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Happy birthday Viswanathan "Vishy" Anand!
Vishy Anand, one of my favourite commentators from recent World Championships (he just seems like such a lovely guy and his analysis is always interesting and well explained), is an Indian chess grandmaster and a former five-time World Chess Champion. The FIRST grandmaster from India (he won the title in 1988) which is hard to believe given how many great Indian chess players there are now, he has the 8th highest peak FIDE raiting of all time. He remains the only player to have won the World Chess Championship in tournament, match, and knockout format, as well as rapid time controls.
Vishy playing Kasparov, 1995.
As a teenager people called him "Lightning Kid" for his rapid playing speed, and later GMs who faced him often described him as one of the all-time greats alongside Garry Kasparov (a logical comparison given the schism in the World Championship and the fact most top GMs would have played both so could compare).
As a lightning fast teenager in the 1980s.
Wikipedia describes him as "a well-liked figure throughout the chess world for two decades, evidenced by the fact that Kasparov, Kramnik, and Carlsen, all of whom were rivals for the world championship during Anand's career, each aided him in his preparations for the 2010 World Chess Championship" which is something I massively admire in sports people - the seemingly rare ability to be a top competitor AND be nice to people.
Check out his game 6 win against Karpov in the 1998 World Championship match for a great win at an important moment. Karpov had won the first four games, Vishy made a draw in game 5, and NEEDED to win. So what does he do? He plays the Trompowsky Attack (1. d4 Nf6 2. Bg5) - rarely seen at GM level - and wins in 42 moves! Seriously, go google and admire. Sadly (for me at least since I'm a fan) he lost the WC in the tiebreaker games and didn't manage to become World Champion until two years later when he became the first world champion from Asia and the first world champion from outside the ex-Soviet Union since Bobby Fischer.
Anand v. Kramnik at the 2008 World Championship, game 3.
OR check out game 3 of his World Championship match against Kramnik in 2008. Here Vishy has the black pieces playing against Kramnik's Queen's Gambit Declined - they go into a really tactically sharp line known as the Blumenfeld Attack (this is part of the Semi-Slav defence, classical merin variation if you want to look it up). On move 14 Vishy plays a novelty - a new idea - that Kramnik needs to refute if he's to win. Vishy's idea is to just give up a pawn (which is usually defended) in favour of attacking the white king. Two pawns down, Vishy rejects the possibility of a draw and goes on the attack with Kramnik's king on the run. It's exciting stuff and unbelievably tense when you imagine the WC conditions they were playing in!
Vishy about to beat defending champion Magnus Carlsen in Game 3 of the 2014 World Chess Championship in Sochi.
His career is way too long and too well documented to be worth going into any greater detail - google is your friend here - but what a great player. Well worth delving into his games, not least as he was one of the first to embrace computer prep so that alone is an interesting development.
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spending my easter vigil watching the world chess championship stream and marveling at the world we live in. 'hi hi what are your pronounes?' is the new 'girl? hello girl?'. incredible
#time to close the live chat#i'm listening to the official commentary#tbh the disembodied voices of irina krush and vishy anand are pretty poetic companions for all the studying i need to do before my exams lol#alone in the house with just my new antipsychotic prescription i haven't started staring at me from the cabinet#and FIDE utterly oblivious of me#beamed in from kazakhstan to my california apartment#at 3 am of course#ros.txt#ros.chess
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5 Popular Women GMs That Will Inspire Every Girl Child
Time and again women have proved that they are a force to be reckoned with in every sphere of life. And the chess world is no exception. From not being allowed to play, to having separate tournaments specially for women — it has been a long journey!
Despite facing challenges and pressure from society, women have excelled in chess and will only keep getting better from here on.
The pioneers of this change are undoubtedly the women Grandmasters all over the world. They beat stereotypes and play neck and neck with men in international tournaments.
Let us take a look at some of the popular women Grandmasters in Chess –
1. Nona Gaprindashvili
This list won’t get its deserved start if we do not mention the first woman to ever receive the International Grandmaster title from FIDE. Born in 1941, this Georgian (then Soviet) player has played in numerous international tournaments and won several of them.
She was the Women’s World Champion from 1962 to 1978! She participated in the Women’s Chess Olympiad for the Soviet Union many times between 1963 to 1990 and for Georgia in 1992. She contributed immensely to the team in these olympiads and won many gold medals along the way! She has also won the Women’s World Senior Championship several times between 1995 to 2019.
Nona Gaprindashvili has given more to the field of chess than words can express. She was the flagbearer of women’s chess and gave hope and inspiration to many young girls to work hard and achieve the Grandmaster title.
