The history of the Candidates Tournaments and Candidates Matches dates back to 1950. In its anniversary year, FIDE is looking forward to the Candidates Tournaments in Toronto in April 2024 and provides an overview of the history of these competitions. | Photos: Via FIDE
Herman Grooten is an International Master, a renowned trainer and the author of several highly acclaimed books on chess training and strategy. In the 161st episode of his ChessBase show "Understanding before moving" Herman continues his series "Chess history in a nutshell" and shows how David Bronstein played the King's Gambit. | Photo: Pascal Simon
Herman Grooten is an International Master, a renowned trainer and the author of several highly acclaimed books on chess training and strategy. In the 160th episode of his ChessBase show "Understanding before moving" Herman continues his series "Chess history in a nutshell" and talks about the David Bronstein and his famous book about the Candidates Tournament Zurich 1953. | Photo: Pascal Simon
Today, legendary Grandmaster Vlastimil Hort celebrates his 80th birthday. A long stay of several weeks in the hospital when he was five years old and a caring doctor who played correspondence chess and explained the chess rules to him gave way to his great passion. Eduard Frey celebrates the legend’s anniversary!