In 1975, the world heard of one of chess history’s fiercest and most talked about matches. Many expected the game between the then-world champion Bobby Fischer and Soviet champion Anatoly Karpov to be a moment of pure chess brilliance. However, what everyone seems to have forgotten in the midst of several speculations is that the… Continue reading Karpov vs Fischer: Who Is More Popular?
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Chess Updates | July 2022
Be it the Candidates tournament coming to an end or a 16-year-old crossing 2700 ELO rating, July was quite a busy month for chess fans all over the world. With so much happening all around, it’s expected for you to miss one or two chess headlines. But, not at EnthuZiastic. Here, we bring to you… Continue reading Chess Updates | July 2022
FIDE Candidates Tournament 2022: Round-by-Round Updates
World’s best eight chess players are participating in the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2022. The winner of this tournament will play against the World Chess Champion Magnus Carlsen at the upcoming FIDE World Chess Championship in 2023. Let’s take a look at who stands where till round 9. Rank Name Score Rating 1 GM Ian Nepomniachtchi… Continue reading FIDE Candidates Tournament 2022: Round-by-Round Updates