Studying Openings for Fun and Profit

Whenever I see advice on studying chess from very strong players, it always comes with the warning that most amateur players spend way too much time studying the opening. Instead, ...
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Carlsen to Play in Next Championship Cycle

More Magnus Carlsen news: it seems that the young Norwegian will be throwing his hat into the ring for the next World Championship cycle. Carlsen famously withdrew from the last ...
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Carlsen Comes From Behind to Win in Bilbao

Magnus Carlsen came from behind to catch Vasilly Ivanchuk, then beat him in a blitz tiebreak to take the Bilbao Grand Slam Masters title. The final round of the tournament ...
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Ivanchuk Cruising to Victory in Bilbao

The Grand Slam Final has moved to Bilbao (after the first five rounds were held in Sao Paulo, Brazil), the town that has traditionally held this season-ending event. Despite a ...
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The Grand Slam of Chess

In Bilbao, six of the world's top chess players are currently battling for the title of Grand Slam Champion. Vassily Ivanchuk has opened up a wide lead over Viswanathan Anand, ...
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