by GM Noël Studer | Apr 13, 2022 | Chess News
After writing an article on different types of short Grandmaster draws, it is time to zoom in on the saddest category: pre-arranged draws. Yes, there are even cases of match-fixing wins & losses, but they are much less common than pre-arranged draws. I’m not...
by GM Noël Studer | Mar 9, 2022 | Chess News
The term Grandmaster Draw most likely brings a sad image to your mind. Two lazy Grandmasters are leaving the table after only a couple of Minutes and another Berlin defense move-repetition. This is not wrong, but also not entirely right. Even though most quick draws...
by GM Noël Studer | Oct 27, 2021 | Chess News
On November 24th the wait has finally an end: reigning World Champion Magnus Carlsen will try to defend his title against GM Ian Nepomniachtchi, who won the 2020/21 Candidates Tournament. The long-awaited World Championship Match will be played in Dubai (UAE),...
by GM Noël Studer | Oct 6, 2021 | Chess News
The International Chess Federation (FIDE) has signed a sponsorship Deal with Motiva, a Breast Enlargement Company. This has understandably led to a lot of criticism, not only from female Chess players. Rather than supporting women in Chess, this Sponsorship seems to...
by GM Noël Studer | Sep 8, 2021 | Chess News
Is Chess a sport? This question has haunted me since I first started playing chess. I vividly remember my first day in the sports class in high school. When walking home that day, a now very good friend said to me “I’m not talking to a nerdy Chess...
by GM Noël Studer | Apr 17, 2021 | Chess News
After a more than 1-year break, the Candidates finally resume. This break did change many things, especially mentally. And that is why I think none of the two leaders at halftime will win! In this article, I will express my personal views, mostly based on the...