2. Judit Polgar
Popularly referred to as the strongest woman chess player of all time, Grandmaster Judit Polgar needs absolutely no introduction! She was known for her aggressive, tactical and fierce playing style. But here’s something that has cemented her fierce reputation amongst the chess world. She is the only woman to have played in the men’s candidates tournament and to have crossed the 2700 elo mark in the history of chess!
In her long and successful chess career, she has won games against fellow legends like GM Anatoly Karpov, GM Garry Kasparov, GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Viswanathan Anand, GM Vladimir Kramnik, GM Veselin Topalov and many more in either rapid or classical formats.
She is the only woman to be ranked among the top 10 of all chess players, her peak ranking being 8th in 2004.
She has been a source of inspiration for countless women chess players. And she truly has broken many gender stereotypes people have about women playing chess.
3. Koneru Humpy
The highest ranked Indian woman player and one of the finest Grandmasters of our country, Koneru Humpy has been a sensation since her childhood days. She achieved the title of Grandmaster in 2002, at the young age of 15 years and 1 month – a feat not achieved by any other Indian woman so far!
GM Koneru has won many world youth championships and in 2001 she won the coveted World Junior Girls Championship.
Interestingly, she participated in the boys’ section of the World Junior Championship in 2004 and tied for 5th place which is an extremely amazing achievement!
In 2019, she won the Women’s World Rapid Championship. In 2020, she was a crucial part of the gold medal winning Indian team for the Online Chess Olympiad.
She is also the recipient of the honorable Padma Shri Award and Arjuna Award for her contribution to the field of chess. In 2020, she received the BBC Indian Sportswoman of the year award.
If Vishy Anand has influenced India to take up chess, GM Koneru Humpy has done the same for young Indian girls.
4. Alexandra Kosteniuk
Popularly known as the chess queen, Russian GM Alexandra Kosteniuk is one of the finest female Grandmasters in the history of chess. She was the Women’s World Chess Champion from 2008 to 2010. She is also the first person to win the Chess960 Women’s World Championship. In 2013, she became the first woman to win the men’s Swiss Chess Championship.
She has won numerous gold medals while playing for team Russia in the Women’s Chess Olympiad, Women’s World Chess Team Championship and Women’s European Chess Team Championship.
GM Kosteniuk is known to play aggressively and quickly, often creating pressure over her opponent with her speed. She has been one of the top women grandmasters in Russia for many years and has even won the Women’s World Cup in 2021.
5. Hou Yifan
A chess prodigy, GM Hou Yifan has taken the chess world by storm since her debut. She is the youngest female to achieve the Grandmaster title and the second highest rated female chess player after GM Judit Polgar.
Between 2010 to 2017, she has won the Women’s World Chess Championship 4 times!
Currently ranked no.1 in active players, she has held that streak since September 2015!
Many regard her as the best active female chess player and her track record only proves her capabilities.
Apart from being a successful chess player, she’s also given equal importance to academics and completed her degree from University of Oxford. She is now working as a professor at Shenzhen University.
WGMs - a humble gratitude
Women have had to face many obstacles in their respective careers over the years. Despite that, they have strongly overcome these hurdles and established themselves firmly.
The female Grandmasters mentioned in this article and many others have done the same in the field of chess. They have broken barriers and set new records and fought neck and neck with their male competitors. They are a constant source of inspiration for many young girls to take up chess professionally.
To such exceptional female personalities, we extend our humble gratitude!
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The Future Is Here; Inspiring Performance: Wishes Pour In For Gukesh After Candidates Win
GUKESH WINS THE CANDIDATES: Social media was flooded with awe and admiration when 17-year-old grandmaster D Gukesh on Monday scripted history by becoming the youngest player ever to win the Candidates Tournament, held in Toronto, Canada.
Gukesh scored 9/14 points to clinch the honour after his final-round game with Hikaru Nakamura ended in a draw. He became only the second Indian after Vishwanathan Anand to win the Candidates Tournament.
After Gukesh's historic victory in the prestigious tournament, the chess community extended their heartfelt congratulations.
Ace chess coach Ramesh RB, who has coached two players who competed at the Candidates this year, wrote on X, "Hearty Congratulations to young @Gukesh for convincingly winning the Candidates. Inspiring performance! Whole India is proud of you!"
