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Classical Chess Puzzle: Bobby Fischer – Tigran Petrosian 1-0
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, A little chess flashback here. This position is from the game Bobby Fischer – Tigran Petrosian, 1961. White is to...
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Sexy Chess Diva: Name Her
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, This photos are from an aptly titled article: Leave it to the Russians to Make Chess Look Sexy. In the most...
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Bangladesh Chess News: Ziaur Rahman Zia Wins Rating Chess
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, GM Ziaur Rahman Zia of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club emerged unbeaten champion in the Bishal Trade and Rupali...
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Four Players Tie in First Place at Olivier Breisacher Memorial, Tiebreaks to...
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, The very exciting Olivier Breisacher Memorial in Biel had its last round today. The whole tournament was very...
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Ni Hua Wins China Rapid Chess Event in Senzhen
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, The 3rd China Rapid Chess Tournament took place from July 29th until August 1st in Senzhen. Eight of the strongest...
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Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Wins Olivier Breisacher Chess Memorial in Biel
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave defeated Liren Ding 2-0 in a blitz semifinal and then Alexander Moiseenko...
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Karpov Chess Simul at Sokolniki Club Opening
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, Sunday chess video time: Here are two videos from the July 27 opening ceremony of the chess club 'Sokolniki'. A...
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Parimarjan Negi Wins Politiken Chess Cup
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, Indian Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi emerged convincing winner of the 2013 Politiken Cup following his last-round...
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Michael Adams Wins Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting 2013
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, English Grandmaster Michael Adams played in excellent shape to deservingly win the 41st Dortmund Sparkassen Chess...
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Strong Chess Girls: Name Them
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, Here are three strong women chess players. Can you name them? For the answer, keep reading Chess Blog and we will...
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Andorra Chess Open 2013: Andrey Vovk Wins Title
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, Ukrainian Grandmaster Andrey Vovk is the new champion of the Andorra open. He finished in sole first place with 7.5...
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Dortmund Chess Round 5: Both Kramnik, Adams Win; Extend Lead
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, It was an exciting day in Dortmund. Five very entertaining fights left us with three decisive results. Co-leaders...
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Vintage Chess Photo Trivia Quiz: Identify Players
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, The simple chess trivia photo question today is who are the players? From Alexandra...
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Austrian Chess Champions 2013: Peter Schreiner and Veronika Exler
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, The 2013 Austrian National Chess Championships were held on 20-28th July at the hotel Büchel in Feldkirch. The...
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Fide Chess Year Celebrations List 2011-2016
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone,Here is a list of chess year celebrations' nomination list from 2011-2016 as announced by Fide.Celebration Years –...
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GM Karen Grigoryan Wins Vila de Sitges Chess Open 2013
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, The 18-years old Grandmaster Karen Grigoryan from Armenia took a clear first place in the main group of 39th Open...
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Maccabiah International Chess Festival held in Jerusalem
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, It's been some time since we had chess news from Israel. The Maccabiah International Chess Festival took place on...
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Classical Chess Puzzle: Bobby Fischer – Tigran Petrosian 1-0
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, A little chess flashback here. This position is from the game Bobby Fischer – Tigran Petrosian, 1961. White is to...
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Sexy Chess Diva: Name Her
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, This photos are from an aptly titled article: Leave it to the Russians to Make Chess Look Sexy. In the most...
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Bangladesh Chess News: Ziaur Rahman Zia Wins Rating Chess
Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013Hi everyone, GM Ziaur Rahman Zia of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club emerged unbeaten champion in the Bishal Trade and Rupali...
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