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6 days ago · In 1946, Alexander Alekhine died while still holding the title of World Chess Champion. The International Chess Federation (FIDE), which had been founded in 1924, had been attempting to directly participate in organizing the World Championship since at least 1935.
Oct 1, 2024 · Anand was world number one successively 2 and 3 times (a total of 5 times), for 6 months and 9 months respectively (for a total of 15 months). As of September 2023, Carlsen has been world number one a record 147 times, including a record 141 consecutive times since July 2011.
2 days ago · Emanuel Lasker (German pronunciation: [eˈmaːnuɛl ˈlaskɐ] ⓘ; December 24, 1868 – January 11, 1941) was a German chess player, mathematician, and philosopher. He was the second World Chess Champion, holding the title for 27 years, from 1894 to 1921, the longest reign of any officially recognised World Chess Champion in history.
Oct 5, 2024 · A Chess Grandmaster (GM) is the highest title awarded to chess players by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). This prestigious title is a symbol of exceptional skill, deep strategic understanding, and a significant dedication to the game.
Sep 17, 2024 · Few female players in chess history were able to win a round-robin classical event ahead of male grandmasters. IM Meruert Kamalidenova has now joined that elite group. The 19-year-old scored a stunning victory in the Karaganda Akim Cup, a closed 10-player GM tournament in her native country, Kazakhstan, that ran August 27-September 4.
Sep 19, 2024 · Magnus Carlsen is a Norwegian chess grandmaster and a five-time World Chess Champion. He is also the reigning five-time World Rapid Chess Champion, seven-time World Blitz Chess Champion, and the winner of the FIDE World Cup.
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Sep 25, 2024 · Vladimir Kramnik is a Russian international chess grandmaster who defeated his countryman Garry Kasparov to win the Professional Chess Association world championship. The match was held in London from October 8 to November 2, 2000, with Kramnik winning 2 games, drawing 13, and losing none.
