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Nikolai Krogius, Adviser in Chess 'Match of the Century,' Dies at 91

A grandmaster and a sports psychologist, he was part of the support team for the world champion Boris Spassky in his 1972 loss to Bobby Fischer.

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Study of the Month: The Centennial

Humans formed belief systems based on stellar bodies. If you ask an astrologer about it, he might tell you his beliefs which of those have the most influence on your life. If you ask a scientist, he will likely name at least two: Sun and Earth. Ancient cultures already measured a phenomenon that - relative to each other - Earth rotates around the sun as well as around its own axis. A full rotation around itself is called a "day", a full rotation around the sun a "year". Relatively speaking, that is in relation to the sun, Earth returns to its current position after one year. One hundred such rotations are called a "century". A man who is on Earth for such a time is called a "centennial". A centennial who contributes to endgame theory is called... Yuri Averbakh. | Photo of Averbakh: Eteri Kublashvili

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Congratulations! Yury Averbakh turns 100!

Yury Averbakh is the world's oldest living Grandmaster. In his prime, he was one of the strongest players in the USSR and the world, and in 1953 he took part in the legendary Candidates Tournament in Zurich. After his active career Averbakch worked as author, editor, theoretician, second and official. Today, 8 February, he turns 100! Congratulations! | Photo: Averbakh at the match USA vs. USSR, New York City, 1954 (via D. Griffith)

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Match in neon limelight

A new Russian film, written and directed by Aleksey Sidorov, called “The Champion of the World” was released on December 30. The film tells the story of the bitter rivalry between Anatoly Karpov and Viktor Korchnoi, focusing on their memorable match in Baguio. Eteri Kublashvili had access to the shooting and shared a number of remarkable photos and impressions on the website of the Chess Federation of Russia.

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Karpov vs Kortschnoi in the movies: "The World Champion"

Karpov vs Kortschnoi in the movies: "The World Champion"
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A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'

Georgian chess legend Nona Gaprindashvili is suing Netflix for defamation. At issue is a line in the show's final episode that falsely says she hadn't played against male opponents.

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KUOW - A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'

KUOW - A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'
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A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'

A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'
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A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'

A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'
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A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'

A Chess Trailblazer Is Suing Netflix Over Her Portrayal In 'The Queen's Gambit'
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