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3 days ago · Garry Kimovich Kasparov [a] (born Garik Kimovich Weinstein [b] on 13 April 1963) is a Russian chess grandmaster, former World Chess Champion (1985–2000), political activist and writer. His peak FIDE chess rating of 2851, [2] achieved in 1999, was the highest recorded until being surpassed by Magnus Carlsen in 2013.
3 days ago · Garry Kasparov, Soviet-born chess master who became the world chess champion in 1985. He is best known for being the youngest world chess champion (at 22 years of age) and the first world chess champion to be defeated by a supercomputer in a competitive chess match.
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1 day ago · This article resurrects that same spirit, introducing the Grachev Sicilian - a unique opening named after the Russian GM Boris Grachev, who is the leading authority on the unconventional 1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 d6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e5 variation. This opening, which caused me no small amount of trouble online last month, is sure to keep your opponents on ...
5 days ago · What is Armageddon in Chess? Armageddon in chess is a special type of tiebreaker used to determine the winner of a match when previous games have ended in a draw. It’s designed to ensure there’s a clear winner. Unlike regular chess games where both players have equal time, Armageddon games have unequal time controls and special rules.
6 days ago · For players seeking to enhance their gameplay, understanding the most advanced chess openings can provide a significant advantage. These openings set the stage for the ensuing subtleties of the game, laying the groundwork for mid-game strategies and endgame triumphs.
5 days ago · The Mechanical Turk, also known as the Automaton Chess Player was a fraudulent chess-playing machine constructed in 1770, which appeared to be able to play a strong game of chess against a human opponent.
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4 days ago · Sohan_Munnangi5. 1. Ke7 g5 2. Kd6 g4 3. e7 Bb5 4. Kc5 Be8 5. Kd4 g3 6. Ke3 Bh5 7. e8=Q Bxe8 8. Kf3 g2 9. Kxg2 The game is a draw.
