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KING DING - Story of first Chinese World Chess Champion and what effect it will have on Chinese chess

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Published: Monday, 01 May 2023 05:54
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Ding Liren wins World Chess Championship Match 2023! After 14 classical games of the match finished in a tie with the score of 7-7, the 2023 World Chess Championship advanced to the tiebreaks. Ding Liren won the thrilling 4-game rapid mini match with a victory in the last game to become the 17th World Chess Champion! Congratulations! -- International Chess Federation

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Women in Chess: A Journey from History to Contemporary Grandmasters

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Published: Sunday, 02 April 2023 20:44
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The history of chess can be traced back over a millennium, with its roots in India before spreading to Persia and beyond. As the game evolved and gained popularity, so too did the participation of women, albeit at a slower pace due to various societal factors. Today, there is a growing recognition of the importance of gender equality in chess, as women continue to make their mark on the game. This article will explore the history of women in chess, the challenges they have faced, and the modern-day successes of female grandmasters. It will also discuss the story of Laszlo Polgar and his daughters, as well as the work of the FIDE Commission for Women’s Chess on promoting women in chess.

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Why London Chess Conference was very important and what conclusions were reached

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Published: Tuesday, 21 March 2023 12:22
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A Heartfelt Thank You to the London Chess Conference 2023.  Last weekend, I had the incredible opportunity to attend the London Chess Conference, an event that brought together chess enthusiasts, educators, and industry professionals from around the globe. Organized under the leadership of the International Chess Federation Education Commission (FIDE EDU), Chess in Schools and Communities (CSC), European Chess Union (ECU), and ChessPlus, the conference proved to be an inspiring and insightful experience for everyone in attendance.

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TATA STEEL Chess Tournament 2023 - Magnus vs. rest of the world

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Published: Saturday, 14 January 2023 17:32
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The Tata Steel Chess Tournament is an annual chess tournament held in the Netherlands. It is one of the most prestigious and oldest chess tournaments in the world, having been first held in 1938. The tournament has a long and rich history, and has been won by some of the greatest chess players of all time, including Bobby Fischer, Garry Kasparov, and Magnus Carlsen.

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Immortal Game between Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky

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Published: Tuesday, 10 January 2023 13:16
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This is a game of the "Immortal Game" between Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky, played in London in 1851. It is considered one of the most famous chess games of all time, known for its aggressive and sacrificial play by both sides.

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Chess Informant (Sahovski) - gift from Serbian chess to the world

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Published: Monday, 02 January 2023 17:39
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When I spoke to my father in the late 90s, he just received a new book from Chess Informant internationally known these days as Sahovski. His eyes were full of excitement, chess energy and pride. Back in the days you ordered their books by traditional mail. You actually do it today too. How far have they evolved since 1966?

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Viktoria's fundraising with July 2022 Opening Master update

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Published: Monday, 11 July 2022 10:46
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Dear chess players, the summer is here. In full parade. And we are glad we could find you extra 100,000 games in order to be up-to-date and up-to-speed. With extra purchase you make today, you will send funds to bright individual student to fulfil her academic potential. Our team member and head of backoffice Viktoria Horvathova, got accepted to Kings College in London and asks you for help. 

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What we will learn from chess databases and 7 best things you can do with it

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Published: Saturday, 19 February 2022 11:13
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This article is the first in a series of articles on chess databases. The author makes no secret of the fact that databases are his hobby and will try to infect others with this passion. The author had an ELO around 2000 and the article is written from the point of view of a player of his strength.

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