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Kramnik on beating Carlsen at Wijk

After Vladimir Kramnik beat Magnus Carlsen with black at Wijk he talked to Vasiliev at Chesspro. Kramnik didn't hide his…

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“Kramnik wasn’t prepared in the opening”

In the latest Chesspro report Tiviakov got to say something you can't say too often (unless you're Anand). (more…)

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Shirov on a roll at Wijk

Vasiliev's second report on Wijk 2010 at Chesspro included Shirov's comments on his three wins. (more…)

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Karjakin on Nakamura (Crestbook interview)

Karjakin's Q&A session at Crestbook was fairly unremarkable apart from his outspoken description of Nakamura's behaviour at the ICC.  (more…)

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Gelfand on computers and FIDE

After his win in the FIDE World Cup Gelfand gave a long and fascinating interview to Yury Yakovich at Chesspro.…

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Nuclear physics on the side

Życie Warszawy ("Warsaw Life") has an interview with Vladimir Malakhov, who won the 9th Amplico Life rapid tournament with 11.5/13.  (more…)

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Kramnik: “If Topalov becomes champion it will be a disaster for chess”

Kramnik gave a fascinating and controversial interview to Michael Khomich at Sports.ru after winning the Tal Memorial in Moscow. (more…)

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The unplayed 32…Kf8!! in Carlsen-Kramnik

When Carlsen sensationally beat Kramnik in the first round of the London Classic, many computer-armed viewers noticed a weird move …

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Rauf Mamedov on the Chinese School

Rauf Mamedov lost to a Chinese player in the first round of the World Cup, but was far from singing…

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Aronian’s chess idols

Aronian was asked to name his chess idols by the 1news.az website, and came up with a surprise or two.…

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