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Top GM Secrets Issue #157
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Monday, 02 March 2015 |
Issue #157 of the weekly chess newsletter "Top GM Secrets" has been released.
It is delivered by e-mail on Fridays in both pdf and pgn formats.
Table of Contents
Editorial Preface. 3rd Anniversary of Top GM Secrets. FIDE Grand Prix in Tbilisi. European Chess Championship. By GM Arkadij Naiditsch, best FIDE rating - 2737 and GM Csaba Balogh, best FIDE rating - 2672.
Two Best Games of the Week. GM Evgeny Tomashevsky (2716) - GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov (2705), FIDE Grand Prix in Tbilisi, 1-0 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch. GM Radjabov Teimour (2731) - GM Alexander Grischuk (2810), FIDE Grand Prix in Tbilisi, 1-0 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh.
The K-Files. 1.d4 d5 2.c4 dc 3.e4 b5 by GM Alexander Khalifman, ex-FIDE World Chess Champion.
David vs. Goliath David vs. Goliath. 13 upsets of the week by Peter Zhdanov, Chief Editor of Pogonina.com.
10 Tactical Puzzles from Recent Games. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Endgame Section. GM Aleksander Mista (2597) - GM Viktor Erdos (2615), German Bundesliga, 1-0 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch. GM Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (2775) - GM Evgeny Tomashevsky (2716), FIDE Grand Prix in Tbilisi, 0-1 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh.
Chess and the City. "This pen is cursed..." by WGM Elisabeth Paehtz, best FIDE rating - 2493.
Clash of the Titans. Jose Raul Capablanca - Dawid Janowski, New York Rice 1916 , 1-0 annotated by GM Kamil Miton, best FIDE rating - 2655.
Surprise Section/Study. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Solutions to the puzzles from Top GM Secrets #156.
Attention: the "Play GM Arkadij Naiditsch for Free" special offer is still on.
You can find more information about the "Top GM Secrets" newsletter and the subscription options at Chess-Newsletter.com.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 02 March 2015 )
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Play GM Arkadij Naiditsch for Free
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Thursday, 19 February 2015 |
At Grenke Chess Classic-2015 the German #1 Arkadij Naiditsch defeated the World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen in classical chess, drew the rapid and blitz mini-matches 1-1 each and succumbed only with Black in Armageddon. Now you have a special opportunity to experience a similar challenge and to face GM Arkadij Naiditsch in a two-game blitz match. Free of charge!
Conditions of the Match
In one game you get White against GM Naiditsch; in the other you play Black.
The time control is 5 minutes/game for each of the opponents.
Venue: Chess.com, PlayChess, ICC, or any other major chess site of your choice.
Cost of participation: FREE for winners of the Top GM Secrets lottery (see below).
Eligibility for the Top GM Secrets Lottery
On March 15 a drawing of lots will be held among all the active subscribers of Top GM Secrets. Three prizes will be offered. The winner may either claim the prize for himself/herself, or transfer it to a different person. Basically, each subscription valid on March 15 is a lottery ticket, so the more subscriptions you and your friends possess, the higher the chances of winning one or more of the prizes. The winners will be announced in the March 21 issue of Top GM Secrets.
Good luck!
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 19 February 2015 )
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Top GM Secrets Issue #154
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Wednesday, 11 February 2015 |
Issue #154 of the weekly chess newsletter "Top GM Secrets" has been released.
It is delivered by e-mail on Fridays in both pdf and pgn formats.
Table of Contents
Editorial Preface. Grenke Chess Classic, Gibraltar Open and Moscow Open. By GM Arkadij Naiditsch, best FIDE rating - 2737 and GM Csaba Balogh, best FIDE rating - 2672.
Two Best Games of the Week. GM David Baramidze (2594) - GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2706), Grenke Chess Classic, 0-1 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch. GM Baskaran Adhiban (2630) - GM Hikaru Nakamura (2776), Gibraltar Masters, 0-1 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh.