Hungarian chess grandmaster, widely regarded as the strongest female chess player of all time, Judith Polgar praises Gukesh's concentration and dedication, saying "And the answer is: GUKESH! His concentration and focus are outstanding! His dedication, good nerves, calmness. He is also very strong in being in his presence. Superb performance! Congrats to Gukesh for winning #FIDECandidates 2024!"
Two-time Indian women's chess champion Tania Sachdev, said "GUKESH WINS THE CANDIDATES!! The future is here. It’s today. 22.04.2024 a date to remember It’s going to be Ding Liren vs Gukesh, World Chess Championship 2024."
Vladimir Kramnik, a Classical World Chess Champion from 2000 to 2006, shared on X, "What an evening Congratulations to Gukesh and special award for both Fabi, Ian for their incredible performance today. One of the most interesting games I ever saw. Bravo, REAL FIGHTERS, for giving it all. Most important, more than anything in chess in fact. Full respect."
With his historic triumph, Gukesh will challenge the reigning World Champion Ding Liren of China in the World Chess Championship match. He is now the second Indian after Vishy Anand to fight for the Classical World Championship title.
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#AfterGukesh#CandidatesTournament#DingLiren#GUKESHWINSTHECANDIDATES#HeartyCongratulations#HikaruNakamura#JudithPolgar#NewDelhi#RameshRB#TaniaSachdev#VishwanathanAnand#VladimirKramnik#WholeIndia#WorldChessChampionship
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Garry Kasparov ist eine der bekanntesten Persönlichkeiten in der Welt des Schachs. Er wurde am 13. April 1963 in Baku, Aserbaidschan, geboren und beeindruckte die Schachwelt mit seinem außergewöhnlichen Talent und seiner beeindruckenden Denkfähigkeit.
Kasparov ist vor allem für seine herausragenden Leistungen als Schachspieler bekannt. Er wurde bereits im Alter von 22 Jahren zum jüngsten Schachweltmeister aller Zeiten ernannt. Diese Leistung hat ihn zu einer wahren Legende in der Schachwelt gemacht.
Während seiner Karriere behauptete Kasparov seinen Titel als Weltmeister mehrmals erfolgreich gegen einige der besten Spieler der Welt. Die Schachpartien zwischen Kasparov und Anatoli Karpow sind bis heute legendär und werden als eine der größten Rivalitäten in der Schachgeschichte angesehen.
Neben seinen schachlichen Fähigkeiten war Kasparov auch ein erfolgreicher Botschafter für das Schachspiel. Er hat dazu beigetragen, das Schach als Sportart zu popularisieren und war maßgeblich an der Einführung des Schachcomputers Deep Blue beteiligt, mit dem er ein historisches Duell austrug.
Auch nach seinem Rückzug aus professionellen Schachturnieren engagiert sich Kasparov weiterhin für das Schachspiel. Er nutzt seine Erfahrung und sein Wissen, um andere Spieler zu unterstützen und Schach als Bildungsinstrument zu fördern. Kasparov ist auch ein gefragter Redner, der in Vorträgen und Diskussionen seine Einsichten und Erfahrungen teilt.
Garry Kasparov hat mit seinem außergewöhnlichen Talent und seinem Engagement für das Schachspiel zweifellos Spuren hinterlassen. Er ist eine Inspiration für junge Schachspieler und hat das Schachspiel zu einer faszinierenden Sportart gemacht, die Menschen auf der ganzen Welt begeistert.
Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen ist ein norwegischer Schachgroßmeister und gilt als einer der besten Schachspieler aller Zeiten. Geboren am 30. November 1990 in Tønsberg, Norwegen, begann Carlsen schon früh seine Leidenschaft für das Schachspiel zu entdecken.
Im Alter von fünf Jahren erlernte er die Grundlagen des Schachs und wurde schnell zu einem herausragenden Talent. Mit nur 13 Jahren wurde Carlsen der jüngste Großmeister in der Geschichte des Schachs und brach damit den vorherigen Rekord von Wassili Iwantschuk.
Carlsen zeichnet sich durch seine außergewöhnliche Kombinationsfähigkeit und taktische Effizienz aus. Er ist bekannt für seine präzise Einschätzung des Spielverlaufs und seine Fähigkeit, komplexe Strategien zu entwickeln.
Sein Durchbruch kam jedoch im Jahr 2010, als er das großartige Turnier in Wijk aan Zee gewann. Dieser Sieg katapultierte ihn auf Platz eins der Weltrangliste und seitdem hat er ihn erfolgreich verteidigt.
Carlsen gewann den Titel des Weltmeisters im Schach im Jahr 2013 und verteidigte ihn erfolgreich gegen verschiedene Herausforderer. Seine beeindruckende Dominanz im Schach führte dazu, dass der internationale Schachverband FIDE ihn als "The Mozart of Chess" bezeichnete.
