Archive for May 3rd, 2010

WCC 2010-7: ‘Fire on Board’ fizzles to draw

Posted in World Championships on May 3rd, 2010 3 Comments »

Anand and Topalov have an epic battle in Game #7. Photo © Chessvibes. World Champion Viswanathan Anand and Challenger Veselin Topalov played what was arguably the most exciting game in the match. A game replete with theoretical complications and a perpetual ebb and flow, Topalov rolled out his famous preparation and stunned Anand with an […]

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Florencio Campomanes dies at 83

Posted in Asia, FIDE, Philippines on May 3rd, 2010 5 Comments »

The Honorable Florencio Campomanes has passed away after suffering from cancer. He had become an icon in the Karpov-Korchnoi match in Baguio, Philippines and for initiating reforms in FIDE when he took office in 1982. He officiated over the five Kasparov-Karpov championship matches including the historic 1984-85 match which lasted 48 games. He will be […]

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