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* Gaining space: Opening Explorer

* 4.c4 and such: Game Collection: Caro-Kann Panov Botvinnik

* A10 Gambits: https://clausgamborg.tumblr.com/pos...

* Panov-Botvinnik: Game Collection: The Ultimate Repetoire(3)

* Flohr-Mikenas: Game Collection: A19 English: AID/Mikenas (White)

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"Grandmaster games are said to begin with novelty, which is the first move of the game that exits the book. It could be the fifth, it could be the thirty-fifth. We think about a chess game as beginning with move one and ending with checkmate. But this is not the case. The games begins when it gets out of book, and it end when it goes into book..And this is why Game 6 between Garry Kasparov and Deep Blue didn't count...Tripping and falling into a well on your way to the field of battle is not the same thing as dying in it...Deep Blue is only itself out of book; prior to that it is nothing. Just the ghosts of the game itself." ― Brian Christian, The Most Human Human: What Talking with Computers Teaches Us About What It Means to Be Alive

"The cherished dream of every chessplayer is to play a match with the World Champion. But here is the paradox: the closer you come to the realization of this goal, the less you think about it." ― Mikhail Tal

"I mean a man whose hopes and aims may sometimes lie (as most men's sometimes do, I dare say) above the ordinary level, but to whom the ordinary level will be high enough after all if it should prove to be a way of usefulness and good service leading to no other. All generous spirits are ambitious, I suppose, but the ambition that calmly trusts itself to such a road, instead of spasmodically trying to fly over it, is of the kind I care for." ― Charles Dickens, Bleak House

"Treat your men as you would your own beloved sons. And they will follow you into the deepest valley." ― Sun Tzu, The Art of War

"But I find something compelling in the game's choreography, the way one move implies the next. The kings are an apt metaphor for human beings: utterly constrained by the rules of the game, defenseless against bombardment from all sides, able only to temporarily dodge disaster by moving one step in any direction." ― Jennifer duBois, A Partial History of Lost Causes

"The move is there, but you must see it." ― Savielly Tartakower

"You may delay, but time will not." ― Benjamin Franklin

"Chess is all about maintaining coherent strategies. It's about not giving up when the enemy destroys one plan but to immediately come up with the next. A game isn't won and lost at the point when the king is finally cornered. The game's sealed when a player gives up having any strategy at all. When his soldiers are all scattered, they have no common cause, and they move one piece at a time, that's when you've lost." ― Kazuo Ishiguro, A Pale View of Hills

"The King is only fond of words, and cannot translate them into deeds." ― Teck Foo Check, The Autobiography of Sun Tzu

"War is not just the shower of bullets and bombs from both sides, it is also the shower of blood and bones on both sides." ― Amit Kalantri, Wealth of Words

"The skillful leader subdues the enemy's troops without any fighting; he captures their cities without laying siege to them; he overthrows their kingdom without lengthy operations in the field." ― Sun Tzu, The Art Of War

"Technique has taken over the whole of civilization. Death, procreation, birth all submit to technical efficiency and systemization." ― Jacques Ellul

"Time is an illusion." ― Albert Einstein

"Time isn't precious at all, because it is an illusion. What you perceive as precious is not time but the one point that is out of time: the Now. That is precious indeed. The more you are focused on time—past and future—the more you miss the Now, the most precious thing there is." ― Eckhart Tolle, The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment

"It's being here now that's important. There's no past and there's no future. Time is a very misleading thing. All there is ever, is the now. We can gain experience from the past, but we can't relive it; and we can hope for the future, but we don't know if there is one." ― George Harrison

"My formula for success is rise early, work late, and strike oil." ― JP Getty

* How to Play Chess! http://www.serverchess.com/play.htm...

* Basic Rules: https://thechessworld.com/basic-che...

* Annotated Games: Game Collection: Annotated Games

* Artists: Game Collection: Art of Checkmate - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gVi3...

* A few KIAs: Game Collection: Opening Ideas

* Assorted good games: Game Collection: assorted Good games

* Back rank mating tactics: Game Collection: 610_Back rank mating tactics

* Black Defends: Game Collection: Opening repertoire black

* Best (Old) Games of All Time: Game Collection: Best Games of All Time

* Best of the British: Game Collection: Best of the British

* The Best Chess Games (part 2): Game Collection: The Best Chess Games (part 2)

* Brilliant games: Game Collection: Brilliant games

* Best Games of 2018: Game Collection: Best Games of 2018

* Broadway straight

* Common Checkmate Patterns:
http://gambiter.com/chess/Checkmate...

* Chess Prehistory: Game Collection: Chess Prehistory

* 'Chess Praxis' by Aron Nimzowitsch: Game Collection: Chess Praxis (Nimzowitsch)

* Classic games by great players: Game Collection: Guinness Book - Chess Grandmasters (Hartston)

* Caviar: https://www.chess.com/article/view/...

* Chess Links: http://www.chessdryad.com/links/ind...

* Chess in old newspapers: https://www.schach-chess.com/chess-...

* ChessCafe.com column, The Openings Explained: Abby Marshall

* Carlsen: Game Collection: Move by Move - Carlsen (Lakdawala)

* Crouch's book: Game Collection: Chess Secrets - Attackers (Crouch)

* Dr. Edmund Adam Miniatures: Edmund Adam

* Exchange sacs: Game Collection: Exchange sacs - 1

* Four o' diamonds

* Fork Overload (Remove the Defender): Game Collection: FORK-OVERLOAD OR HOOK-AND-LADDER TRICK

* Famous Chess Photos: https://tr.pinterest.com/pin/585256...

* Famous brilliancies: Game Collection: brilliacies - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/gVi3...

* The Fireside Book of Chess by Irving Chernev and Fred Reinfeld: Game Collection: Fireside Book of Chess

* Fire Baptisms: Game Collection: Fire Baptisms

* Games of famous masters: Game Collection: bengalcat47's favorite games

* elmubarak: my fav games: Game Collection: elmubarak: my fav games

* Glossary P: https://www.peoriachess.com/Glossar...

* Golden Treasury of Chess (Wellmuth/Horowitz): https://www.chess

* M. Gardijan � G. Suic, Croatia 2004
1. e4 c5 2. c4 Nc6 3. Ne2 Ne5 4. d4 Qa5+ 5. Bd2?? (5.Nec3) Nd3# 0-1

Molinari � Bordais, Correspondence 1979
1. e4 c5 2. c4 Nc6 3. Ne2 Nf6 4. Nbc3 Nb4 5. g3?? Nd3# 0-1

* Bavarian Gambit 1.e4 e5 2.c4 d5

* ECO Codes

The ECO Codes is a classification system for the chess openings moves. Below is a list of chess openings organized by the Encyclopedia of Chess Openings (ECO) code. The openings are divided in five volumes labeled from "A" through "E".

A10 English opening 1. c4
A11-A12 English, Caro-Kann defensive system 1. c4 c6 A13 English opening 1. c4 e6
A14 English, Neo-Catalan declined 1. c4 e6 2. Nf3 d5 3. g3 Nf6 4. Bg2 Be7 5. O-O A15 English, 1...Nf6 (Anglo-Indian defense) 1. c4 Nf6 A16 English opening 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3
A17 English opening 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6
A18-A19 English, Mikenas-Carls variation 1. c4 Nf6 2. Nc3 e6 3. e4 A20 English opening 1. c4 e5
A21 English opening 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3
A22 English opening 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6
A23-A24 English, Bremen system 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nf6 3. g3 c6 A25 English, Sicilian reversed 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 A26 English, closed system 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. g3 g6 4. Bg2 Bg7 5. d3 d6 A27 English, three knights system 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 A28-A29 English, four knights system 1. c4 e5 2. Nc3 Nc6 3. Nf3 Nf6 A30-A39 English, symmetrical variation 1. c4 c5

* Extensive English Opening list: https://clausgamborg.tumblr.com/pos...

<Steinitz's Theory

1. At the beginning of the game, Black and White are equal.

2. The game will stay equal with correct play on both sides.

3. You can only win by your opponent's mistake.

4. Any attack launched in an equal position will not succeed, and the attacker will suffer.

5. You should not attack until an advantage is obtained.

6. When equal, do not seek to attack, but instead, try to secure an advantage.

7. Once you have an advantage, attack or you will lose it.>

The Two Mules

Two mules were bearing on their backs,
One, oats; the other, silver of the tax.
The latter glorying in his load,
Marched proudly forward on the road;
And, from the jingle of his bell,
It was plain he liked his burden well.
But in a wild-wood glen
A band of robber men
Rushed forth on the twain.
Well with the silver pleased,
They by the bridle seized
The treasure-mule so vain.
Poor mule! in struggling to repel
His ruthless foes, he fell
Stabbed through; and with a bitter sighing,
He cried, "Is this the lot they promised me?
My humble friend from danger free,
While, weltering in my gore, I'm dying?"
"My friend," his fellow-mule replied,
"It is not well to have one's work too high.
If you had been a miller's drudge, as I,
You would not thus have died."

Psalm 27:1
The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom shall I fear? The Lord is the stronghold of my life; of whom shall I be afraid?

1 John 4:18
There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

If the game is well-played, the rook's first move is usually sideways.

Riddle Question: What breaks yet never falls, and what falls yet never breaks?

FACTRETRIEVER: Dolphins usually breathe through their blowhole, but, in 2016, scientists discovered a dolphin with a damaged bowhole that could breath through its mouth

Riddle Answer: Day, and night

In Melitopol, terrible terror has been reigning for over a year. It's quiet, you can't see it on the streets - reported CNN. Anyone who has rejected a Russian passport may become a victim of repression. They can't access the hospital, can't function normally. The "incredible" occupant also takes away the land. Arrests and torture, unfortunately, are common practices.