Neben seinen schachlichen Fähigkeiten hat Carlsen auch ein starkes Interesse an anderen Bereichen. Er ist ein begeisterter Fußballfan und unterstützt Real Madrid. Darüber hinaus engagiert er sich auch für wohltätige Zwecke und ist Botschafter für die Schachstiftung "Move for Equality".
Magnus Carlsen hat das Schachspiel auf eine neue Ebene gehoben und bewiesen, dass er einer der besten Schachspieler der Geschichte ist. Seine Fähigkeiten, seine Intuition und sein unermüdlicher Ehrgeiz machen ihn zu einer wahren Legende des Schachs.
Viswanathan Anand, auch bekannt als "Vishy Anand", ist ein indischer Schachgroßmeister und einer der erfolgreichsten Schachspieler aller Zeiten. Geboren am 11. Dezember 1969 in Chennai, Indien, begann Anand im Alter von sechs Jahren Schach zu spielen und zeigte bald sein außergewöhnliches Talent für das Spiel.
Anand gewann bereits im Alter von 18 Jahren den Titel des Internationalen Meisters und wurde im Alter von 20 Jahren zum Großmeister. Seitdem hat er zahlreiche Erfolge und Titel errungen. Er war von 2007 bis 2013 der offizielle Schachweltmeister und hat sich in vielen anderen Turnieren und Wettbewerben als einer der Besten der Welt etabliert.
Bekannt für sein tiefes Verständnis des Spiels, seine kreative Spielweise und seine blitzschnelle Entscheidungsfindung am Brett, wird Anand oft für seine Aggressivität und Wendigkeit bewundert. Er ist berühmt für seine Kombinationsfähigkeiten und seine Fähigkeit, komplexe Positionen zu analysieren und seinen Gegnern strategische Fallen zu stellen.
Anand hat viele legendäre Schachpartien gespielt, die oft von Schachliebhabern auf der ganzen Welt studiert werden. Er hat auch gegen mehrere Generationen von Schachgroßmeistern gespielt und sie herausgefordert, wodurch er sich den Ruf eines herausragenden und vielseitigen Spielers verdient hat.
Neben seinen spielerischen Fähigkeiten ist Anand auch als Gentleman bekannt und wird von seinen Kollegen und Fans gleichermaßen respektiert. Er hat viele Menschen durch seine Leidenschaft für das Schachspiel inspiriert und dazu beigetragen, das Interesse an diesem intellektuellen Sport weltweit zu fördern.
Für seine herausragenden Leistungen wurde Anand mit zahlreichen Auszeichnungen und Ehrungen geehrt. Er hat Indien bei vielen internationalen Turnieren und Olympiaden vertreten und das Land stolz gemacht.
Viswanathan Anand ist zweifellos eine Legende im Schach und wird als einer der größten Schachspieler aller Zeiten angesehen. Sein Beitrag zum Schachsport und seine Hingabe zu diesem kognitiven Sport sind bemerkenswert und werden noch lange in Erinnerung bleiben.
Anatoli Karpow ist ein bekannter Schachspieler aus Russland, der als einer der besten Schachspieler aller Zeiten gilt. Er wurde am 23. Mai 1951 in Zlatoust, Russland, geboren und begann bereits in jungen Jahren mit dem Schachspiel. Im Alter von 15 Jahren gewann er die Jugendweltmeisterschaft im Schach und zeigte damit sein außergewöhnliches Talent.
Karpow hat im Laufe seiner Karriere zahlreiche Erfolge erzielt. Er wurde Weltmeister im Schach insgesamt drei Mal, in den Jahren 1975, 1978 und 1981. Seine herausragenden schachlichen Fähigkeiten und seine strategische Denkweise machten ihn zu einem formidablen Gegner für alle, die sich ihm gegenüberstellten.
Eine seiner bemerkenswertesten Leistungen war seine lange Serie von ungeschlagenen Partien. Zwischen dem Jahr 1973 und 1975 blieb Anatoli Karpow in 90 aufeinanderfolgenden Partien ungeschlagen. Diese Serie gab ihm den Beinamen "Der eiserne Mann des Schachs" und festigte seinen Ruf als einer der schwer zu schlagenden Gegner.
