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Nagesh Havanur, also known as “chessbibliophile,” is a prominent chess historian and writer from India. He is widely recognized for his contributions to the study of chess history and literature, particularly in relation to Indian chess.
Havanur has been an avid chess player and enthusiast for most of his life, and his love for the game eventually led him to explore its rich history and literature. He has authored numerous books and articles on the subject, many of which are considered seminal works in the field.
Some of his notable works include “Indian Chess: A Systematic Historical Survey,” “Chess in India: A Bibliography,” and “Raja Ravi Varma: The Patron Saint of Indian Chess.” In addition to his writing, Havanur has also contributed extensively to online chess communities, sharing his knowledge and insights with enthusiasts around the world.
Chess Articles by Chessbibliophile
Chess Problem #5
The 3rd FIDE World Cup in Composing was held in the second half of 2013 under the aegis of WFCC*The event directed by Dmitry Turevsky included both studies and problems. In the Two-mover Section there were as many as 45 entries. At the moment Preliminary results have been announced.They will be declared final after two […]Veni, Vidi, Vishy Part I
He may have lost the world championship match. But he continues to win hearts with grace, modesty and dignity. Today (11th December) happens to be his birth day and we wish him a long and happy life. This series is our tribute to a great player-Ed.On The Eve
The Anand-Carlsen World Championship Match is now history, with Magnus wresting the title with the score, 6½-3½. A premonition of the disaster for Vishy was seen in their encounter in Tal Memorial Tournament, Moscow 2013.What is New in Theory? (Nov.2013)
In the current column on ChessPublishing.com the author draws your attention to two theoretical battles in the recent World Championship Match-Ed.It’s Your Move: # 8
In the following position White had just played 28.Nf1? (no prizes for guessing the names of players!) and resigned immediately after 28…Qe1! But what about 28…Qd1? Doesn’t that win for Black as well? Our readers easily remembered this position from Game 9 of the recently concluded World Championship Match 2013. But some wrongly assumed, all […]Botvinnik’s Best Games of Chess III: Review
In his reviews of the first two volumes (Botvinnik Review I and Botvinnik Review II) of the trilogy chessbibliophile examined Botvinnik’s road to world championship and the immediate aftermath. Here he deals with the final phase of his career and don’t miss the videos (1,2,3,4). -Ed.ACP Cup Riga 2013 Part III
Chessbibliophile offers the third instalment of the report on ACP Cup, Riga. The first two instalments are here and here for those who missed. -Ed.It’s Your Move: #7
In the following position Black played 1…Bd6. He had other aggressive continuations like 1…Nf3+ followed by…Rxh2+. Would they have been preferable to the game continuation? Answer: No. Other moves are not preferable to 1…Bd6!. It’s still the best move in this position, combining attack and defence. Reader John Ngangi’s move 1…Ba3!? leads to fascinating play […]ACP Cup Riga 2013 Part II
Chessbibliophile offers the second instalment of the report on ACP Cup, Riga. The first instalment is here for those who missed. -Ed.Tal in Memoriam (1936-1992)
This day, 9th November happens be the birth anniversary of Misha Tal. Few players in chess history have been loved and adored as much as this charismatic figure. Our columnist pays a tribute to the wizard of Riga recalling a rare encounter that is sure to be called one of the greatest games ever played. […]