Partisans are engaged in attacking Russian logistics and eliminating collaborators and Russian officers. They actively cooperate with Ukrainian military intelligence (HUR) and are ready for sabotage activities in case the front arrives.

Before the war, Melitopol had a population of 154,000. The city, located in the southeastern part of Ukraine in the Zaporizhzhia region, was occupied by the Russians on March 1, 2022 Eastern Time. Since then, it has been waiting for liberation, but that does not mean that the inhabitants are idle. From the beginning of the war, there has been a partisan movement in and around the city.

<<<Tips to calm down> Here are some helpful, actionable tips you can try the next time you need to calm down.>

1. Breathe
"Breathing is the number one and most effective technique for reducing anger and anxiety quickly," says Scott Dehorty, LCSW-C, of Delphi Behavioral Health.

When you're anxious or angry, you tend to take quick, shallow breaths. Dehorty says this sends a message to your brain, causing a positive feedback loop reinforcing your fight-or-flight response. That's why taking long, deep calming breaths disrupts that loop and helps you calm down.

There are various breathing techniques to help you calm down. One is three-part breathing. Three-part breathing requires you to take one deep breath in and then exhale fully while paying attention to your body.

Once you get comfortable with deep breathing, you can change the ratio of inhalation and exhalation to 1:2 (you slow down your exhalation so that it's twice as long as your inhalation).

Practice these techniques while calm so you know how to do them when you're anxious.

2. Admit that you're anxious or angry
Allow yourself to say that you're anxious or angry. When you label how you're feeling and allow yourself to express it, the anxiety and anger you're experiencing may decrease.

3. Challenge your thoughts
Part of being anxious or angry is having irrational thoughts that don't necessarily make sense. These thoughts are often the "worse-case scenario." You might find yourself caught in the "what if" cycle, which can cause you to sabotage a lot of things in your life.

When you experience one of these thoughts, stop and ask yourself the following questions:

Is this likely to happen?
Is this a rational thought?
Has this ever happened to me before?
What's the worst that can happen? Can I handle that?
After you go through the questions, it's time to reframe your thinking. Instead of "I can't walk across that bridge. What if there's an earthquake, and it falls into the water?" tell yourself: "There are people that walk across that bridge every day, and it has never fallen into the water."

4. Release the anxiety or anger
Dehorty recommends getting the emotional energy out with exercise. "Go for a walk or run. Engaging in some physical activity releases serotonin to help you calm down and feel better."

However, you should avoid physical activity that includes the expression of anger, such as punching walls or screaming.

"This has been shown to increase feelings of anger, as it reinforces the emotions because you end up feeling good as the result of being angry," Dehorty explains.

5. Visualize yourself calm
This tip requires you to practice the breathing techniques you've learned. After taking a few deep breaths, close your eyes and picture yourself calm. See your body relaxed, and imagine yourself working through a stressful or anxiety-causing situation by staying calm and focused.

By creating a mental picture of what it looks like to stay calm, you can refer back to that image when you're anxious.

6. Think it through
Have a mantra to use in critical situations. Just make sure it's one that you find helpful. Dehorty says it can be, "Will this matter to me this time next week?" or "How important is this?" or "Am I going to allow this person/situation to steal my peace?"

This allows the thinking to shift focus, and you can "reality test" the situation.

"When we're anxious or angry, we become hyper-focused on the cause, and rational thoughts leave our mind. These mantras give us an opportunity to allow rational thought to come back and lead to a better outcome," Dehorty explains.

7. Change your focus
Leave the situation, look in another direction, walk out of the room, or go outside.

Dehorty recommends this exercise so you have time for better decision making. "We don't do our best thinking when anxious or angry; we engage in survival thinking. This is fine if our life is really in danger, but if it isn't life threatening, we want our best thinking, not survival instincts," he adds.

8. Have a centering object
When you're anxious or angry, so much of your energy is being spent on irrational thoughts. When you're calm, find a "centering object" such as a small stuffed animal, a polished rock you keep in your pocket, or a locket you wear around your neck.

Tell yourself that you're going to touch this object when you're experiencing anxiety or frustration. This centers you and helps calm your thoughts. For example, if you're at work and your boss is making you anxious, gently rub the locket around your neck.

9. Relax your body
When you're anxious or angry, it can feel like every muscle in your body is tense (and they probably are). Practicing progressive muscle relaxation can help you calm down and center yourself.

To do this, lie down on the floor with your arms out by your side. Make sure your feet aren't crossed and your hands aren't in fists. Start at your toes and tell yourself to release them. Slowly move up your body, telling yourself to release each part of your body until you get to your head.

10. Drop your shoulders
If your body is tense, there's a good chance your posture will suffer. Sit up tall, take a deep breath, and drop your shoulders. To do this, you can focus on bringing your shoulder blades together and then down. This pulls your shoulders down. Take a few deep breaths.

You can do this several times a day.

11. Identify pressure points to calm anger and anxiety Going for a massage or getting acupuncture is a wonderful way to manage anxiety and anger. But it's not always easy to find time in your day to make it happen. The good news is, you can do acupressure on yourself for instant anxiety relief.

This method involves putting pressure with your fingers or your hand at certain points of the body. The pressure releases the tension and relaxes your body.

One area to start with is the point where the inside of your wrist forms a crease with your hand. Press your thumb on this area for two minutes. This can help relieve tension.

12. Get some fresh air
The temperature and air circulation in a room can increase your anxiety or anger. If you're feeling tense and the space you're in is hot and stuffy, this could trigger a panic attack.

Remove yourself from that environment as soon as possible and go outside — even if it's just for a few minutes.

Not only will the fresh air help calm you down, but also the change of scenery can sometimes interrupt your anxious or angry thought process.

13. Fuel your body
Being hangry never helps. If you're hungry or not properly hydrated, many relaxation techniques won't work. That's why it's important to slow down and get something to eat — even if it's just a small snack.

Try nibbling on some dark chocolate. ResearchTrusted Source shows it can help boost brain health and reduce stress.

Wash it down with a cup of green tea and honey. Studies show green tea can help reduce the body's stress response. Research has found that honey can help relieve anxiety.

14. Chew gum
Chewing on a piece of gum can help reduce anxiety (and even boost mood and productivity). In fact, research shows people who chew gum regularly are typically less stressed than non-gum chewers.

15. Listen to music
The next time you feel your anxiety level cranking up, grab some headphones and tune in to your favorite music. Listening to music can have a very calming effect on your body and mind.

16. Dance it out
Get moving to your favorite tunes. Dancing has traditionally been used as a healing art. ResearchTrusted Source shows it's a great way to combat depression and anxiety and increase quality of life.

17. Watch funny videos
Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. Research has found that laughing provides therapeutic benefits and can help relieve stress and improve mood and quality of life. Do a quick internet search to find funny videos for an instant mood boost.

18. Write it down
If you're too angry or anxious to talk about it, grab a journal and write out your thoughts. Don't worry about complete sentences or punctuation — just write. Writing helps you get negative thoughts out of your head.

19. Squeeze a stress ball
When you're feeling stress come on, try interacting with a stress-relief toy. Options include:

stress ball
magnetic balls
sculpting clay
puzzles
Rubik's cube
fidget spinner

20. Try aromatherapy
Aromatherapy, or the use of essential oils, may help alleviate stress and anxiety and boost mood. Those commonly used in aromatherapy include:

bergamot
cedarwood
chamomile
geranium
ginger
lavender
lemon
tea tree
Add a few drops of essential oil to a diffuser, or mix it with a carrier oil (like coconut oil) and apply to your skin for quick relief.

21. Seek social support
Venting to a trusted friend, family member, or coworker can do wonders. Even if you don't have time for a full play-by-play phone call, a quick text exchange can help you let it all out and help you feel heard.

Bonus points if you engage with a funny friend who can help you laugh for added stress relief.

22. Spend time with a pet
Interacting with your favorite furry friend can decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol and lower blood pressure. Quality time with a pet can also help you feel less alone and boost your overall mood.>

"....his countrymen, Kolisch and Steinitz, are greatly indebted for their later success to their having enjoyed early opportunities of practicing with the departed amateur whose death is also greatly deplored amongst all who knew him personally." — Wilhelm Steinitz, regarding Karl Hamppe

The first appearance of the (John) Cochrane gambit against Petrov's defense C42 was in the year 1848 against an Indian master Mohishunder Bannerjee.

"Sorry don't get it done, Dude!" — John Wayne, Rio Bravo

"Gossip is the devil's telephone. Best to just hang up." — Moira Rose

pages 24-25 of The Year Book of the United States Chess Federation 1944 (Chicago, 1945), which published ‘Brave Heart', Anthony Santasiere's tribute to Frank J. Marshall. Written in August 1942 for Marshall's 65th birthday, it began:

Brave Heart –
We salute you!
Knowing neither gain nor loss,
Nor fear, nor hate –;
But only this –
To fight – to fight –
And to love.

Santasiere then gushes on in a similar vein for another 40 lines or so, and we pick up the encomium for its final verse:

For this – dear Frank –
We thank you.
For this – dear Frank –
We love you!
Brave heart –
Brave heart –
We love you!

The Wolf Accusing The Fox Before The Monkey

A wolf, affirming his belief
That he had suffered by a thief,
Brought up his neighbour fox –
Of whom it was by all confessed,
His character was not the best –
To fill the prisoner's box.
As judge between these vermin,
A monkey graced the ermine;
And truly other gifts of Themis
Did scarcely seem his;
For while each party plead his cause,
Appealing boldly to the laws,
And much the question vexed,
Our monkey sat perplexed.
Their words and wrath expended,
Their strife at length was ended;
When, by their malice taught,
The judge this judgment brought:
"Your characters, my friends, I long have known, As on this trial clearly shown;
And hence I fine you both – the grounds at large To state would little profit –
You wolf, in short, as bringing groundless charge, You fox, as guilty of it."

