After fleeing the war in Ukraine with his mother, Maksym Kryshtafor, 8, is using his passion for chess to help him assimilate into the United Kingdom.
Tag: Chess
Ukrainian Grandmaster Bids to Unseat Russian Head of World Chess Body
Hoping to end Russia’s domination of the International Chess Federation, Andrii Baryshpolets is running for the presidency of the powerful governing organization.
Alexander Nikitin, Who Coached a Chess Champion, Dies at 87
Garry Kasparov was just 10 when Mr. Nikitin took him on as a student. By age 17, with Mr. Nikitin as his coach, he was a grandmaster.
Ukraine War Disrupts the Quiet World of Chess
The game’s international federation, FIDE, has canceled a major Moscow tournament, among other steps to distance itself from Russia, where chess has deep roots. Elite players there have condemned the invasion.
Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa Defeats Chess World Champion Magnus Carlsen
While it did not affect the reigning champion’s title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India defeated Carlsen in the middle of the night during a rapid online tournament, stunning the chess world.
16-Year-Old Chess Prodigy Defeats World Champion Magnus Carlsen
While it did not affect the reigning champion’s title, Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa of India defeated Carlsen in the middle of the night during a rapid online tournament, stunning the chess world.
Breast Implant Company’s Sponsorship of Women’s Chess Draws Backlash
The International Chess Federation’s partnership with Establishment Labs touched off criticism in the chess world, where women say they have long faced unequal treatment and misogyny.
Evgeny Sveshnikov, Grandmaster and Theorist of Chess, Dies at 71
He made significant contributions to the theory of the game, particularly in the openings, one of which is named for him.
Yury Dokhoian, Chess Coach Who Guided Kasparov, Dies at 56
A Russian grandmaster, he spent a decade working with the longtime world champion, who said Mr. Dokhoian gave him “stability and confidence.” He died of the coronavirus.
Arianne Caoili, Chess Master, Is Dead at 33
A former model, she stood out in the chess world for her glamour in what is often thought of as an unglamorous game.