Daughter talks of Tal’s final moments
“He was waiting to see us one last time…”
Mikhail Tal! While many argue over who was the greatest chess player of all time, none … Read the rest
Category: History
Brief Reflections on Igor Ivanov (2020)
The Igor Ivanov I knew
Today marks the 15th anniversary of the death of Igor Ivanov, who died of cancer at the relatively young age
‘Legend of Chess’ by Juan Bellon
Joaquim Durão: Legend of Portuguese Chess
by GM Juan Bellon
Joaquim Durão would have turned 90 years this past October 25. In a heartfelt and … Read the rest
The Life & Execution of Nikolai Krylenko
July 29, 1938
Nikolai Krylenko’s trial was short and sweet. All of 20 minutes. He was then quickly led off and shot. The judge was … Read the rest
Quinteros: My friendship with Bobby Fischer
The Charismatic Miguel Quinteros
The first time I saw Miguel Angel Quinteros he resembled more a playboy than a chess player. Tall, debonair and with … Read the rest
Today’s Insight into the Meaning of LIFE
Inspiration vs Technique
RUDOLF NUREYEV (1938-1993) Defected from the Ballet Kirov in 1961. Nureyev, considered the most accomplished dancer of his generation, partnered with English … Read the rest
Dr. Johannes Zukertort (RIP)
132 Anniversary of his death
I almost forgot, but fortunately I saw Stuart Conquest’s twitter posting today. So, please allow me to present what is … Read the rest
From the Archives…
Bobby Fischer in South America (1960)
Bobby Fischer and Osvaldo Manuel Bazan travel by train to Mar del Plata (March,1960) Great photo! Sixteen year old
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Kasparov in 2011:
Cheating, Faster time controls & Elitism
It was the spring of 2011. Kasparov had just finished a rapid visit to the playing … Read the rest
A little known attacking gem
Yakov Estrin
Most young players today have probably never heard of Yakov Estrin or perhaps they might have accidentally seen an old opening monograph with … Read the rest
Lasker loses odds-match to a young lady!
Loses 5 to 2
I recently came across this game below between 24-year old Emanuel Lasker and 22-year old Nellie Showalter. It was played … Read the rest
Lasker’s Immortal Simul
No Way to Treat a Lady
“Choose your lady wisely. She represents you.” Moosa Rahat Emanuel Lasker may have had a reputation for … Read the rest
Boris Spassky turns 83 years young !!
Spassky turns 83 years old today!
Happy Birthday, Boris!
Boris Vasilievich Spassky was born January 30, 1937 in Leningrad Boris was the tenth World Chess
… Read the rest Today’s Vintage Chess Humor
From the November 1968 ChessReview magazine, which I suppose correctly sums up the then prevailing attitude of 50-ish year old chess playing males towards women … Read the rest
A Celebration of Life
Captain William Davies Evans
He was born more than 200 years ago but is not forgotten. Captain Evans, Welsh-born, gave us chessplayers the ‘Evans … Read the rest