Come at it right or wrong, the judge opined
No other than a villain could be fined.

According to Chessmetrics, Emanuel Lasker was #1 for longer than anyone else in history: 292 different months between June 1890 and December 1926. That's a timespan of 36 1/2 years, in which Lasker was #1 for a total of 24 years and 4 months. Lasker was 55 years old when he won New York 1924.

"Just because you know stuff doesn't mean you are smart... You have to know how to use that information." ― Josh Keller

The Three Kings By Henry Wadsworth Longfellow

Three Kings came riding from far away,
Melchior and Gaspar and Baltasar;
Three Wise Men out of the East were they,
And they travelled by night and they slept by day, For their guide was a beautiful, wonderful star.

The star was so beautiful, large and clear,
That all the other stars of the sky
Became a white mist in the atmosphere,
And by this they knew that the coming was near
Of the Prince foretold in the prophecy.

Three caskets they bore on their saddle-bows,
Three caskets of gold with golden keys;
Their robes were of crimson silk with rows
Of bells and pomegranates and furbelows,
Their turbans like blossoming almond-trees.

And so the Three Kings rode into the West,
Through the dusk of the night, over hill and dell, And sometimes they nodded with beard on breast, And sometimes talked, as they paused to rest,
With the people they met at some wayside well.

"Of the child that is born," said Baltasar, "Good people, I pray you, tell us the news;
For we in the East have seen his star,
And have ridden fast, and have ridden far,
To find and worship the King of the Jews."

And the people answered, "You ask in vain;
We know of no King but Herod the Great!"
They thought the Wise Men were men insane,
As they spurred their horses across the plain,
Like riders in haste, who cannot wait.

And when they came to Jerusalem,
Herod the Great, who had heard this thing,
Sent for the Wise Men and questioned them;
And said, "Go down unto Bethlehem,
And bring me tidings of this new king."

So they rode away; and the star stood still,
The only one in the grey of morn;
Yes, it stopped—it stood still of its own free will, Right over Bethlehem on the hill,
The city of David, where Christ was born.

And the Three Kings rode through the gate and the guard, Through the silent street, till their horses turned And neighed as they entered the great inn-yard; But the windows were closed, and the doors were barred, And only a light in the stable burned.

And cradled there in the scented hay,
In the air made sweet by the breath of kine,
The little child in the manger lay,
The child, that would be king one day
Of a kingdom not human, but divine.

His mother Mary of Nazareth
Sat watching beside his place of rest,
Watching the even flow of his breath,
For the joy of life and the terror of death
Were mingled together in her breast.

They laid their offerings at his feet:
The gold was their tribute to a King,
The frankincense, with its odor sweet,
Was for the Priest, the Paraclete,
The myrrh for the body's burying.

And the mother wondered and bowed her head,
And sat as still as a statue of stone,
Her heart was troubled yet comforted,
Remembering what the Angel had said
Of an endless reign and of David's throne.

Then the Kings rode out of the city gate,
With a clatter of hoofs in proud array;
But they went not back to Herod the Great,
For they knew his malice and feared his hate,
And returned to their homes by another way.

The first chess legend, called the wheat and chessboard problem, illustrates the power of exponential growth.

The first chess movie, called Chess Fever, was a silent comedy released in 1925 in the Soviet Union.

The word checkmate comes from the Persian phrase shah mat, meaning "the king is helpless".

The Lion Beaten By The Man

A picture once was shown,
In which one man, alone,
On the ground had thrown
A lion fully grown.
Much gloried at the sight the rabble.
A lion thus rebuked their babble:
"That you have got the victory there,
There is no contradiction.
But, gentles, possibly you are
The dupes of easy fiction:
Had we the art of making pictures,
Perhaps our champion had beat yours!"

Fools look to tomorrow. Wise men use tonight. ~ Scottish Proverb

"Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that." ― Martin Luther King Jr.

"Happiness cannot be traveled to, owned, earned, worn or consumed. Happiness is the spiritual experience of living every minute with love, grace, and gratitude." ― Denis Waitley

Jeff Sonas of Chessmetrics calculates that in April 1876 Wilhelm Steinitz was the top-ranked player in the world, with a rating record 199 points above that of Henry Bird, the second-ranked player.

<<John 3:16-18> King James Version>

16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.

17 For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.

18 He that believeth on him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God.

Longest duration as number one
Garry Kasparov was the world's highest-rated player on FIDE's rating list for a record 255 months, a number that is well ahead of all other world number ones since the inception of the list. Before the list, Emanuel Lasker was the world's highest-rated player for 292 months between June 1890 and December 1926 according to Chessmetrics.

<<The Celestial Sphere> Around the celestial sphere, we gaze in awe,
The universe's secrets, tightly draw.
The sky, a doorway to the beyond,
Where stars and galaxies fondly respond.>

Ireland is now one of the least forested countries in Europe. Until the end of the Middle Ages, Ireland was heavily forested. Native species include deciduous trees such as oak, ash, hazel, birch, alder, willow, aspen, rowan and hawthorn, as well as evergreen trees such Scots pine, yew, holly and strawberry trees. Only about 10% of Ireland today is woodland; most of this is non-native conifer plantations, and only 2% is native woodland.

<<Daisies and Dance>

In gardens where the daisies sway,
The butterflies come out to play.
With colors bold, they twirl and glide,
In springtime's warmth, they dance with pride.
Their graceful loops, a blissful sight,
Among the blooms, so pure and bright.>

Youngest grandmaster
The youngest player to be awarded the grandmaster title by FIDE is Abhimanyu Mishra. In 2021, he qualified for the title at the age of 12 years, 4 months, and 25 days. See List of youngest grandmasters for the history of this record.

Henry Ernest Atkins - Herbert Levi Jacobs 1915: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/rzeg...