Karpow wurde nicht nur für seine Leistungen am Schachbrett bekannt, sondern auch für sein Engagement für den Schachsport. Er engagierte sich in verschiedenen Schachorganisationen und trug dazu bei, das Schachspiel auf internationaler Ebene zu fördern. Darüber hinaus hat er auch mehrere Bücher über Schachstrategie und Taktik veröffentlicht, die von Schachspielern auf der ganzen Welt genutzt werden.
Anatoli Karpow hat das Schachspiel durch seine Erfolge, sein Engagement und sein außergewöhnliches Talent maßgeblich geprägt. Er bleibt eine Legende in der Welt des Schachs und wird auch weiterhin als einer der besten Schachspieler aller Zeiten in Erinnerung bleiben.
Bobby Fischer war ein Schachgroßmeister, der für seine außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten und seinen einzigartigen Spielstil bekannt war. Geboren am 9. März 1943 in Chicago, Illinois, begann Fischer bereits in jungen Jahren Schach zu spielen und erzielte beeindruckende Erfolge.
Fischer war ein Wunderkind und wurde im Alter von nur 15 Jahren zum jüngsten internationalen Schachmeister aller Zeiten. Sein außergewöhnliches Talent und seine Fähigkeit, komplexe Positionen zu analysieren, machten ihn zu einem gefürchteten Gegner auf dem Schachbrett. Er war besonders bekannt für seinen aggressiven Spielstil und seinen unerschütterlichen Glauben an seine Fähigkeiten.
Einer der bekanntesten Momente in Fischers Karriere war sein Sieg bei der Schachweltmeisterschaft im Jahr 1972. Er besiegte den sowjetischen Großmeister Boris Spassky in einem legendären Wettkampf, der als "Match des Jahrhunderts" bezeichnet wurde. Dieser Sieg machte Fischer nicht nur zum Weltmeister, sondern auch zu einem Symbol des amerikanischen Triumphs über die sowjetische Schachdominanz.
Leider begann Fischer nach seinem Sieg über Spassky eine Zeit des Rückzugs und der Kontroversen. Er zog sich aus professionellen Schachturnieren zurück und verlor schließlich seinen Weltmeistertitel aufgrund von Unstimmigkeiten mit der FIDE, dem internationalen Schachverband. Für viele Jahre lebte er ein zurückgezogenes Leben und trat nur selten öffentlich auf.
Bobby Fischer war ein einzigartiges Talent und seine Beiträge zum Schachsport können nicht geleugnet werden. Sein Einfluss auf die Schachwelt und seine unverwechselbare Persönlichkeit machen ihn zu einer Legende. Obwohl seine späteren Jahre von Kontroversen überschattet wurden, bleibt er einer der größten Schachspieler aller Zeiten.
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El joven Praggnanandhaa de Chennai tiene el apoyo de la segunda persona más rica de su país
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Fue una jornada inolvidable para Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa en Tata Steel Wijk aan Zee. El joven, de sólo 18 años, derrotó al campeón mundial chino Ding Liren con piezas negras por segundo año consecutivo en el 'Wimbledon de ajedrez' y también saltó al puesto 11 en la clasificación en vivo, por delante del ex campeón mundial de la India Vishy Anand.
Una ronda antes, Ding se impuso a otro adolescente indio , Dommaraju Gukesh, de 17 años, pero después no logró superar a Praggnanandhaa. El joven tiene un nuevo patrocinador, Adani Group, una importante empresa multinacional india que opera en aeropuertos, infraestructura, gestión de recursos, generación de energía y más. Su presidente y fundador, Gautam Adani, figura en la lista Forbes como la segunda persona más rica de la India, con un patrimonio neto de 51.000 millones de dólares.
Adani ha asegurado que el objetivo del patrocinio es ayudar a Praggnanandhaa a ganar la corona mundial brindándole los mejores entrenadores, apoyo y respaldo informático posibles. A este respecto, Praggnanandhaa aseguró que "están muy interesados en que yo sea campeón del mundo y ese es también mi objetivo final".
En féminas, en el grupo Masters, la campeona mundial femenina, Ju Wenjun, superó y derrotó a la número 7 del mundo, Alireza Firouzja.
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Alpine Warriors, led by Magnus Carlsen, and Ganges Grandmasters, headed by Vishy Anand, are among the front-runners in the six-team franchise chess leagueMagnus Carlsen’s SG Alpine Warriors, where none of the six grandmasters represents an Alpine nation, and Vishy...
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Magnus Carlsen: ‘We’re at the beginning of the Chess Revolution in India Which Started With Vishy Anand’
Five-time world champion Magnus Carlsen believes that India is only at the launch of a ‘ chess revolution ’. The country has seen an explosion in grandmasters in recent times, with the figures rising from just 20 before 2010 to 82 in the last 13 times.
