World Chess News

Get into the mood for Bonn 2008

Yesterday's announcement of the next World Championship match Anand vs. Kramnik in October 2008 in Germany was great news. Another top event in chess history, and a fascinating perspective for the coming year. For everyone who is still missing something for Christmas, Bob Long strongly recommends Kramnik's DVD 'My Path to the Top'. Simply superb. Buy it now or read more. More...

Kasparov in New York - and on Al Jazeera

What does the former World Champion do when he is not taking part in political rallies against Russian leader Vladimir Putin, or serving a prison sentence in Moscow for political activities? Garry Kasparov spends quality time in New York, doing book signings in the mega bookshops of the US metropolis. We have pictures from recent signings and a remarkable must-watch TV report on Al Jazeera. More...

Chess and Nutrition - how to feed a chess grandmaster

Many aspects of the extraordinary abilities of top chess players have undergone the scrutiny of science. Mental and physical exercises have been devised to optimise their performance. Now a nutritional scientist has systematically studied the eating habits of grandmasters - 72 of them. His paper culminates in a catalog of dietary instructions for serious chess players. More...

Anand vs Kramnik World Championship Match 2008

After lengthy negotiations FIDE, the two players and the organizers Universal Event Promotion (UEP) have come to an agreement: the next World Chess Championship will take place from October 11 - 30, 2008, in the National Art Gallery in Bonn, Germany, with the reigning world champion Viswanathan Anand taking on challenger Vladimir Kramnik in a twelve-game match. Press release. More...

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