Giuoco Pianissimo. Italian Four Knights C50 0-1 N+ family fork
A Stauffer vs D Pelan, 1982
(C50) Giuoco Piano, 9 moves, 0-1
variants Symmetrical English (000) 0-1 23...? The Art of Exch
A Delannoy vs Morphy, 1858
(000) Chess variants, 28 moves, 0-1
This is the 159th game played between Kasparov and Karpov.
Kasparov vs Karpov, 1991
(C45) Scotch Game, 44 moves, 1-0
Reti Opening: Advance Var (A09) 1-0 Q+ & fork LPDO N gets worse
T Melngailis vs Koblents, 1939
(A09) Reti Opening, 23 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Halibut Gambit (A10) · 0-1
U Schumacher vs M Herzog, 2002
(A10) English, 16 moves, 0-1
Game 324 in Chess Informant Best Games 301-400
Tal vs Van der Wiel, 1982
(A13) English, 24 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13) 1/2-1/2
A Nimzowitsch vs Rubinstein, 1926
(A13) English, 18 moves, 1/2-1/2
English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13) 0-1 14...?
Wilke vs A H Privonitz, 1933
(A13) English, 16 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Agincourt Defense (A13) 0-1 knight roller
Portisch vs Taimanov, 1959
(A13) English, 25 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense. KID Formation (A15) 1/2-
Petrosian vs Botvinnik, 1963
(A15) English, 10 moves, 1/2-1/2
G212 in Chess Highlights of the 20th Century by Graham Burgess
Romanishin vs Petrosian, 1975
(A17) English, 30 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Defense. QID Var (A17) 1-0 Blitz
Jakovenko vs Jobava, 2018
(A17) English, 20 moves, 1-0
Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0 Enticement
Smyslov vs I Farago, 1977
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 17 moves, 1-0
Eng. Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0 Q trap
G S Perks vs D Dardinger, 1981
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 10 moves, 1-0
English Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls (A18) 0-1 in 6!
T Mantia vs T Trogdon, 1979
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 6 moves, 0-1
Center pawn fork trick fails to N+ royal fork (A18) 0-1
A C Chow vs E Karklins, 1979
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 7 moves, 0-1
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A19) 0-1
J Wanjiru Wambugu vs G Sukhu, 2006
(A19) English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation, 21 moves, 0-1
King's English. Reversed Sicilian (A21) 0-1 K walk
Mason vs Marshall, 1902
(A21) English, 25 moves, 0-1
King's English. Two Knights' General (A22) 1-0 Qside P roller
Suttles vs R Cosulich, 1974
(A22) English, 22 moves, 1-0
K's English. Four Knts Var Botvinnik Line (A28) 1-0 Stockfish
Carlsen vs Giri, 2018
(A28) English, 24 moves, 1-0
K's English. 4Knts Botvinnik Line (A28) 0-1 center P fork trick
S Williams vs J Rowson, 2001
(A28) English, 21 moves, 0-1
Old man Botvinnik delivers a technical knockout!
Botvinnik vs Keres, 1966
(A29) English, Four Knights, Kingside Fianchetto, 27 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Symmetrical. Bind (A30) 1-0 Overworked Pawn
Tal vs A Menvielle Laccourreye, 1966
(A30) English, Symmetrical, 26 moves, 1-0
Lovely finish here that White never saw coming
G Bastrikov vs Kholmov, 1947
(A30) English, Symmetrical, 31 moves, 0-1
English, Symmetrical. Anti-Benoni Spielmann Def (A32) 1-0 Qd5
Adorjan vs L Zsinka, 1982
(A32) English, Symmetrical Variation, 12 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Symmetrical. Three Knights (A34) 0-1 Q trap
G Lime vs J J Dahl, 1987
(A34) English, Symmetrical, 14 moves, 0-1
Modern Def: Semi-Averbakh. Pterodactyl Var (A40) 1-0Royal fork+
Robatsch vs S Garcia Martinez, 1974
(A40) Queen's Pawn Game, 14 moves, 1-0
Gunina's Immortal Game
V Gunina vs W Ju, 2013
(A21) English, 30 moves, 1-0
Budapest Defense: Adler Var (A52) 0-1 Sudden collapse!?
B Winkelman vs G N Treysman, 1936
(A52) Budapest Gambit, 22 moves, 0-1
Guatemala Defense: General (B00) 1-0 Qxg2 gets trapped
F Rhine vs NN, 2021
(B00) Uncommon King's Pawn Opening, 10 moves, 1-0
Scandi, Panov Transfer (B01) 0-1 Black gives Legall's Mate
NN vs P Krueger, 1920
(B01) Scandinavian, 10 moves, 0-1
Scandinavian, Panov Transfer 3c4(B01) 0-1Too many White P moves
R Sieberg vs B Stanescu, 1987
(B01) Scandinavian, 11 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Def: Accelratd Panov Attk. Modern Var (B10) 1-0 Blitz
Short vs Larsen, 1987
(B10) Caro-Kann, 55 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Accelratd Panov Attk. Modern Var (B10) 0-1 Blitz
Short vs Tal, 1987
(B10) Caro-Kann, 72 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Def: Accelratd Panov Attk. Modern (B10) 1/2-1/2 Blitz
Ljubojevic vs E Torre, 1987
(B10) Caro-Kann, 54 moves, 1/2-1/2
C-K Def: Accelerated Panov Attack. Modern Var (B10) 1-0
Z von Balla vs Szabo, 1940
(B10) Caro-Kann, 49 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def. Acclrated Panov Attk. Modern 5...Nbd7? (B10) 1-0
Lautier vs Bologan, 1999
(B10) Caro-Kann, 10 moves, 1-0
(B13) C-K Panov Attack, 12 moves, 1-0 Q caught grabbing Ps
Botvinnik vs Spielmann, 1935
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 12 moves, 1-0
19.? Tal made modern chess to look like a football.
Tal vs I Chikovani, 1968
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 23 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack (B14) 1-0 Blitz; clearance sac
Korchnoi vs L Levy, 1974
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 24 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Staunton-Cochrane Var (B20) 0-1 Ugly play traps Q
Cochrane vs Staunton, 1842
(B20) Sicilian, 14 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: Staunton-Cochrane Var (B20) 0-1 Smothered #
M Gardijan vs G Sulc, 2004
(B20) Sicilian, 5 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Chameleon (B20) 0-1 Sudden Smothered Mate
M Warren vs J Selman, 1930
(B20) Sicilian, 5 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Staunton-Cochrane Variation (B20) 1-0 Q trap
B Wall vs S Farmer, 1989
(B20) Sicilian, 12 moves, 1-0
Sicilian, Staunton-Cochrane Var (B20) 0-1 c & e pawns are moved
Molinari vs Bordais, 1979
(B20) Sicilian, 5 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: Jalalabad Var (B27) 0-1 Improve thy back row
J Pamiljens vs S Sloan, 1978
(B27) Sicilian, 14 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Staunton-Cochrane Variation (B20) 1-0
Berecky vs Sonderso, 1986
(B20) Sicilian, 9 moves, 1-0
Sicilian-French. Westerinen Attack 5.Bb2 (B40) 0-1 Magazine tip
Westerinen vs Tal, 1973
(B40) Sicilian, 24 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: Prins Variation (B54) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
Alekhine vs Manuel Cifuentes, 1941
(B54) Sicilian, 23 moves, 1-0
French Def 2.c4 (C00) 1-0 Violate principles to win!
A van Weersel vs F Kuijpers, 2000
(C00) French Defense, 10 moves, 1-0
French Defense, 4.Qa4+ Steiner variation (C00) 0-1 Q on the run
S Mariotti vs Timman, 1974
(C00) French Defense, 19 moves, 0-1
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Panov Attack. Main Line (E54) 1-0 18.?
A Timofeev vs Svidler, 2008
(E54) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System, 19 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Symmetrical. Three Knights (A34) 1-0 N Combo
Botvinnik vs G Kasparian, 1938
(A34) English, Symmetrical, 14 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Symmetrical. Three Knights (A34) 1-0 Ns abound
V Loginov vs F Sideifzade, 1983
(A34) English, Symmetrical, 18 moves, 1-0
English, Symmetrical. Three Knights (A34) 1-0 Ns walk the Ks
J Pinter vs S Arkhipov, 1983
(A34) English, Symmetrical, 24 moves, 1-0
Game 19 in Dynamic Chess Strategy by Mihai Suba
Suba vs Sax, 1984
(A34) English, Symmetrical, 16 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Dragon, Maroczy Bind A04 1-0 52
Gelfand vs Anand, 1990
(A04) Reti Opening, 52 moves, 1-0
Zukertort Opening: Sicilian Invite Maroczy Bind (A04) 1-0 Stock
Portisch vs Ljubojevic, 1977
(A04) Reti Opening, 41 moves, 1-0
King's Indian Attack? (A07) 1/2-1/2
A M Popovic vs V Podinic, 2008
(A07) King's Indian Attack, 78 moves, 1/2-1/2
English Opening: Great Snake Var Maroczy Bind (A10) 1-0
A Beliavsky vs A Kovchan, 2005
(A10) English, 37 moves, 1-0
Game 29 in Chess: The Art of Logical Thinking by Neil McDonald
Tal vs Van der Wiel, 1982
(A17) English, 22 moves, 1-0
English vs AID. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var Nei Gambit (A19) 1-0
B Avery vs G Clayton, 2012
(A19) English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation, 25 moves, 1-0
King's English. Four Knights, Botvinnik Line (A28) 1-0 NY Open
M Rohde vs Dlugy, 1990
(A28) English, 36 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Symmetrical (A30) 0-1 BF's Q is asking for it
Larsen vs Fischer, 1971
(A30) English, Symmetrical, 54 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Symmetrical. Anti-Benoni (A31) 1-0 35.?
B Tiller vs A Kuligowski, 1983
(A31) English, Symmetrical, Benoni Formation, 45 moves, 1-0
Scandinavian Def: Panov Transfer (B01) 1-0
Nunn vs Lobron, 1982
(B01) Scandinavian, 35 moves, 1-0
Scandinavian Defense: Panov Transfer (B01) · 1/2-1/2
A Sokolov vs L Christiansen, 1986
(B01) Scandinavian, 81 moves, 1/2-1/2
Scandinavian Defense: Panov Transfer (B01) 1-0 19.?
A Sokolov vs A V Kharitonov, 1990
(B01) Scandinavian, 28 moves, 1-0
Scandinavian Def: Panov Transfer 7...QxQd1 (B01) 0-1 Passers
Chandler vs Adams, 1989
(B01) Scandinavian, 56 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack. Open Var (B10) 1-0
G O'Toole vs J S Macrae, 2007
(B10) Caro-Kann, 29 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attk. Modern Var (B10)1-0 25.?