What’s indeed more heartening for Indian chess is that there are presently nine Indians in the top 100 spots of the…
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What Makes a Chess Champion?
What makes a chess champion? What happens that a young boy goes from just an average boy to the best chess player of all time? What has made Magnus Carlsen the best?
Today I will be looking over a documentary called "Magnus", a film production by Benjamin Ree, and trying to answer these questions. I'll start off with a brief summary of the documentary.
It starts by giving us a little scene from later in the documentary - a tense chess battle between Magnus and Viswanathan Anand. The scene shows tension and the seriousness of chess. After that quick teaser, the documentary jumps back a few decades. It begins to describe his upbringing and early chess career. Tying in some emotion, It explains how he was bullied as a kid and how that made him more of a "to himself" type of kid. As he grows older, it shows his progression in the game, including a few games against strong grandmasters; some of both wins and losses. The tension continues to rise until the climax: the championship match we caught a glimpse of at the beginning of the documentary. The whole story up to this point has led to this moment and it ends with a stunning victory by Magnus Carlsen.
So how did he rise to the top? The documentary attempts to answer the question by highlighting several facts throughout the movie. First off, it really highlights the fact that Magnus was different than his peers. He was bullied and often left out. One of his best companions was his father who introduced him to the game and played against him often. For a young boy, having your father be one of your closest friends is not common.
Another idea the film brings forth is Magnus was just a natural genius. In chess there is always learning to be done, but in order to get to the highest a level, a certain amount of natural talent is required.
Lastly, the documentary stresses the need for hard work. Throughout the upbringing of Magnus Carlsen, it shows just how much work he put in. Thousands of hours studying. Thousands of hours playing. Constant thought on the game. It was more than just a game to Magnus. It was his life. It was the way in which he thought and acted constantly. The film brings that forth as the most important key to success in chess. If you want to get better, you HAVE to put in the time and effort.
Throughout the video, we learned how a young boy goes from just that to an international Grand Master who is at the very top. By showing these three key ingredients for Magnus's success, the documentary reveals just what it takes to rise to the top. But where did the documentary shine through in style? What was the best part?
Well, the documentary did an amazing job with the build up to the climax. As it outlined Carlsen's life, it showed the highs and lows, twists and turns, and all the little filling in between. Using the emotional aspect of him being bullied as a kid really set the stage and got the viewers to really understand what made Magnus, Magnus. The film really came full circle when it looped back to that original scene involving Magnus facing off agains Vishy. The only thing I would have loved to see more of in the documentary is the other things Magnus had going on in his life. Post watching this documentary, I found out he also plays poker and enjoys several other activities.
In the end, learned several key ideas from this documentary. The main idea is the need for hard work and determination. In order to be the best at something, one has to put in the time. It is essential to success and without it, nobody will reach their goals. Where does that leave us? What are we supposed to do with this information? APPLY IT. This documentary leaves us with the overwhelming idea that if we want success, we have to work for it. Whether it's chess, sports, school, or your random hobby, work for it. Put your effort or hours into it. And if you don't, you have no excuse. Magnus did it. The documentary showed us it. You do it too.
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Thank you for talking about Anand, he is one of my favorite players. You summarized his career very well. One game I think you forgot, is Aronian-Anand 2013. It's the modern version of the Slav game against kramnik, and also an important model game for the Slav. Anand won in just 23 moves, with a beautiful attack on the white king.
Thanks! I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
I don't actually know that game so really appreciate you mentioning it - I love working through GM games (sadly don't often have the time I guess like everyone) so will definitely add this one to my list!
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London System: Overview and How to Play it, Attack it, Counter it Study Chess Pro
WHAT IS LONDON SYSTEM IN CHESS?
The London System is a relatively basic opening system in chess, mainly employed by club players due to its effectiveness and simplicity. It starts with the moves 1.d4, 2.Nf3 followed by 3.Bf4 (Be3 or Bg5 could also be used instead) can help White avoid mainline openings while leading to solid positions that maximise their pieces’ mobility, pressure on d5, and control of dark-squares on the queenside. This system avoids early Queen development and seeks to expand quickly in order to build a formidable center from which a crushing attack may be launched later in the game; the pawn structure can be adjusted depending on Black’s response for an even stronger central position
What is the main idea of the London system?
The main concept of the London system is to simply develop your pieces on active squares while creating an UNBREAKABLE pawn structure in the centre.
