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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
5 Chess Books To Wait For
Dear readers, it is heartening to note the overwhelming reception to our list of Top 25 Books. Note that it is updated from time to time. On this site we are guided by standards of excellence and there is room only for the very best books. In this column we draw your attention to important […]8 Chess Books Every Beginner Must Read
Chess is fun. You don’t need loads of theory to understand and enjoy the game. Learn it the Easy way. Will you? So here we go. For starters, if you have a kid and want him to learn chess, give him a book that he would love to see.What is New in Theory? (March 2014)
In this update on ChessPublishing.com our columnist draws attention to English Attack among other things -Editor.Endgame Studies # 7
The other day I was looking at an old book, Chess Combination as a fine art (a collection of chess columns by Kurt Richter). I stumbled on an exercise I had marked years ago. Richter took it from a Belgian chess column, but could not trace the source. Today we know, thanks to the excellent […]Top 25 Chess Books: A Reply To Our Readers
Our recent list of 25 Best Chess Books drew some strong feedback from readers. Here is a detailed response to the points raised by them. When we started this work we had made plans for three separate lists of books: 1) Books for Absolute Beginners 2) Classics 3) Books in recent decades (1990-2014)ChessBase Magazine #158 Review
ChessBase Magazine is the flagship of ChessBase and released every two months. Our columnist offers a review of the latest issue-Ed.Endgame Studies # 6
Vitaly Kovalenko (1947-2014) is no more. The eminent Russian composer had a massive heart attack that turned fatal. In his chequered career the veteran composed more than 560 studies with a number of prizes to his credit. In later years he served as a judge in composing competitions. This was not without controversy. On one […]What is New in Theory? (February 2014)
In the current update on ChessPublishing.com our columnist offers you some Scotch by way of refreshment-Ed.It’s Your Move #10
The ultimate blunder Anyone can hang a piece, but a good blunder requires thought. There is one sort of move that is almost always played after calm, if not happy contemplation: resigning. Sometimes it is wrong to resign – or to agree to a draw. It was Tim Krabbe, a great connoisseur of the game […]New in Chess Yearbook 105 Review
Chessbibliophile continues his series of reviews on New in Chess Yearbooks, important titles from the point of opening theory-Ed. 
