fr/chartres-28000/loisirs/n2-mondial-des-echecs-alireza-firouzja-a-recu-la-nationalite-francaise-a-chartres_14049335/
"Look, if I knew how to beat Magnus I would have done it myself! Let’s see if Ian can figure it out"
Anand & Kramnik talk about the upcoming #CarlsenNepo World Championship match: https://chess24.com/en/read/news/anand-and-kramnik-on-carlsen-nepomniachtchi
#c24live #FIDEMatch2021
Anand & Kramnik talk about the upcoming #CarlsenNepo World Championship match: https://chess24.com/en/read/news/anand-and-kramnik-on-carlsen-nepomniachtchi
#c24live #FIDEMatch2021
Ian Nepomniachtchi being interviewed by NBC Sports.
This is the first time ever that a FIDE World Championship will be covered in its entirety by the NBC Sports network. #FIDEmatch2021
This is the first time ever that a FIDE World Championship will be covered in its entirety by the NBC Sports network. #FIDEmatch2021
Carlsen or Nepomniachtchi – Who will win?
https://en.chessbase.com/post/carlsen-or-nepomniachtchi-who-will-win
https://en.chessbase.com/post/carlsen-or-nepomniachtchi-who-will-win
2021 Chess Warmup Match for 19th Asian Games, a 4-game match between GM Ding Liren and GM Lu Shanglei, with time control of 90+30, inc 30’.
A draw in Game 2 and Ding Liren dips below 2800 again! https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/ding-liren-lu-shanglei-2021/1/1/2
#c24live
A draw in Game 2 and Ding Liren dips below 2800 again! https://chess24.com/en/watch/live-tournaments/ding-liren-lu-shanglei-2021/1/1/2
#c24live
Aleksandr Khalifman (b. Leningrad, 1966), pictured in 1988.
USSR U-18 Champion 1982, European Junior Champion 1985/86, 3-time Olympiad winner in the Russian team (1992, 2000, 2002), FIDE World Champion in 1999.
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
USSR U-18 Champion 1982, European Junior Champion 1985/86, 3-time Olympiad winner in the Russian team (1992, 2000, 2002), FIDE World Champion in 1999.
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
"If you don't know what to do, find your worst Piece and look for a better Square."
🔸 Gerard Schwarz
@UnityChessClub
🔸 Gerard Schwarz
@UnityChessClub
Seville, October-December 1987. The World Championship match between Garry Kasparov & Anatoly Karpov; it was drawn 12:12 (4 wins each, with 16 draws), and Kasparov retained the title. (No rapid/blitz playoffs in those days!)
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)
🔗 Douglas Griffin (@dgriffinchess)