The London System is an opening strategy that centers around quickly developing the two bishops and castles of a player, while keeping their remaining pieces in reserve. It involves quickly controlling the center and establishing control over the d4 and e5 squares. It has been used by many world-class players including Magnus Carlsen and Vishy Anand and is considered to be one of the most solid openings as there are few weaknesses to exploit early on. The focus of this system is to create pressure on opposing pieces, decrease their mobility and target weak points in their position, all without making too many risky moves that could leave you vulnerable.
Where do you put your pieces in London System?
When it comes to the London System of Chess, knowing where to place your pieces can be tricky. It's a particularly developing opening that takes advantage of white's lead in development and spacial control. While the position may look unassuming at first, there are certain key pieces you should aim to develop: The Queen's Knight needs to be developed quickly to e4 or d3, depending on what black responds with; likewise, you should also aim to develop your Bishop opposite coloured from the enemy king; lastly, the rooks should try and situate on their respective d-file for maximum open space. These simple steps will help ensure that you properly set up an aggressive strategy using this dynamic system!
Why is it called London system?
Top players like Akiba Rubinstein participated in the 1922 London Tournament, an international competition that took place in the central hall of Westminster from July 31 to August 19, 1922.
It gained popularity as a London method because of this.
IS LONDON SYSTEM GOOD FOR BEGINNERS?
For those getting into the world of chess, the London System might be a great way to start. The London System is based on concrete positions that are easy to learn and help you understand key concepts in chess quickly, like how a knight and bishop can work in harmony. It also helps beginners develop their skills by forcing them to think about long-term planning, as well as providing lots of opportunities for aggressive play styles. Plus, it's surprisingly versatile - variations can make it suitable for more advanced players too. All in all, the London System is an ideal choice for newbies looking to get a handle on the fundamentals of chess and even further their abilities!
LONDON SYSTEM OPENING MOVES STEP BY STEP
The London System is an opening move frequently used in the game of Chess and is used by both beginners and experienced players. Starting with d4, the aim of this move is to control the e5 square while providing a strong pawn formation on the kingside. The next step is to play Nf3, bringing your knight into play with flexible attacking capabilities and also activating your bishop. You'll then develop your queen to d3 for support before playing c3, stopping opponents from invading your territory via e4.
Next, Castling Kingside allows you to develop and later free the dark squares in your position, as well as defend any passed pawns lurking around those squares. Finally playing Be3 gives you control over the d4 square, letting you either double there or push another piece into action. This system provides consistent success if done correctly - so make sure to practice it when you can!
There are two popular terms related to the London system.
1. Accelerated London system
2. Jobava London system
WHAT IS ACCELERATED LONDON SYSTEM?
The Accelerated London System is a chess opening system that is based on the London System but has some additional opening moves to allow for faster deployment of pieces. The idea behind this system is to gain control of more central areas earlier on, reducing your opponent's development potential and providing better protection for your own King. It's considered a hypermodern variant of the classic Queen-Pawn game since it relies heavily on controlling both center squares without actually occupying them with pieces. This makes it an ideal weapon against those who cling too tightly to classical principles – like leaving their King in the center for too long or using slow and outdated defensive moves. Therefore, Accelerated London gives you plenty of options for counterattacking before your opponent can properly finish their castle setup!
WHAT IS JOBAVA LONDON SYSTEM?
The Jobava London System is an opening strategy for the game of chess developed by Grandmaster Baadur Jobava. It's a somewhat aggressive system that involves rapid development of the light-squared bishop, rapid castling, and playing with a pawn majority on the queenside. Most games using this system will involve lively and sharp tactical play since White will typically have open lines of attack with their pieces. Despite its aggressiveness, the Jobava London System can be used successfully against both strong and weak opponents since it offers White solid positional advantages due to control over important central squares such as d4 and e5. While most players consider The Jobava London System to be a great choice for rapid or blitz games, there are some that still use it in serious tournaments.
If you're looking for a chess opening to use in casual play, then the Accelerated London or Jobava London System might be worth considering. The Accelerated London offers a bit more flexibility on your opening moves and can lead to a solid assault on the enemy's position. In contrast, Jobava's system is much less flexible but it benefits from a focus on attacking the center quickly while trying to gain control of important squares. Whichever you choose, both offer interesting and challenging options that can help make your games more balanced and enjoyable as well as hone your skills with these openings.
Conclusion
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Patience Pays in Chess: How Even a Losing Side Can Turn Around the Game
Patience is a virtue
And the game of chess requires a lot of it!
Patience can no only help you win better positions, but it can also help you turn a losing position into a winning one. The latter is where most of this article will focus.
