Chessbibliophile - Author at TheChessWorld Blog
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
What is New in Theory? (February-March 2016)
Our columnist offers a glimpse of developments in theory from ChessPublishing.com. Don’t miss the analysis of the decisive encounters from the Candidates’2016-Ed.ChessBase Magazine #171 Review
ChessBaseMagazine is the flagship of ChessBase and released every two months. Our columnist offers a review of the latest issue-Ed.Endgame Study #13
A composing tourney was held to celebrate the forthcoming Chess Olympiad in Baku (Azerbaijan) this year and it received 42 entries. The Judge, Martin Minski (Germany) has nominated provisional awards. The following entry received the First Prize. Score a first by solving it yourself!ChessBase Magazine #170 Review
ChessBaseMagazine is the flagship of ChessBase and released every two months. Our columnist offers a review of the latest issue-Ed.What is New in Theory? (December 2015 – January 2016)
Our columnist offers a glimpse of developments in theory from ChessPublishing.com-Ed. ChessBase Magazine #169 Review
ChessBase Magazine is the flagship of ChessBase and released every two months. Our columnist offers a review of a recent issue-Ed.My Best Games by Anatoly Karpov
Last year Anatoly Karpov turned 64 (the significance of that number is not lost on chess fans). I for one found it hard to believe. Was it so long ago that we saw a slim young man from Urals confronting Boris Spassky for the first time and beating him hands down? I still remember his […]It’s Your Move # 17
You are playing against Magnus Carlsen in the World Blitz championship. He has drifted into a lost position with some careless play. You have only 5 seconds to his three. How do you deliver the last shot?Chess Problem #10
I stumbled on the following position by chance while I was researching material for an article. It was the name of the composer that took me by surprise. I had always known him as one of the most brilliant players in chess history, but not as an author who created problems. Indeed, the three-mover here […]What is New in Theory? (October-November 2015)
Our columnist offers a glimpse of developments in theory from ChessPublishing.com-Ed. 