Gulko vs A Volovich, 1968
(B10) Caro-Kann, 28 moves, 1-0
C-K Panov Attk. Modern Def Mieses Line (B14) 0-1 Notes by Keene
A Nimzowitsch vs Alekhine, 1931
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 36 moves, 0-1
Sicilian, Kramnik Variation/Symmetrical (B40) 1-0blitz mistakes
Fischer vs Reshevsky, 1970
(B40) Sicilian, 60 moves, 1-0
French Defense: Double Clutch 2...e5 (C00) 1-0 X-ray, passer
J Perlis vs P Leonhardt, 1912
(C00) French Defense, 43 moves, 1-0
French Defense 2.c4 d5 (C00) 1-0 OCB Promotions
J Horvath vs T T Hoang, 2001
(C00) French Defense, 70 moves, 1-0
French Defense 2.c4 d5 (C00) 0-1
Velimirovic vs P Nikolic, 1984
(C00) French Defense, 30 moves, 0-1
French Defense: 2.c4 b6 (C00) 0-1 blitz; pawn surplus
A Sibriaev vs D Gordievsky, 2013
(C00) French Defense, 62 moves, 0-1
Game 40 in Great Brilliancy Prize Games of the CMs by Reinfeld
E Steiner vs Tartakower, 1929
(C00) French Defense, 34 moves, 1-0
French Defense: General (C00) 1-0 Old Sicilian Maroczy Bind
E Lowe vs F Deacon, 1851
(C00) French Defense, 37 moves, 1-0
Delayed Owen Defense b6, Bb7 (B00) 0-1 Battle for the back rank
J Villena Perez vs G Swathi, 2006
(C00) French Defense, 22 moves, 0-1
King's Indian Attack vs Bc5 & Ba6 (C00) 1-0 White counterattack
T L Petrosian vs J Wintzer, 2008
(C00) French Defense, 28 moves, 1-0
KIA Qe2 vs French dxe4, Bb7 (C00) 1-0 Mate in Four
Y Zhou vs A Hill, 2016
(C00) French Defense, 27 moves, 1-0
French Exchange. Monte Carlo (C01) 0-1 Semi-Smothered Mate
J Mullon vs H Daurelle, 2011
(C01) French, Exchange, 27 moves, 0-1
French Defense: Exchange. Monte Carlo Variation (C01) 1-0
J Waitzkin vs E Moskow, 1993
(C01) French, Exchange, 65 moves, 1-0
English Opening: The Whale - a left-handed Stonewall (C20) 1-0
E F Pecci vs Fritz, 2001
(C20) King's Pawn Game, 37 moves, 1-0
English Opening: The Whale (C20) 1-0 Threaten #, see reaction
K McDonald vs J Perkins, 2003
(C20) King's Pawn Game, 27 moves, 1-0
English Opening: The Whale (C20) 0-1 tpstart quotes Mellencamp
M Helin vs D Larsson, 1992
(C20) King's Pawn Game, 12 moves, 0-1
English Opening: The Whale (C20) 1-0
M Ollet vs Lao Ut Tong, 2020
(C20) King's Pawn Game, 43 moves, 1-0
KGD. Mafia Def ...c5 & ...e5 (C30) 1-0 Unpin, hit f7 again
Morphy vs T Lichtenhein, 1857
(C30) King's Gambit Declined, 20 moves, 1-0
Gunderam Defense: General (C40) 0-1 36...?
E Tate vs S Sulskis, 2001
(C40) King's Knight Opening, 40 moves, 0-1
Russian Game: Classical Attk. Staunton Var (C42) 1-0 Dbl B sac
Kudrin vs H A Machado Jr, 1988
(C42) Petrov Defense, 29 moves, 1-0
Russian Game: Kaufmann Attack (C42) 1/2-1/2 Q sac allows 2 hogs
Maroczy vs Marshall, 1911
(C42) Petrov Defense, 38 moves, 1/2-1/2
Russian Game: Kaufmann Attack (C42) 1-0 Zw+ prevents 0-0
Evans vs A Bisguier, 1958
(C42) Petrov Defense, 27 moves, 1-0
K Pawn Game: Dresden Opening (C44) 0-1 Better passers
Vladimir P Larin vs A Lukovnikov, 2009
(C44) King's Pawn Game, 48 moves, 0-1
Scotch Game: Bind (C45) 1-0 Arabian Mate next
V Zagorovsky vs A Bannik, 1955
(C45) Scotch Game, 30 moves, 1-0
Spanish Game: Berlin Defense (C65) 1-0 internet blitz
T Lei vs Lagno, 2020
(C65) Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense, 29 moves, 1-0
How often do you get a chance to castle after move 40?
Duras vs Yates, 1910
(C77) Ruy Lopez, 62 moves, 1-0
G8: The Art of the Middle Game by Paul Keres & Alexander Kotov
Alekhine vs Marshall, 1925
(D06) Queen's Gambit Declined, 30 moves, 1-0
NID: Panov Attack. Main Line (E54) 1-0 American Champions
P Wolff vs L Christiansen, 1987
(E54) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System, 41 moves, 1-0
C-K / NID: Panov Attk. Main Line (E54) 0-1 IQP; Stockfish notes
Kamsky vs Karpov, 1996
(E54) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System, 45 moves, 0-1
NID: Panov Attack. Main Line (E54) 1-0 basic tactics on the 6th
T Sachdev vs F Alinoori, 2001
(E54) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System, 29 moves, 1-0
Nimzo-Indian Def: Panov Attack. Main Line (E54) 1-0 45.?
P Acs vs R W Smith, 2004
(E54) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System, 49 moves, 1-0
Game 486 in Chess Informant Best Games 401-500
Dolmatov vs Speelman, 1989
(E54) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System, 68 moves, 1-0
Nimzo-Indian Defense: Panov Attack. Main Line (E54) 1-0 24.?
P Acs vs R Szuhanek, 1999
(E54) Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System, 26 moves, 1-0
King's Indian Def: Kramer Var(E70) 1-0 Sac another and another
Serper vs I Nikolaidis, 1993
(E70) King's Indian, 48 moves, 1-0
Game 177 in Chess Informant Best Games 101-200
Petrosian vs Bronstein, 1974
(E80) King's Indian, Samisch Variation, 57 moves, 1/2-1/2
KID. Saemisch. Normal Def (E81) 0-1 Battery delivers mate
Gheorghiu vs Sax, 1975
(E81) King's Indian, Samisch, 32 moves, 0-1
Game 39 in 'Chess for Hawks' by Cyrus Lakdawala
Petrosian vs Lutikov, 1959
(E92) King's Indian, 42 moves, 1-0
KID. Petrosian Variation. Normal Def (E93) 1-0 Stockfish notes
Kramnik vs Kasparov, 1994
(E93) King's Indian, Petrosian System, 41 moves, 1-0
Game 4 in 'Modern Chess Strategy' by Ludek Pachman
T Sakellaropoulos vs Boleslavsky, 1952
(E94) King's Indian, Orthodox, 26 moves, 0-1
KID: Orthodox Var (E94) 1-0 Exposed, but not hosed.
M Ragger vs M Freitag, 2014
(E94) King's Indian, Orthodox, 22 moves, 1-0
Hippopotamus (A00) 1-0 Wing pawn storms, Rs invade
Hracek vs Blatny, 2017
(A00) Uncommon Opening, 45 moves, 1-0
Sicil Maroczy Bind (A04) Lady in distress wearing a black dress
V Chekhov vs Razuvaev, 1982
(A04) Reti Opening, 11 moves, 1-0
Game 19 'Pawn Power in Chess' by Hans Kmoch. Reissued edition.
Furman vs Spassky, 1957
(A04) Reti Opening, 23 moves, 0-1
English Opening: General (A10) 1-0 Arranged Greco's # by N+
N Noritsyn vs J Bick, 2007
(A10) English, 18 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Agincourt Def (A13) 0-1Promotion, Q drops in #
Gulko vs S Agdestein, 1990
(A13) English, 30 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Agincourt Def (A13) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
Rubinstein vs Spielmann, 1908
(A13) English, 39 moves, 1-0
English, Anglo-Indian Def. KID Formation (A15) 1/2-1/2 Blitz
Korchnoi vs Kasparov, 1987
(A15) English, 35 moves, 1/2-1/2
English, Anglo-Indian Def. KID Formation (A15) 1/2-1/2 Blitz
Korchnoi vs Timman, 1987
(A15) English, 79 moves, 1/2-1/2
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Def. KID Formation (A15) 1-0
I A Horowitz vs S J Shaw, 1943
(A15) English, 38 moves, 1-0
English, Anglo-Indian Def. QID Formation (A15) 1-0 Intermezzos
Kasparov vs Salov, 1989
(A15) English, 29 moves, 1-0
English, Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0
H Johner vs A Brinckmann, 1941
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 33 moves, 1-0
English, Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 0-1
M Stolberg vs D Fridman Sr, 1940
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 38 moves, 0-1
English, Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 0-1
A A Murray vs F Hebert, 1949
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 58 moves, 0-1
English, Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls (A18) 1-0Stockfi
Ding Liren vs S Press, 2019
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 18 moves, 1-0
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 0-1
K Ozols vs M Feigin, 1938
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 24 moves, 0-1
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0
Seirawan vs E Handoko, 1979
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 47 moves, 1-0
English Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18)1-0 B-Q#
M Stryjecki vs C Carbonell Bofill, 2003
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 13 moves, 1-0
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0
Aronian vs Kramnik, 2011
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 45 moves, 1-0
English vs. Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0
J Nogueiras vs C Bielicki, 2003
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 32 moves, 1-0
Nei Gambit (A19) 1-0 Black cannot maintain either back rank
Kholmov vs A Chistiakov, 1955
(A19) English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation, 36 moves, 1-0
Bad Queen vs Good Queen w/Knight Bookends
I Mazel vs Botvinnik, 1938
(A19) English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation, 11 moves, 0-1
"Wholly Knight" (game of the day Jul-29-2018)
J Nogueiras vs M Gongora, 2001
(A21) English, 84 moves, 1-0
King's English. Two Knights' General (A22) 1-0
K Ozols vs M Defosse, 1937
(A22) English, 30 moves, 1-0
King's English. Two Knights' General (A22) 0-1
K Ozols vs Petrov, 1939
(A22) English, 28 moves, 0-1
King's English. Two Knights' General (A22) 0-1 Round 7
K Ozols vs F Apsenieks, 1939
(A22) English, 37 moves, 0-1
King's English. Two Knts' Smyslov System (A22) 1-0The 4 Corners
Carlsen vs Aronian, 2020
(A22) English, 46 moves, 1-0
King's English. Taimanov Var (A25) 1-0 Damiano's Mate
Portisch vs Gulko, 1976
(A25) English, 65 moves, 1-0
King's English. Four Knights Botvinnik Line (A28) 1-0 Stockfish
A Nimzowitsch vs Saemisch, 1926
(A28) English, 31 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Symmetrical. General (A30) 1-0 Q drops in!
Kupchik vs J Partos, 1940
(A30) English, Symmetrical, 23 moves, 1-0
Game 180 in Secrets of Modern Chess Strategy by John Watson
Larsen vs Suba, 1982
(A34) English, Symmetrical, 27 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Symmetrical. Four Knights (A35) 1-0
