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We all love the game of chess. Some love it because of its infinite possibilities that even computers cannot calculate. Some love it because of its very competitive nature. Some love it because most of the games are decided by skill and not by luck. Regardless of that ‘why‘ these are the 11 mistakes you […]

Chessbibliophile offers the second instalment of the report on ACP Cup, Riga. The first instalment is here for those who missed. -Ed.

Every chess master was once a beginner. Even the great ones like Kasparov, Anand, Carlsen and Kramnik knew less about chess at one point of their career than you may know now. With experience you look back at the ‘old days’ when you first start playing chess and think with irony, I wish I knew […]

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. […]

Many of the chess players want to improve their chess playing skills for whatever reason. Some players just don’t like losing in general, at anything. They see improvement at chess as a way to avoid this big disappointment. Some players want to win tournaments to get trophies. In order to increase the probability of the […]

I have decided to do a little research and to compile a list of  the biggest blunders made by top chess players in the world for last 20 or so years. If you think that 2700 – 2800 rated players and the World Chess Champions don’t blunder at all, or if their blunders require a […]

In the current column on ChessPublishing.com Chessbibliophile draws to your attention to Carlsen’s last theoretical battles weeks before the World Championship Match. Don’t miss the videos at the end of the article-Ed.

Here is the list of quotes by number 1 ranked chess player in the world – Magnus Carlsen. Not many chess players have the ability to become a grandmaster. Not many grandmasters cross the 2700 line. Only a few of those who do, achieve the 2800 rating. But this guy is very special, not only […]

Anyone who wants to educate themselves to become a better chess player, or just to read the latest news about what’s going on in the world of chess will find the following list of websites very useful. This is the list of chess websites I use to learn, improve, and get inspired. There are 1000s […]

Chessbibliophile reviews the definitive collection of games by the World Champion. Don’t miss annotations to Carlsen – Anand 2008 and the video