Chess Players
Who is Anatoly Karpov?
Anatoly Karpov is a Russian chess Grandmaster and former World Chess Champion. Born in 1951 in Zlatoust, Russia, Karpov began playing chess at the age of four and was awarded the title of International Master at the age of fifteen. Karpov achieved remarkable success in the Soviet Junior Championship in 1969 and went on to…
How Much Do Chess Players Make? A Close Study
The top 50 chess players in the world make over $100k each year and that mainly comes from playing for clubs, competing in tournaments, appearance fees, and sponsorship. On the other hand, the typical pro chess player makes far less than $100k/year, relying on their efforts in coaching, being an arbiter for chess matches, selling…
9 Best Games Of Alexander Alekhine You Should Know
Ever heard of "The White Russian"? This was a nickname attributed to none other than the 4th world chess champion, Alexander Alekhine. Born in 1892, the Russian-French player is known as one of the greatest chess players in history. Alekhine defeated former world champion José Raúl Capablanca in 1927 and held the title for two reigns…
A Biography Of Bobby Fischer
If you're new to chess, you should have heard of this name spoken about in different contexts but... Who actually is Bobby Fischer? Well., it may interest you to know that Bobby Fischer was a Chicago-born, Brooklyn-bred genius who became one of the greatest chess players the world has ever seen. Bobby Fischer was an…
A Biography Of Alireza Firouzja
Some have already declared Alireza Firouzja a future World Champion. It's no surprise as the young chess superstar has taken the chess world by storm in recent years. We've seen him make headlines on many matters that make chess enthusiasts have high hopes for him. But how much do you know about the prodigy? Does…
A Biography Of Ian Nepomniachtchi
If you watched the Candidates tournament in 2021, you should know of the name "Ian Nepomniachtchi", the popular Russian Grandmaster who was able to win the prestigious biennial tournament. Emerging victorious meant earning the rights to challenge Magnus Carlsen, the highest rated player in the world for the much coveted title of world champion. We'll…
A Biography Of Fabiano Caruana
He might not be in the GOAT debate, because he's yet to be crowned chess champion of the world, but is Fabiano Caruana worth a mention in the debate? What has he accomplished so far as a chess player to make him fit right into the circle of chess greats? In this post, we take…
Top 10 Women Chess Players In History
Have you ever wondered why chess is considered the most popular board game ever? It’s because chess is a game that transcends many boundaries, including gender. It appeals to individuals who have a strong knack for strategy, creativity, and critical thinking, which is why both women and men find themselves drawn to the game. Below…