I A Horowitz vs B Rozsa, 1942
(A35) English, Symmetrical, 33 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Symmetrical. Four Knights (A35) 0-1 28...?
Panno vs H Bravo Sedamanos, 1975
(A35) English, Symmetrical, 29 moves, 0-1
Modern Def: Pterodactyl Var (A42) 0-1 Blockade weak pawns.
O Hole vs Macieja, 2008
(A42) Modern Defense, Averbakh System, 45 moves, 0-1
Owen Defense (B00) 0-1 Neat Queen trap threatens mate
Bamber vs R Chranowski, 1986
(B00) Uncommon King's Pawn Opening, 7 moves, 0-1
English Def: Kangaroo 8.Qg4?! (B00) 0-1 open g-file, busy centr
Gelfand vs Jobava, 2014
(B00) Uncommon King's Pawn Opening, 30 moves, 0-1
St. George Def: New St. George. Three Pawn Attack (B00) 1-0 Q s
Lasker / Maroczy vs NN, 1900
(B00) Uncommon King's Pawn Opening, 28 moves, 1-0
Owen Defense: Zelenograd Var (B00) 1/2-1/2 Stockfish notes
Korchnoi vs Short, 1997
(B00) Uncommon King's Pawn Opening, 26 moves, 1/2-1/2
Owen Defense: Zelenograd Var (B00) 0-1 blitz
H ten Hertog vs B Adhiban, 2022
(B00) Uncommon King's Pawn Opening, 38 moves, 0-1
Scandinavian Def: Panov Transfer (B01) 1-0 Juniors
C Li vs H Wang, 2006
(D42) Queen's Gambit Declined, Semi-Tarrasch, 7.Bd3, 55 moves, 1-0
12) Chess Masters on Winning Chess by Fred Reinfeld
A Nimzowitsch vs Alekhine, 1926
(B02) Alekhine's Defense, 53 moves, 1/2-1/2
Alekhine Def: General (B02) 0-1 Q sac crusher for Boden's # w/R
A Baiwa vs J Nogueiras, 2004
(B02) Alekhine's Defense, 25 moves, 0-1
Alekhine Def. Two Pawn Attack. Lasker Var (B02) 1/2-1/2 Clean
Sveshnikov vs Morozevich, 1994
(B02) Alekhine's Defense, 52 moves, 1/2-1/2
Alekhine Def: Saemisch Attack (B02) 1-0 Correspondence
City of Kuldiga vs Ventspils, 1922
(B02) Alekhine's Defense, 23 moves, 1-0
Alekhine Def: Two Pawn Attack. Lasker Var (B02) 1-0 Hands Up!!
J A Fuller vs L Derby, 1949
(B02) Alekhine's Defense, 14 moves, 1-0
Alekhine Def. Two Pawn Attack. Lasker Var (B02) 1-0 Gueridon #
Kramstov vs Waxburg, 1938
(B02) Alekhine's Defense, 20 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann, Accelerated Panov Attk. Modern (B10) 1-0 Blind Swine
P Cramling vs Korchnoi, 1984
(B10) Caro-Kann, 33 moves, 1-0
C-K, Accelerated Panov Attk. Modern Var (B10) 1-0Mayet's # next
D Andreikin vs Dreev, 2011
(B10) Caro-Kann, 26 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann, Accelerated Panov Attk. Modern (B10) 1-0 KBN vs K#
N Getz vs J L Hammer, 2014
(B10) Caro-Kann, 120 moves, 1-0
"Pulling a Rabbit out of the Hat" (game of the day Jan-07-2010)
Tal vs Karpov, 1987
(B10) Caro-Kann, 30 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Acclrated Panov Attk. Modern (B10) 1-0 Stockfish
A Beliavsky vs Tal, 1982
(B10) Caro-Kann, 39 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack. Modern (B10) 1-0
M Hebden vs Adams, 1984
(B10) Caro-Kann, 36 moves, 1-0
Kamsky tries to castle Queenside the illegal way.
M Illescas vs Kamsky, 1990
(B10) Caro-Kann, 25 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Accelerated Panov Attack (B10) · 1-0
Kmoch vs S Rubinstein, 1932
(B10) Caro-Kann, 30 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attk. Modern (B10) 1-0 Ne5
J Rowson vs J Naylor, 1999
(B10) Caro-Kann, 27 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attack (B10) 1-0 23.?
P Markland vs Hort, 1971
(B10) Caro-Kann, 30 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Acclrated Panov Attk. Modern Var (B10) 1-0 17.?
Lenderman vs S Zierk, 2012
(B10) Caro-Kann, 21 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attk (B10) 1-0 38.? Mate in 3
R Mamedov vs S Bogdanovich, 2015
(B10) Caro-Kann, 38 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attack. Modern Var (B10) 1-0
Tal vs Sveshnikov, 1990
(B10) Caro-Kann, 37 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attack. Modern Var (B10) 1/2-
M Hebden vs Nunn, 1982
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 37 moves, 1/2-1/2
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attk. Modern Var (B10) 0-1Pins
Landa vs Potkin, 2003
(B10) Caro-Kann, 28 moves, 0-1
Game 39 in The Caro-Kann: Move by Move by Cyrus Lakdawala
I Gurevich vs Speelman, 1992
(B10) Caro-Kann, 34 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attk. Modern Var (B10) 0-1PINS
Ehlvest vs Kasparov, 1977
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 40 moves, 0-1
C-K Def. Accelerated Panov Attk. Open Var (B10) 1-0 Qc2 attks 2
Tal vs G Garcia Gonzalez, 1986
(B10) Caro-Kann, 16 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attack. Modern Var (B10) 1-0
Tal vs V Landero, 1992
(B10) Caro-Kann, 25 moves, 1-0
KID.
J F Nelis vs C Skehan, 2012
(B10) Caro-Kann, 37 moves, 1-0
OID.
F Ynojosa Aponte vs J Ferreira, 2012
(B10) Caro-Kann, 27 moves, 1-0
C-K Def. Accelerated Panov Attack. Modern Var (B10) 1-0
M Paragua vs Bologan, 2004
(B10) Caro-Kann, 42 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Accelerated Panov Attack (B10) 1-0She didn't 0-0
Hemant Sharma vs M Lee, 2018
(B10) Caro-Kann, 21 moves, 1-0
C-K Def: Panov Attk. Modern Def (B13) 1-0Nimzowitsch-Alapin1914
Alekhine vs B Strazdins, 1935
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 15 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Panov Attack. Modern Def Czerniak Line (B13) 1-0
Gulko vs L Gonzalez Perez, 1996
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 21 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Panov Attk. Fianchetto Gambit (B13) 1-0Crossfire
Szabo vs J Kostro, 1971
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 25 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Panov Attack. Modern Def (B13) 1-0 Early passer
Gipslis vs H Schulze, 1995
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 22 moves, 1-0
"The Way to Win a Queen is to b1" (game of the day Jun-23-2009)
Miles vs A Yusupov, 1985
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 24 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Def: Panov Attk. Modern Def (B13) 1-0 Stockfish; 24.?
A Dake vs Alekhine, 1932
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 38 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: Exchange Var (B13) 1/2-1/2 7 straight losses?!
Reti vs Duras, 1908
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 31 moves, 1/2-1/2
Caro-Kann Def: Panov Attack. Modern Def (B13) 1-0 21.Bxg7 sac
V Artemiev vs Giri, 2019
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 30 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack. Modern Def (B13) 0-1 CHEATING?
A Timofeev vs S Feller, 2010
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 36 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Def: Panov Attack. Modern Def (B13) 1-0 Correspond
Keres vs L Laurine, 1934
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 25 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def Panov Attk 4...e5 pseudo Albin CG (B13) 0-1 Simul
Alekhine vs M Scholtz, 1932
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 48 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Def: Accelratd Panov Attk. Modern Var (B13) 1-0 22.?
Short vs Miles, 1984
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 46 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack. Modern Defense (B13) 1/2-1/2
E Safarli vs Karjakin, 2016
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 22 moves, 1/2-1/2
Caro-Kann Def: Panov Attack (B14) 1-0 Kside crusher
Portisch vs Bagirov, 1965
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 24 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack (B14) · 1-0
J Polgar vs B Prazmowski, 2010
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 31 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack. Fianchetto Defense (B14) 1-0
M Hebden vs V Ravikumar, 1983
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 28 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack. Fianchetto Defense (B14) 1-0
M Hebden vs W Weiler, 1984
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 29 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack (B14) 1-0
M Hebden vs A Einarsson, 1987
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 53 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack. Fianchetto Def (B14) 1-0
M Hebden vs K Arkell, 1987
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 25 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack. Fianchetto Def (B14) 1-0
M Hebden vs P Trzaska, 1995
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 22 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack. Fianchetto Def (B14) 1-0
X Zhao vs N Hryhorenko, 2001
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 37 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Def: 6.c5 Panov Attack (B14) 0-1 notes by Stockfish
Morozevich vs Bareev, 2002
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 40 moves, 0-1
Caro-Kann Def: Panov Attk/Semi-Tarrasch Def. (B14) 0-1Stockfish
Anand vs Karpov, 1998
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 49 moves, 0-1
Game 15 in "Learn from the Legends" - Mihail Marin
Alekhine vs Eliskases, 1939
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 47 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack (B14) 1-0 Q sortie!
Anand vs Timman, 1992
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 25 moves, 1-0
Caro-Kann Defense: Panov Attack (B14) 1/2-1/2 plang comments
Potkin vs A Galkin, 2004
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 37 moves, 1/2-1/2
Caro-Kann Def: Panov Attack. Fianchetto Def (B14) 1-0 Stockfish
Aronian vs A Farahat, 2005
(B14) Caro-Kann, Panov-Botvinnik Attack, 41 moves, 1-0
English vs. Anglo-Indian Def. Q's Knight Var (A16) 1-0Stockfish