But often in the chess world, this term is misunderstood. So here we want to share the real meaning of it, in chess terms. At the same time, you’ll discover the 3 great players (2 world champions and 1 minister) who personify the word ‘patience’ in the chess dictionary.
Who are they?
You’ll find out as you read the article. So let’s jump right into it. It’s going to change the way you associate patience and chess.
Be Patient When There’s No Hope
A lot of chess players give up when the position looks hopeless. Children are especially prone to making such mistakes, as they often make decisions based on their emotions.
But it’s extremely important to hold one’s nerves when things aren’t going as planned. Everyone can be patient when things are doing great! But only champions can keep going when things are out of control
Don’t Live a Disaster In Your Head
When children have a bad position in their game, it’s easy for most of them to look into the future, and live the disastrous outcomes in their minds.
During such situations, they might have thoughts like –
“What will my parent say?”
“I will be embarrassed if I show this game to my coach”
“My chess friends would laugh at me”
This damages their self-belief, which was their main hope in turning the game around.
What follows is that they become more nervous, lose their patience, play a rash move and lose the game quickly.
You can blame that they didn’t show any fight, but in reality, they were overwhelmed by the future and the disastrous events in their mind.
This caused them to lose patience.
The solution is simple ー Don’t look at the future and think it’s bleak. Rather, focus on playing the best moves in the given moment and think happy thoughts.
3 Great Players Whose Games Will Teach You The Meaning of Patience in Chess
At our chess academy, we show children games of chess legends. Our coaches believe that there are 3 great players whose game you should study to understand what patience translates to on the chessboard.
Two of them are former world champions ー Anatoly Karpov and Tigran Petrosian.
By studying their games(especially the latter’s!), children come to understand how these world champions would keep playing even in dead drawn positions, and eventually after 30-40 moves they would magically win the game!
Their strategy?
They would be extremely patient, keep grinding on and on, and just prolong the game without making a very terrible move or a very great move.
Sooner or later, their opponent would lose patience and make a mistake, on which these champions would pounce like a hungry wolf.
The third player is a modern-day great. He’s renowned for his ability to be extremely patient and defend the daylights out of any bad position.
His name? Sergey Karjakin.
Even strong players like Magnus Carlsen, Vishy Anand, Ian Nepomniatchchi find it difficult to break through his defenses when he has a slightly worse position.
This has earned him the nickname of being the ‘Minister of Defense’!
What patience means in chess?
Here’s what it boils down to –
Continuing to play the best moves that you can find even if your position is losing.
Having a strong belief that you can turn the tide in your favor.
Just prolonging a game to keep the fight going.
Holding your nerves, no matter what you’re faced with.
But there’s a common misconception people have when it comes to patience in chess.
Being Idle and Being Patient Are Not The Same Things
By being patient, we don’t mean that you should sit idle. Idleness is being lazy and not doing anything. It means not thinking and not foreseeing your opponent’s resources. Idleness relies on hope and luck –
‘Let’s hope that the move I play will be missed by my opponent.’
‘Let’s hope that this move doesn’t lose immediately’
Patience, on the other hand, is different. It’s taking active steps to be an obstacle in your opponent’s route to victory. It sounds more like –
‘I know the position is difficult for me, so let me try to find a move that keeps the game going and does the least damage to my position. I’m not going to give up just yet.
‘If I go in that line, my opponent will surely see my trap after which I’ll have a bad position. So let me play this line where the position is unclear.’
Read this section again because this is where the real meaning of patience lies!
The Reason Why Patience Is So Powerful and Effective
It’s because your patience builds frustration in your opponent!
How does this happen?
See once a player gets a winning position, there’s a tendency to relax and ease down. It is expected that the advantage should be more than sufficient to convert itself into a win.
But what happens when the other player just refuses to give up?
The superior side tries to break through, the weaker side holds. When this goes back and forth without any real gains for the superior side, the more frustrated they become.
Consequently, they lose their nerve, make a mistake and see their advantage evaporate into the air.
That’s why patience is such a powerful tool!
In Conclusion...
We hope you enjoyed reading the article and found useful points to implement in your games.
To summarize everything, patience is about holding your nerve and prolonging the game when things seem bleak. This will help you save losing positions. Also, you learned how this skill can often leave your opponent frustrated.
In the chess world, there are 3 players who personify patience like no others.
Studying their game will help you develop this skill in chess. Our coaches can show you the right method of learning from the games of greats players like them.
Book a free trial with one of our coaches from here.
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