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Sacrifice Pieces?

How many pieces are you willing to sacrifice? In July 2002, a 12-year-old IM named Sergey Karjakin provided us one way to answer that question. In this tremendous 20-move miniature, Karjakin plays not just a chess game, but paints a work of art resplendent with multiple piece sacrifices and forcing lines. It highlights the boy's tactical genius and Fischer-like exploitation of not-so-obvious weaknesses. Frame it. When this game was played in July of 2002, Karjakin was just 12 years of age. Just one month later, Karjakin would become the youngest Grandmaster ever at 12 years and 7 months exactly. http://www.chessgames.com/perl/chessgame?gid=1253303 IM Sergey Karjakin vs IM Vasily Borisovich Malinin: "Kids Play the Darndest Things" (game of the day May-13-07) - Sudak UKR 2002 - Scotch Game: Modern Defense (C45), Steinetz variation [Event "Sudak UKR"] [Site "It"] [Date "2002.08.07"] [Round "7"] [White "Sergey Karjakin...

Interview With Babbarsher

New Interview with Babbarsher[does not like to reveal his/her name] With the FIDE rating 2200+ Himalaya:How old were you when you learned to play chess? and who taught you first? Babbarsher: At around age 7 from my dad Himalaya:Do you have any other interest rather than chess? Babbarsher: Basketball and i hate cricket, love to watch football , tennis , basketball. Himalaya:Who's Your top opponent?And who's you favorite player? Babbarsher: My favourite player is Garry And top Opponent id alexander areshchenko a strong GM with rating 2671. Himalaya:Is chess your career ?How does chesscube play a role in it? Babbarsher: Yes I am a professional chess player Chesscube is just a Pastime. Himalaya:What is your goal or ambition in your life? Babbarsher: To Become An IM. Himalaya:Have you won any real tournaments? Babbarsher: 2010 under-25 india champion. Himalaya:And finally,What is your Advice to begginers? Babbarsher:Dont go after the openings, play y...

Chess Quotes On Mistakes(blunders)

With this mistake I deprived myself of the possibility to make a contribution to the treasury of chess art.                                                                         Garry Kasparov My opponents make good moves too. Sometimes I don't take these things into consideration.                                                                          Bobby Fischer Confidence is very important – even pretending to be confident. If you make a mistake but do not let your opponent see what you are thinking then he may overlook the mistake.                       ...

Final_legend Interview

One Of my Best friend Final_Legend[Chesscube id. likes to remain anonymous] Who's Fide rating 2087 Joined us for a Interview. Himalaya:How old were you when you learned to play chess? and who taught you first? Final_Legend: My coach  Ameer PS and thejkumar Ms at d age of 11. Himalaya:When did you start playing competitive international chess? Final_Legend: At the age of 15 Nethaji International Open chess championship. Himalaya:Who's Your best opponent?And who's you favorite player? Final_Legend:  Best Opponent...Thejkumar sir indeed..Favorite player Anand nd Carlsen! Himalaya:Did ChessCube Improve Your Game?In What Way? Final_Legend: Chesscube has improved my game a bit mainly my opening and speed. Himalaya: Is chess your career ?What is your ambition? Final_Legend:  Maybe u can say secondary...my ambition is to be the CEO of citi bank! Himalaya:What is your Advice to begginers? Final_Legend:...

Chess Quote

No Chess Grandmaster is normal; they only differ in the extent of their madness.  -  Victor Kortchnoi

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Chess Quote Of The Day

If i win a tournament i win it myself no one helps me -  Bobby Fisher