Tag Archives: Jose Raul Capablanca

April 9, 1972: Chess champ Bobby Fischer on 60 Minutes

Posted on February 25, 2021 by Fernando

Being that I enjoy playing chess and also enjoy reading about great chess players and watching their games being played out, I’ve always been fascinated with Bobby Fischer; his greatness and his decline. After all, he along with Jose Raul … Continue reading →

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Andor Lilienthal, chess grandmaster, dies at 99

Posted on May 9, 2010 by The Great One

I marvel at what it takes in terms of both talent and dedication to become a chess grandmaster. TGO Refer to story below. Source: Associated Press Sat May 8, 2:37 pm ET BUDAPEST, Hungary – Andor Lilienthal, the last surviving member of 27 original … Continue reading →

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Anand keeps lead after draw in 5th game

Posted on April 30, 2010 by The Great One

Following the games at the website identified in the article, it’s amazing how the most subtle of moves can make all the difference between a win, loss or tie. There is no question that these are two brilliant chess minds, … Continue reading →

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