A Nimzowitsch vs C Ahues, 1928
(A16) English, 36 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: 2.e5!? (B20) 0-1 Blunder, obliteration
A Mongiello vs M Yeo, 2004
(B20) Sicilian, 26 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Staunton-Cochrane Variation (B20) · 1-0
W Hilse vs O Wegemund, 1923
(B20) Sicilian, 47 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Staunton-Cochrane Variation (B20) · 0-1
F Peredy vs L Piasetski, 2012
(B20) Sicilian, 35 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: Staunton-Cochrane Var (B20) 0-1 Wonderfully odd
Cochrane vs Staunton, 1842
(B20) Sicilian, 23 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Staunton-Cochrane Var (B20) 0-1 Castle mate!!
R S Robinson vs F Rhine, 2019
(B20) Sicilian, 17 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: Staunton-Cochrane Var resembles Alapin's(B20) 1-0
S Weinberger vs J Hatzl, 2014
(B20) Sicilian, 48 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Morphy Gambit (B21) 1-0 Exhibition
Maroczy vs H G Voigt, 1906
(B21) Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4, 28 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: McDonnell Attack 4 Pawns (B21) 1-0 extra piece
Kramnik vs A Chjumachenko, 1987
(B21) Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4, 32 moves, 1-0
The Chess Player's Chronicle (magazine) by Howard Staunton
Horwitz vs Staunton, 1846
(B21) Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4, 38 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: McDonnell Attack (B21) 0-1 Fredthebear isn't that
T Avery vs Staunton, 1865
(B21) Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4, 37 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Smith-Morra Gambit. Declined Push Var (B21) 1/2-1/2
A Greet vs C Rios, 2020
(B21) Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4, 69 moves, 1/2-1/2
Sicilian Def: McDonnell Attack 6.0-0 NxBb5 (B21) 0-1 interfere
L Langner vs Ftacnik, 1996
(B21) Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4, 22 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Morphy Gambit (B21) 0-1 R on the 8th
R Griffith / T Ross / F Ruffer vs Capablanca, 1911
(B21) Sicilian, 2.f4 and 2.d4, 33 moves, 0-1
Sicilian 2.c3 Alapin / Caro-Kann Panov Attack (B13) 1-0 Q trap
Capablanca vs M Czerniak, 1939
(B22) Sicilian, Alapin, 36 moves, 1-0
Full King Hunt then Castle Mate
L Prins vs L Day, 1968
(B28) Sicilian, O'Kelly Variation, 28 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: O'Kelly. Maroczy Bind Robatsch Line (B28) 0-1 G16
V Munteanu vs K Areshchenko, 2001
(B28) Sicilian, O'Kelly Variation, 30 moves, 0-1
Jun-26-22 whiteshark: Caruana's post-mortem thoughts and
Caruana vs Radjabov, 2022
(B28) Sicilian, O'Kelly Variation, 56 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Nimzowitsch. Advance (B29) 1-0 Instructive Raking Bs
V Sozin vs V S Nekrasov, 1931
(B29) Sicilian, Nimzovich-Rubinstein, 20 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attack (B30) · 1-0
Saric vs Gelfand, 2022
(B30) Sicilian, 27 moves, 1-0
Imagination In Chess, Paata Gaprindashvili - Reciprocal Thinkin
Aronin vs Kholmov, 1962
(B31) Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation, 33 moves, 0-1
Sicil Nezhmetdinov-Rossolimo Attk. Bg7 (B31) 0-1 Bind
Gelfand vs Radjabov, 2003
(B31) Sicilian, Rossolimo Variation, 37 moves, 0-1
Old Sicilian. Open (B32) 0-1 What bind?
Anand vs P Maghsoodloo, 2020
(B32) Sicilian, 35 moves, 0-1
Old Sicilian. Open (B32) 0-1 A hobo's can opener!
M Krakops vs Shirov, 2015
(B32) Sicilian, 18 moves, 0-1
Old Sicilian. Open (B32) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
Z Almasi vs Macieja, 2010
(B32) Sicilian, 34 moves, 1-0
Old Sicilian. Open, Maroczy Bind (B32) 1-0 Exch Sac opens line
F Steenbekkers vs T Burgerhoff, 2001
(B32) Sicilian, 22 moves, 1-0
Old Sicilian. Open (B32) 1-0 notes by Stocfish
Anand vs Lautier, 1998
(B32) Sicilian, 39 moves, 1-0
Sicil Accelerated Dragon. Maroczy Bind Gurgenidze Var (B36) 1-0
Tal vs Parma, 1961
(B36) Sicilian, Accelerated Fianchetto, 29 moves, 1-0
Sicil Accelerated Dragon. Maroczy Bind Gurgenidze Var (B36) 1-0
Gheorghiu vs G Szilagyi, 1971
(B36) Sicilian, Accelerated Fianchetto, 36 moves, 1-0
Portisch plays the Maroczy almost perfectly here.
Portisch vs Reshevsky, 1973
(B36) Sicilian, Accelerated Fianchetto, 28 moves, 1-0
Sicill Accelerd Dragon. Maroczy Bind Gurgenidze Var (B36) 1-0
Petrosian vs A Beliavsky, 1975
(B36) Sicilian, Accelerated Fianchetto, 42 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Kramnik Var (B40) 0-1 Black octopus
B Beard vs B Wall, 1979
(B40) Sicilian, 25 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Kramnik Var (B40) 0-1 Safffuna eats snails
O Sarapu vs R W Smith, 1981
(B40) Sicilian, 42 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Def: French Var. Westerinen Attk (B40) 1-0 video link
Kasparov vs O Privorotsky, 1974
(B40) Sicilian, 38 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: French Var. Westerinen Attack (B40) 1-0 Fantastic
V Akopian vs Khenkin, 1994
(B40) Sicilian, 22 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: French Var. Westerinen Attack (B40) 1/2-1/2 blitz
W Reza vs P Tregubov, 2017
(B40) Sicilian, 69 moves, 1/2-1/2
Sicilian Defense: Kramnik Variation (B40) · 0-1
K Mar vs R Theissl Pokorna, 2001
(B40) Sicilian, 84 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Kramnik Variation (B40) 1-0
J Perlis vs Marshall, 1908
(B40) Sicilian, 43 moves, 1-0
Sicilian, Kan. Maroczy Bind Reti Var (B41) 0-1Philidor's Legacy
N Faulks vs Granda Zuniga, 2010
(B41) Sicilian, Kan, 36 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Kan. Modern Var (B42) 1-0 She was hot
I Morovic Fernandez vs L Christiansen, 1993
(B42) Sicilian, Kan, 26 moves, 1-0
Game 36 in Silician Kan by John Emms
Shirov vs Korneev, 1998
(B42) Sicilian, Kan, 31 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Kan. Modern Var (B42) 1-0 30.? Greco's Mate
Shirov vs K Spraggett, 2005
(B42) Sicilian, Kan, 32 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Kan. Modern Var (B42) 0-1 34...?
S Barrientos Chavarriaga vs J Borges Matos, 2004
(B42) Sicilian, Kan, 36 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Kan. Modern Var (B42) 0-1 Notes by Stockfish
Westerinen vs Petrosian, 1972
(B42) Sicilian, Kan, 30 moves, 0-1
Game 364 from Chess Informant 22
K Commons vs P Peev, 1976
(B42) Sicilian, Kan, 33 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Paulsen. Szen Var (B44) 1-0White clears minefield
Ljubojevic vs G Gonda, 1972
(B44) Sicilian, 34 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Paulsen. Modern Line (B44) 1-0 Stockfish
Karpov vs V Small, 1982
(B44) Sicilian, 47 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Paulsen. Szen Variation (B44) · 1-0
Capablanca vs R Cintron, 1934
(B44) Sicilian, 26 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Paulsen. Szen Var (B44) 1-0 Q investment?
N Gaprindashvili vs R Crotto, 1980
(B44) Sicilian, 42 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Canal Attack 3...Nd7 (B51) 0-1 blitz
Svidler vs Duda, 2020
(B51) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 30 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Canal Attack (B51) 1-0 A game of White pairs
Rapport vs Karjakin, 2021
(B51) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 55 moves, 1-0
Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack (B51) 0-1 pile on
Kosteniuk vs Duda, 2022
(B51) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 45 moves, 0-1
Sicilian Defense: Canal Attack (B51) 1-0
P Yussof vs J Johnson, 2016
(B51) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 42 moves, 1-0
Game 46 in Instructive Modern Chess Masterpieces by Igor Stohl
Kasparov vs The World, 1999
(B52) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 62 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Canal Attack. Main Line (B52) 1-0 Promotion+
Kasparov vs C Zelkind, 1994
(B52) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 43 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Defense: Canal Attack. ML 4.b4 BxBb5 (B52) 1-0
Y Hou vs I Krush, 2020
(B52) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 36 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Canal Attack. Main Line (B52) 1-0 exhibition
Kasparov vs G Gaehwiler, 2009
(B52) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 35 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Canal Attack. Main Line (B52) 1-0 Stockfish
Hort vs B Jansson, 1972
(B52) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 24 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Canal Attk. M.L. (B52) 1-0 SF notes; GMKing video
Anand vs Vachier-Lagrave, 2022
(B52) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 40 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Chekhover Var (B53) 0-1 unpunished blunder
K Shirazi vs H MacGrillen, 1972
(B53) Sicilian, 63 moves, 0-1
Carlsen - Karjakin World Championship Match (2016) (rapid), NY
Carlsen vs Karjakin, 2016
(B54) Sicilian, 50 moves, 1-0
Sicilian (B54) 1/2-1/2 it's viewable on line
Carlsen vs Vachier-Lagrave, 2020
(B57) Sicilian, 51 moves, 1/2-1/2
French Defense, Maroczy Bind, IQP (C00) 0-1? Promotion
M Brakmanis vs T Melngailis, 1933
(B40) Sicilian, 30 moves, 1-0
Pins and penetration against the Maroczy Bind, 0-1
R Schmidt vs R C Simpson, 1948
(C00) French Defense, 24 moves, 0-1
French Defense: Steiner Var links (C00) 1-0 Q trap
H Grob vs G Fletzer, 1948
(C00) French Defense, 24 moves, 1-0
French 2.c4/Sicilian Closed(C00) 1-0 N hot foots it to the back
Keres vs K Ozols, 1937
