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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

What is New in Theory? (May-June 2015)

new in theoryOur columnist offers a glimpse of updates from ChessPublishing.comon recent trends in openings-Ed.  

What is New in Theory? (April – May 2015)

new in chessOur columnist offers a glimpse of updates from ChessPublishing.com on recent trends in openings-Ed.

ChessBase Magazine #165 Review

chessbase review  ChessBaseMagazine is the flagship of ChessBase and released every two months. Our columnist offers a review of the latest issue-Ed.

Chess Problem # 9

The 4th FIDE World Cup in Composing was held early this year by WFCC. The two-mover section received as many as 50 problems. Valery Shanshin (Russia) was the winner of the First Prize. Two of our readers got the solution right. We congratulate them and thank the others for their efforts-Ed.

What is New in Theory? (March 2015)

anand-carlsen  Our columnist offers a glimpse of updates from ChessPublishing.com on recent trends in openings. We explore the Dutch Stonewall and analyze the recent encounter between Magnus Carlsen and Vishy Anand -Ed.  

ChessBase Magazine #164 Review

  ChessBaseMagazine # 164 February/March 2015 Editor: Rainer Knaak (DVD+Booklet)

What is New in Theory? (February 2015)

theory chessOur columnist offers a glimpse of updates from ChessPublishing.com on recent trends in openings-Ed.  

What is New in Theory? (January 2015)

chesspublishingOur columnist offers a glimpse of updates from ChessPublishing.com on recent trends in openings-Ed.  

Endgame Study # 11

The following position is familiar to experienced solvers. We crave their indulgence even as we introduce it to younger readers. White rook is under attack and Black pawn is about to queen.

What is New in Theory? (December 2014)

chess publishingIn this column our columnist dwells on the Berlin at the recent world championship and on a more cheerful note, some jolly gambits at ChessPublishing.com.