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An Anand special on his birthday

An Anand special on his birthday Manisha Mohite How did the World Champions and other top stars in chess begin their journey to the top is a question which would raise the curiosity of any follower of the game. Were they nervous while playing …

So many checkmates in a lifetime

So many mates from my lifetime of chess Published on Thursday 8 December 2011 11:28GAZETTE Sport is proud to wish the happiest of birthdays to its oldest correspondent.Denis Lane, who celebrates his 90th tomorrow, reckons he submitted his first chess c…

Message from FIDE President Ilyumzhinov

The 100th Anniversary of Mikhail Botvinnik
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 09:35

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE FIDE PRESIDENT KIRSAN ILYUMZHINOV

Today is a remarkable date for the chess world – the 100th anniversary of a chess legend Mikhail Botvinnik.

Message from FIDE President Ilyumzhinov

The 100th Anniversary of Mikhail Botvinnik
Wednesday, 17 August 2011 09:35

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE FIDE PRESIDENT KIRSAN ILYUMZHINOV

Today is a remarkable date for the chess world – the 100th anniversary of a chess legend Mikhail Botvinnik.

Kramnik turns 35

Elista, 25 June 2010GM Vladimir KramnikDear Vladimir,On behalf of the FIDE Presidential Board, people of the Republic of Kalmykia and myself let me extend the most cordial greetings to you on the occasion of your 35th anniversary.For me and an enormous…


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