(C00) French Defense, 42 moves, 1-0
French Exchange 5.c4 (C01) 1-0 Rook endgame
Tkachiev vs Morozevich, 2008
(C01) French, Exchange, 57 moves, 1-0
English Opening: The Whale (C20) 1-0 A Botvinnik fish
A Fedorova vs J Klimova, 2003
(C20) King's Pawn Game, 31 moves, 1-0
Bishop's Opening: Vienna Hybrid (C28) 1-0Stone fence break thru
J Kristiansen vs Deep Blue, 1993
(C28) Vienna Game, 40 moves, 1-0
Russian Game: Kaufmann Attack 5.c4 (C42) 0-1 all night bullet c
Firouzja vs Nepomniachtchi, 2022
(C42) Petrov Defense, 35 moves, 0-1
P-Q4: Dresden Opening (C44) 0-1 Olga is a kit shicker
G Sukhu vs O Sabirova, 2004
(C44) King's Pawn Game, 19 moves, 0-1
Spanish Game: Morphy Defense. Modern Steinitz Defense (C71) 1-0
Petrosian vs Nersesov, 1945
(C71) Ruy Lopez, 45 moves, 1-0
Spanish Game: Morphy Def. Modern Steinitz Def (C71) 1/2-1/2
Keres vs Capablanca, 1939
(C71) Ruy Lopez, 33 moves, 1/2-1/2
Game 1020 Chess Informant Best Games. 1001-1100
Leko vs Mamedyarov, 2008
(C72) Ruy Lopez, Modern Steinitz Defense, 5.O-O, 27 moves, 1-0
Zukertort Opening: Sicilian Invitation (A04) 1/2-1/2 internet
Gelfand vs Ivanchuk, 2022
(A04) Reti Opening, 40 moves, 1/2-1/2
Game 46: The Giants of Power Play by Neil McDonald
Stahlberg vs Bronstein, 1950
(A10) English, 41 moves, 0-1
English Opening vs Delayed Dutch (A10) 0-1 Exchange Sacs
G Gorse vs Rapport, 2011
(A10) English, 33 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Anglo-Dutch Defense (A10) 1/2-1/2
Ragozin vs Lisitsin, 1954
(A10) English, 60 moves, 1/2-1/2
English Opening: General (A10) 0-1 Watch out for Carl!
C Carls vs C Hartlaub, 1915
(A10) English, 39 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Adorjan Def /mutual Botvinnik Systems (A10)0-1
Miles vs Gulko, 1987
(A10) English, 30 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Great Snake Var (A10) 0-1 N offer to open file
P Ponkratov vs Niemann, 2021
(A10) English, 22 moves, 0-1
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. K's Knight Var (A15) 1-0 battery
I Ivanov vs Kudrin, 1989
(A15) English, 30 moves, 1-0
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Queen's Knight Var (A16) 0-1
Caruana vs Mamedyarov, 2021
(A16) English, 50 moves, 0-1
English vs AID. Q's Knight Var (A16) 0-1 More pawns
A Sokolsky vs P Trifunovic, 1947
(A16) English, 36 moves, 0-1
English Opening: Anglo-Indian Def. Anti-Anti-Grünfeld (A17) 0-1
Short vs N Salimova, 2022
(A17) English, 39 moves, 0-1
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0
J F Heemskerk vs J de Soyres, 1903
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 50 moves, 1-0
English vs AID. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0 tpstar notes
So vs Onischuk, 2017
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 31 moves, 1-0
English vs AID. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0 Stockfish
R Filguth vs A de la Garza, 1980
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 19 moves, 1-0
Pseudo-Boden's Mate; supported Rook variation on open b-file.
Benjamin vs N Gamboa, 1995
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 15 moves, 1-0
English vs AID. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0
C Aravindh vs M Concio Jr, 2021
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 33 moves, 1-0
English vs AID. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1/2-1/2 missed it
H Rossetto vs B Wexler, 1953
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 56 moves, 1/2-1/2
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 0-1
J Asendorf vs Jobava, 2001
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 64 moves, 0-1
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 0-1
I Rogers vs D H Campora, 1989
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 51 moves, 0-1
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 0-1
M Vidmar Jr vs Vidmar, 1947
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 33 moves, 0-1
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1/2-
Giri vs Duda, 2022
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 38 moves, 1/2-1/2
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 1-0
J van Foreest vs Ganguly, 2021
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 32 moves, 1-0
English vs Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 0-1
T Florian vs Benko, 1945
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 39 moves, 0-1
English vs AID. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18) 0-1 blitz
K Shevchenko vs Aronian, 2022
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 126 moves, 0-1
English vs AID, Flohr-Mikenas-Carls, Nei Gambit (A19) 1-0hit f7
B Gurgenidze vs Kholmov, 1962
(A19) English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation, 24 moves, 1-0
"Positional Chess Handbook" by Israel Gelfer pg 14 move 60 wh
Korchnoi vs Karpov, 1978
(A19) English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation, 79 moves, 1-0
English vs AID. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var Nei Gambit (A19) 1-0
Kasparov vs A Sokolov, 1988
(A19) English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation, 42 moves, 1-0
English vs AID. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var Nei Gambit (A19) 1-0
A Yusupov vs Yudasin, 1981
(A19) English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation, 33 moves, 1-0
English vs AID. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var Nei Gambit (A19) 0-1
Caruana vs Rapport, 2022
(A19) English, Mikenas-Carls, Sicilian Variation, 42 moves, 0-1
King's English. Botvinnik System (A26) 1-0 Exposed Kings
Seirawan vs Van Wely, 1992
(A26) English, 49 moves, 1-0
King's English. Four Knights Botvinnik Line (A28) 1-0
V Artemiev vs D Pershin, 2019
(A28) English, 30 moves, 1-0
King's English. Four Knights, Botvinnik Line (A28) 1/2-1/2 48.?
Abdusattorov vs Ding Liren, 2022
(A28) English, 56 moves, 1/2-1/2
English Opening: Symmetrical. General (A30) 1-0 P-poke tactics
L Christiansen vs F Borm, 1978
(A30) English, Symmetrical, 37 moves, 1-0
English Symmetrical. Anti-Benoni, Spielmann Def (A33) 1-0 Stock
Korchnoi vs Sax, 1991
(A33) English, Symmetrical, 45 moves, 1-0
English, Symmetrical. Anti-Benoni, Geller Var (A33) 1-0 25.?
Morozevich vs Leko, 2012
(A33) English, Symmetrical, 42 moves, 1-0
English, Symmetrical. Normal Var (A34) 1-0 Schaumburg, IL USA
M Pasalic vs A C Chow, 2006
(A34) English, Symmetrical, 27 moves, 1-0
English Opening: Symmetrical. Botvinnik System (A36) 0-1
E Krasilnikov vs V M Kozlov, 2001
(A36) English, 42 moves, 0-1
Modern Def: Semi-Averbakh. Pterodactyl Var (A40) 0-1 Choice of
S Grigoriants vs V Malakhov, 1996
(A40) Queen's Pawn Game, 24 moves, 0-1
English Rat at the Max Euwe Festival? (A41) 0-1 Qs invade
J van Foreest vs R van Caspel, 2014
(A41) Queen's Pawn Game (with ...d6), 15 moves, 0-1
Old Indian Defense: Ukrainian Var (A54) 0-1 37...?
Alatortsev vs Boleslavsky, 1942
(A54) Old Indian, Ukrainian Variation, 4.Nf3, 38 moves, 0-1
Zukertort Opening: Q's Gambit Invitation (A04) 1-0 Dbl Attack
L Handler vs A Gutmann, 2014
(A04) Reti Opening, 22 moves, 1-0
Blindfolded Blind Swine Mate
J Polgar vs Seirawan, 1993
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 29 moves, 1-0
11. Chernev's The Most Instructive Games of Chess Ever Played
Tartakower vs R Frentz, 1933
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 35 moves, 1-0
Indian Game: Knights Variation. General (A46) 1-0 intermezzo
A Adly vs D Ariel, 2011
(A46) Queen's Pawn Game, 30 moves, 1-0
Anglo-Indian Def. Flohr-Mikenas-Carls Var (A18)1/2-1/2 12 moves
Keene vs D Anderton, 1977
(A18) English, Mikenas-Carls, 12 moves, 1/2-1/2
Fredthebear shall return before inflation disappears.
M Leon Hoyos vs M Amanov, 2012
(B13) Caro-Kann, Exchange, 28 moves, 1-0
King's English. Botvinnik System (A26) 1-0 Notes by Stockfish
Gulko vs A Yusupov, 1981
(A26) English, 38 moves, 1-0
Scandinavian Def: Icelandic-Palme Gambit (B01) 1-0 Stockfish
F Baudin vs A Foulds, 2001
(B01) Scandinavian, 18 moves, 1-0
Schlechter vs Maroczy, 1906
(C00) French Defense, 26 moves, 1/2-1/2
Sicilian Kan. Polugaevsky Var (B42) 1-0 3 mates if you please
T Heinemann vs S Siebrecht, 2010
(B42) Sicilian, Kan, 36 moves, 1-0
English Opening: The Whale (C20) 0-1 Notes by Stockfish
A Permiakov vs E Romanov, 1999
(C20) King's Pawn Game, 41 moves, 0-1
R Levit vs E Friedman, 1990
(A10) English, 8 moves, 0-1
Spanish Game: Morphy Def. Duras Var (C77) 1-0 weak pawns
Nakamura vs Sevian, 2023
(C77) Ruy Lopez, 52 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Canal Attack. Main Line 6.c4 Nf6 (B52) 1-0No Ross
Spassky vs N Ioseliani, 1995
(B52) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 53 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Canal Attack (B51) 0-1 24.? They missed it.
E Rosen vs M Yilmaz, 2023
(B51) Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack, 67 moves, 0-1
L Melzner vs M Lagarde, 2023
(B00) Uncommon King's Pawn Opening, 53 moves, 0-1
U16
Louis Havenga vs T Gareyev, 2000
(B20) Sicilian, 42 moves, 0-1
King's English. General (A20) 0-1 blunder 0-0 vs 0-0-0
F van der Elburg vs M Ragger, 2022
(A20) English, 20 moves, 0-1
0-0-0+!
Dunbar vs Chawkin, 1925
(C45) Scotch Game, 11 moves, 1-0
"Keresene"
Keres vs Alekhine, 1937
(C71) Ruy Lopez, 23 moves, 1-0
Rapid, Round 13
Carlsen vs Caruana, 2018
(B40) Sicilian, 51 moves, 1-0
24.?
A Zajarnyi vs V Malakhov, 1999
(B20) Sicilian, 24 moves, 1-0
Sicilian Def: Kan. Maroczy Bind Reti Var (B41) 1-0 MC misplay
Vachier-Lagrave vs Carlsen, 2023
(B41) Sicilian, Kan, 29 moves, 1-0
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