I was asked the following questions by Misha Savinov, deputy Editor-in-Chief of the most famous Russian magazine 64 for an upcoming article. This is an article about the global economy crisis and the way it may affect chess. The...
Anand wins 5th Chess Oscars
The voting for the Chess Oscar has concluded and Anand has won it for the 5th time in his illustrious career. The first place costs 13 points, second place – 11 points, third place – 9 points, fourth place...
Condolences from FIDE
Mr. Roshal was giving me a tour of the chess museum in Moscow Alexander Roshal passed away. FIDE President expresses his sincere condolences Alexander Borisovich Roshal – 1936 – 2007 On behalf of the International Chess Federation, FIDE Presidential...
Chief Editor of 64-magazine just passed away
I just got news that Mr. Alexander Roshal, a well respected Chief Editor for the 64-magazine, the #1 chess magazine in Russia, just passed away last night after battling health problems for a while now. I last saw him...