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Nakhchivan Chess begins - Korobov, Zhukova Top Seeds
Hello everyone, a traditional chess event, the Nakhchivan Chess Open tournament has begun in Azerbaijan with Anton Korobov and Natalia Zhukova as top seeds in the open and women's section...
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Kazakhstan National Chess begins with Kazhgaleyev, Nakhbayeva Top Seeds
Hello Chess Blog readers, Another national chess championships are taking place in the strong chess country of Kazakhstan. The events run from May 3-12 in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan.WGM...
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Two Chess Stars Meet - Identify
Hello Chess Blog friends, when two Russians - world chess champions at that - play chess it's bound to be an exciting and memorable game. Here's a memorable photo from the World Chess Blitz 2009. Can...
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FIDE Chess Federation Transfers: Anna Muzychuk to Play for Ukraine, Anna...
Hello Chess Blog friends, A quick chess federation changes' update for some of the well-known stars of the chess world! Several chess stars have changed their federation this year.Notable chess players...
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Norway Chess 2014 Players' List Complete - Carlsen, Aronian, Grischuk,...
Hello Chess Blog friends, All players are now confirmed for the Norway Chess 2014 tournament. The average rating of all players is 2774 making it one of the strongest tournaments around.Here is a list...
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‘Anand-Carlsen match on schedule’, no bid notwithstanding: FIDE...
Hello everyone,We have an interesting update via The Hindu about the World Chess Championship match between Viswanathan Anand and Magnus Carlsen this year.The World chess championship match between...
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U.S. Senate passes Resolution naming St. Louis 'National Chess Capital'
Hello everyone, more chess news that makes Saint Louis a star chess city!WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate has passed a resolution naming St. Louis the "National Chess Capital."The resolution was introduced...
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Power Chess Girl: Name her and her Chess Star Husband
Hello chess trivia lovers, here's a nice photo of a cool and strong woman chess player. Not only is she a killer Grandmaster herself, but along with her husband, makes one of the top power chess...
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John Nunn Chess Simul June 8 in Oxfordshire!
Hello everyone, this is a 'rare' chess simul - |The British Chess Federation has announced that English chess legend GM John Nunn will be giving a (rare) simultaneous exhibition against 20 boards in...
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Estonia Chess Champions 2014 - Kaido Kulaots and Narva Mai
Hello Chess Blog friends, the Estonia Chess Championships have concluded with GM Kaido Külaots and WCM Narva Mai winning the titles in the open and women's section.The medalists. From left to right:...
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World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen on Vugar Gashimov Chess Memorial 2014...
Hello Chess Blog friends, World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen has recently uploaded a fresh new video to his YouTube channel speaking about the very exciting Vugar Gashimov Chess Memorial held in...
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Romantic Chess Trivia: Identify Talented GM, Intelligent Wife!
Hello everyone, we love to chess-tease our friends with all sorts of chess trivia questions, photos, videos and quizzes. We just chanced upon this very beautiful photo of a talented and handsome young...
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New York Chess - Mayor's Cup Chess a Huge Hit with Schools
Hello Chess Blog friends, the recent Mayor's Cup chess event in New York City was a huge success. More than 400 400 of the city's top-rated youth chess players competed in the 2014 NYC Mayor's Cup...
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Viswanathan Anand to play Chess Exhibition for Chief Executive Officers in...
Hello Chess Blog friends, former World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand has a very interesting chess tour lined up for June. Anand will visit Tanzania for five days on invitation from Tanzania Chess...
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Chess Trap: Norway uses Houdini to Force Magnus Carlsen to a Draw!
Hello everyone, chess is happening big time in Norway thanks to World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen's appeal. As always, The Week in Chess was right on top of the live action!Mark Crowther's report:...
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US Chess Championships 2014 Begin Today; World Chess Hall of Famers Inducted
Hello Chess Blog friends, US chess history is set for new action with the national championships beginning today. Here is the press update by Brian Jerauld from the Saint Louis World Chess Hall of Fame...
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U.S. Chess Trust Managing Director Position
Hello chess friends, here is a chess position requiring responsibility and commitment. The U.S. Chess Trust is looking for a managing director.U.S. Chess Trust update: Barbara DeMaro is retiring from...
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Chess History Trivia Photo: Name Players, Event, Year!
Hello chess friends, it's time for a chess history trivia photo. Can you name the legendary players in this old photo? Can you also recall the event and the year? Click photo to check the answer in...
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Capablanca Chess Memorial 2014 begins with Dominguez as Top Seed, Almasi as...
Hello chess friends, particularly from Latin America! It is time again for that great chess tournament in Havana, Cuba - The Capablanca Chess Memorial.The event begins with Cuban Grandmaster Leinier...
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Tromso Chess Olympiad Aug 2014: Take a Cruise to Norway!
Hello chess friends, how about taking a cruise to the Chess Olympiad in Tromso this August? Here's a cool new offer via the official website for the Chess Olympiad. By the way, don't forget, Chess...
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