David vs. Goliath. 18 upsets of the week by Peter Zhdanov, Chief Editor of Pogonina.com.
10 Tactical Puzzles from Recent Games. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Endgame Section. GM Arkadij Naiditsch (2706) - GM Magnus Carlsen (2865), Grenke Chess Classic, 1-0 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch. GM Tomi Nyback (2603) - GM Arik Braun (2549), Bundesliga, 1-0 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh.
Chess and the City. "The battle of the sexes at the Gibraltar Chess Festival" by WGM Elisabeth Paehtz, best FIDE rating - 2493.
Clash of the Titans. Rashid Nezhmetdinov - Mikhail Tal, USSR Championship, 1-0 annotated by GM Kamil Miton, best FIDE rating - 2655.
Surprise Section/Study. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Solutions to the puzzles from Top GM Secrets #153.
You can find more information about the "Top GM Secrets" newsletter and the subscription options at Chess-Newsletter.com.
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 11 February 2015 )
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Grenke Classic Decided in Armageddon
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Happy 93rd Birthday, Yuri Averbakh!
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Saturday, 07 February 2015 |
 
GM Yuri Averbakh turns 93 today. We wish the Russian maestro a happy birthday and many more years of loyal service to Caissa!
Oldest Living GMs in the World
1. Yuri Averbakh (February 8, 1922), Russia
2. Mark Taimanov (February 7, 1926), Russia
3. Pal Benko (July 14, 1928), USA
4. Arthur Bisguier (October 8, 1929), USA
5. Aleksandar Matanovic (May 23, 1930), Serbia
6. Nikolai Krogius (July 22, 1930), Russia
7. Viktor Korchnoi (March 23, 1931), Switzerland
8. Anatoly Lein (March 28, 1931), USA
9. Arturo Pomar Salamanca (September 1, 1931), Spain
10. Juraj Nikolac (April 22, 1932), Croatia
Related materials:
"Journey to the Chess Kingdom" reviewed by Natalia Pogonina
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 08 February 2015 )
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Top GM Secrets Issue #152
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Monday, 26 January 2015 |
Issue #152 of the weekly chess newsletter "Top GM Secrets" has been released.
It is delivered by e-mail on Fridays in both pdf and pgn formats.
Table of Contents
Editorial Preface. Tata Steel Chess, Grenke Chess Classic and Gibraltar Open. By GM Arkadij Naiditsch, best FIDE rating - 2737 and GM Csaba Balogh, best FIDE rating - 2672.
Two Best Games of the Week. GM Levon Aronian (2797) - GM Baadur Jobava (2727), Tata Steel Chess, 1-0 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch. GM Fabiano Caruana (2820) - GM Magnus Carlsen (2862), Tata Steel Chess, 0-1 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh.
The K-Files. Accelerated Queen's Indian, 3.Nc3 by GM Alexander Khalifman, ex-FIDE World Chess Champion.
David vs. Goliath. 22 upsets of the week by Peter Zhdanov, Chief Editor of Pogonina.com. Featured player - Francisco Restuccia.
10 Tactical Puzzles from Recent Games. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Endgame Section. GM Teimour Radjabov (2734) - GM Radoslaw Wojtaszek (2744), Tata Steel Chess, 1-0 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh. GM Ivan Saric (2666) - GM Luke Van Wely (2667), Tata Steel Chess, 1/2-1/2 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch.
Chess and the City. "Chess superstitions and their obvious drawbacks" by WGM Elisabeth Paehtz, best FIDE rating - 2493.
Clash of the Titans. Aaron Nimzowitsch - Rudolf Spielmann, San Sebastian 1912, 1-0 annotated by GM Kamil Miton, best FIDE rating - 2655.
Surprise Section/Study. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Solutions to the puzzles from Top GM Secrets #151.
