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
ChessBase Magazine #163 December 2014/January 2015 Editor: Rainer Knaak (DVD+Booklet)
2014 is drawing to a close. Arguably, the year belonged to Fabiano Caruana. The Italian talent quietly stole a march over others and presented the most credible challenge to Magnus Carlsen, the reigning world champion. As is known, he scored a phenomenal 8.5/10 points in the 2nd Sinquefield Cup Tournament far ahead of Carlsen who […]
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In this update on ChessPublishing.com our columnist draws attention to state of theory in two critical variations that appeared over the board in the recent world championship match-Ed.
“I can’t see you saving this game,” said the player with Black. “I’m a rook up already, and I’m going to get a second queen for good measure.” “You’re celebrating your victory too soon,” came the unexpected retort. “I’m the one who’s going to save the game, and you definitely won’t manage to.” Indeed White […]
Paul Keres (1916-1975) was a prince among men. He was among those few players never to have won the crown in spite of sheer talent and achievement. In his younger years he was known for adventurous play and astounding combinational skill.
In this update on ChessPublishing.com our columnist draws attention to trends in openings, old and new-Ed.
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In the following position White has played 1.Kd2 with the terrible threat of Rg1 and Qh6+. Can Black save himself? Black to move Lev Gutman – Alvis Vitolinsh, 1979 ***
In this update on ChessPublishing.com our columnist draws attention to trends in openings, old and new-Ed.