Though chess’s popularity has ebbed and flowed throughout history, the game has been on the rise for the past few years. Local chess clubs leaders may structure their meet-ups to
Chess has been part of societies across the world. Its roots can be traced to ancient India, where it was known as ‘Chaturanga’, a game simulating battlefield
IIn the world of sports and intellect, Chess, or the ‘Game of Kings’ as it is known, holds a special place. From prodigies like
Thirty years ago, the World Championship match between Garry Kasaprov and Nigel Short was played in London. The match was not organized by FIDE and divided the chess world in two. The match was very one-sided. Dagobert Kohlmeyer was there. | Photos: Dagobert Kohlmeyer
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1993 was a particularly memorable year in chess history. Short and Kasparov had decided to leave FIDE and organise their World Championship match on their own, and FIDE, with its then President Campomanes, then organised an alternative World Championship match with Karpov and Timman. But this was not under a good star. During the opening ceremony pyrotechnics set fire to a banner on the stage.