You can find more information about the "Top GM Secrets" newsletter and the subscription options at Chess-Newsletter.com.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 26 January 2015 )
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Top GM Secrets Issue #151
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Sunday, 18 January 2015 |
Issue #151 of the weekly chess newsletter "Top GM Secrets" has been released.
It is delivered by e-mail on Fridays in both pdf and pgn formats.
Table of Contents
Editorial Preface. Tata Steel Chess. By GM Arkadij Naiditsch, best FIDE rating - 2737 and GM Csaba Balogh, best FIDE rating - 2672.
Two Best Games of the Week. GM Vassily Ivanchuk (2715) - GM Loek Van Wely (2667), Tata Steel Chess, 1-0 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch. GM Ding Liren (2732) - GM Fabiano Caruana (2820), Tata Steel Chess, 0-1 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh.
The K-Files. Accelerated Queen's Indian, 3.Nf3 by GM Alexander Khalifman, ex-FIDE World Chess Champion.
David vs. Goliath. 23 upsets of the week by Peter Zhdanov, Chief Editor of Pogonina.com.
10 Tactical Puzzles from Recent Games. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Endgame Section. GM Vassily Ivanchuk (2715) - GM Baadur Jobava (2727), Tata Steel Chess, 1-0 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh. GM Ivan Saric (2666) - GM Levon Aronian (2797), Tata Steel Chess, 1/2-1/2 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch.
Chess and the City. "Ben Oni", a tribute to the late GM Vugar Gashimov by WGM Elisabeth Paehtz, best FIDE rating - 2493.
Clash of the Titans. Lajos Portisch - Vassily Smyslov, Amsterdam Interzonal 1964, 0-1 annotated by GM Kamil Miton, best FIDE rating - 2655.
Surprise Section/Study. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Solutions to the puzzles from Top GM Secrets #150.
You can find more information about the "Top GM Secrets" newsletter and the subscription options at Chess-Newsletter.com.
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Last Updated ( Sunday, 18 January 2015 )
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Natalia Pogonina on the Board of Honor in Saratov
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Top GM Secrets Issue #150
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Saturday, 10 January 2015 |
Issue #150 of the weekly chess newsletter "Top GM Secrets" has been released.
It is delivered by e-mail on Fridays in both pdf and pgn formats.
Table of Contents
Editorial Preface. Hastings Chess Congress, Australian Open, Tata Steel Chess. By GM Arkadij Naiditsch, best FIDE rating - 2737 and GM Csaba Balogh, best FIDE rating - 2672.
Two Best Games of the Week. GM Nils Grandelius (2581) - GM Maxim Turov (2591), Rilton Cup, 1-0 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch. IM Miklas Galyas (2428) - GM Maxim Rodshtein (2676), Hastings Masters, 1-0 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh.
The K-Files. Accelerated Queen's Indian, 3.f3 by GM Alexander Khalifman, ex-FIDE World Chess Champion. NEW
David vs. Goliath. 18 upsets of the week by Peter Zhdanov, Chief Editor of Pogonina.com.
10 Tactical Puzzles from Recent Games. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Endgame Section. GM Sergey Ivanov (2559) - IM Aryan Tari (2485), Rilton Cup, 1-0 annotated by GM Csaba Balogh. GM Maxim Rodshtein (2676) - GM Keith Arkell (2489), Hastings Masters, 0-1 annotated by GM Arkadij Naiditsch.
Chess and the City. "Mirror, mirror on the wall, who is "the most talented" of them all?" by WGM Elisabeth Paehtz, best FIDE rating - 2493. NEW
Clash of the Titans. Robert James Fischer - Raymond Allen Weinstein, USA Championship 1960, 1-0 annotated by GM Kamil Miton, best FIDE rating - 2655.
Surprise Section/Study. By the Chess Evolution Team.
Solutions to the puzzles from Top GM Secrets #149.
You can find more information about the "Top GM Secrets" newsletter and the subscription options at Chess-Newsletter.com.
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