Ian Nepomniachtchi is challenging the champion Magnus Carlsen in a 14 game match. I’m watching a live stream with commentators Judit Polgar and Anish Giri. I didn’t pay much attention to chess for a really long time but I recently enjoyed following the US Championships… Read More
In the 2006 match, Topalov accused Kramnik of consulting a program much like Rybka during his opponent’s frequent bathroom trips. Kramnik won what is remembered as “Toiletgate.” Check out this article in the University of Buffalo Reporter by Bert Gambini. I had no idea that… Read More
Who would cheat at chess? Three leading French chess players have been found guilty of cheating in last year’s world championship, using a mobile phone messaging system. The article is from the Vancouver Sun. This is even worse than those scaliwags who cheat at sports… Read More
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