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Archive | September, 2008

[video] The World’s Most Famous Chess Combinations #9:
Byrne - Fischer, New York 1956

28. September 2008

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Of course this famous combination also features in our series of The World's Most Famous Chess Combinations. Enjoy!

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Loek van Wely: “I do not believe in the innocence of top chess players. “

27. September 2008

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Renzo Verwer's interview with Loek van Wely was published before in Dutch. I was referred to it by Renzo and decided to post it because of the remarks that Van Wely makes about himself and top players regarding the psychology of the game. I hope you find it entertaining!

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[video] Chess Opening Surveys #2:
IGM Karel Van Der Weide On The Sveshnikov (2)

23. September 2008

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Photo: Karel Van Der Weide at the Corus Chess Festival (Fred Lucas)

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[video] Chess News #32:
Topalov - Carlsen, Bilbao 2008

14. September 2008

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Hi all, apologies for being away a bit longer. I have accepted a new position as a student coach and that has taken up some of my time. But don’t worry I will also remain chess coach! Back to chess now. Bilbao has provided us with a number of interesting games and this time I’m [...]

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[video] Chess News #31: Anand - Ivanchuk, Bilbao 2008

3. September 2008

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Yesterday was the first round of the new Grand Slam Chess Final. it is being held in Bilbao, Spain. Magnus Carlsen got of to a great start as he defeated Levon Aronian with black. It reminded me of the candidates matches they played in Elista earlier. There Carlsen put up a tremendous fight to constantly [...]

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[video] Chess Opening Surveys #1:
IGM Karel Van Der Weide On The Sveshnikov (1)

2. September 2008

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Photo: Karel Van Der Weide at the Corus Chess Festival (Fred Lucas)

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