Vasily Smyslov was born on March 24, 1921, in Moscow. His father, a strong amateur chess player, was his first teacher, laying the foundation for his deep positional understanding. Smyslov’s meteoric rise in the chess world saw him become on...
Viktor Korchnoi: The Uncrowned King of Chess Few players in chess history have fought as fiercely, endured as much, and come as close to the World Chess Championship title as Viktor Korchnoi. Known as "The Terrible Viktor", he was a warrior at t...
On March 9, 1943, a chess genius was born—Bobby Fischer, the man who revolutionized the game and, in my view, remains the Greatest of All Time. Fischer’s contribution to chess is unparalleled, and despite his controversial later years,...
With this article, I am launching my new blog series, The Chess Hall of Fame: Birthday Tributes, where I will celebrate the birthdays of legendary chess players by sharing stories about their lives, styles, and memorable games. To begi...
Magnus Carlsen has never been one to shy away from innovation. With the launch of the Grand Slam Tour, he is once again challenging the status quo, pushing the boundaries of competitive chess. While this initiative excites many, it has also uns...
