Hard to believe - Sebastian Siebrecht from Germany, the world's tallest Grandmaster, who always seems to be so dynamic and youthful, just turned 50. Yesterday, the Grandmaster from Essen, who is also a successful organiser and chess ambassador, celebrated his jubilee. Congratulations!
The exodus of Russian chess players continues. In 2024 Alexandra Kosteniuk will play for Switzerland. The top Russian player and Women's World Champion from 2008 has both Russian and Swiss citizenship, and in 2013 Kosteniuk won the Swiss Championship (in the open tournament). | Photo: Eteri Kublashvili