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Members of the national chess team of Azerbaijan have written an open letter in which they demand that FIDE puts GM Teimour Radjabov back into the Candidates tournament. Meanwhile, GM Sergey Karjakin has expressed his support for Radjabov. Chess.com received the open letter on Friday evening, March 27. It was signed by five top Azerbaijani players: GMs Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Gadir Guseinov, Rauf Mamedov, Arkadij Naiditsch, and Nijat Abasov. The players express their support to Radjabov...
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All eyes in round seven of the candidates tournament were on the clash between MVL and Nepomniachtchi. Nepo's French Defense was risky, and a series of brilliant attacking moves brought MVL the win and a share of first place! Join GM Simon Williams to see how it happened.
GM Hikaru Nakamura is renowned for his dynamic and aggressive style and his fast tactical eye. These days his speed of calculation has even made him an internet meme more than a few times. In one of his most famous wins, Nakamura used only a few minutes to conclude a brilliant king hunt against GM Michal Krasenkow. Top 10 Games of the 2000s #1: ??? #2: ??? #3: ??? #4: ??? #5: ??? #6: ??? #7: Krasenkow vs. Nakamura, 2007 #8: Timofeev vs. Khismatullin, 2009 (blog) #9: Carlsen...
GM Teimour Radjabov is considering legal action now that the second half of the FIDE Candidates tournament has been postponed amidst the coronavirus crisis. The Azerbaijani grandmaster, who predicted big problems and withdrew before the tournament, was interviewed Thursday on Chess.com/TV. Radjabov's withdrawal from the tournament became public on March 6, which was 11 days before the first round in Yekaterinburg. In an interview, he provided motivation for his decision: "The Candidates Tournament...
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The second half of the FIDE Candidates Tournament has been postponed. The imminent interruption of air traffic between Russia and other countries forced the decision, according to a statement by FIDE. The players were informed of the postponement this morning and were told to start packing their bags. For some of the players and others involved, the organizers have arranged a charter flight from Yekaterinburg straight to Amsterdam. There will be a special "postponement show" on Chess.com/TV on...
Chess.com provides robust teaching tools for chess coaches and trainers of all levels and experience. This article is a guide to our most commonly used tools, employed by many of the world's leading online chess teachers. Interactive Analysis Board Analysis Puzzles Opening Explorer Game Explorer Lessons Drills Interactive Analysis Board The most used tool for online lessons is our interactive Live Chess Analysis Board. It provides an incredibly easy interface for students and coaches...
