Bobby Fischer, the troubled chess genius who achieved fame by taking chess world championship from the Soviet Union during the Cold War, is dead, his spokesman said on Friday. Former chess champion Bobby Fisher died at age 64. US Grandmaster Bobby Fischer became world champion after a legendary game against Soviet player Boris Spassky in the capital Reykjavik in 1972. After winning the world title, he did not play another match for 20 years.
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Researchers have finally developed checker playing computer program that can beat anyone.
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Chess set is based on the 'living' chess game seen in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone.
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The President of World Chess Federation (FIDE) Kirsan Ilyumzhinov has visited Yerevan, Armenia, on the occasion of the Match between World Champion Vladimir Kramnik and World Cupholder Levon Aronian.
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For three days chess players all over he world were following the Kramink-Aronyan match in Yerevan, Armenia. Summing up the results of the match, chief referee Ashot Vardapetyan noted that although the match was friendly, it was rather strained. As a result, Levon Aronyan celebrated victory with the score 4:2.
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FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov gave his interview to "Sport Express" journalist Yuri Vassiliev.
Recently the FIDE official site published a draft of the World Chess Championship cycle, with a lot of new and unexpected things. Our reporter requested President of the International Chess Federation Kirsan Ilyumzhinov for comments.
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India drew with Kazakhstan to tally 22.5 points for the gold, a full 5 points ahead of China who beat Bangladesh 2:1 for 17.5 points and the silver medal. Iran shocked Qatar 3:0 to jump to third place with 16.5 points and grab the bronze medal. It was a heartbreaking loss for the host who were running third going into the last round.
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India finished off their Doha 2006 chess campaign with a meek draw completely at odds with their thundering lead overall. After a gruelling nine days of classical chess, India stood as the kings of the castle, with a five-match point over nearest rival China.
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India are unbeatable in the final day of the team classical chess tournament tomorrow, finishing the penultimate day of the competition with a 5.5 point lead against next best team, China.
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India's dominance in chess at the Asian Games is set to be confirmed with gold in the mixed team classical chess tournament at Al-Dana Indoor Hall but the other medals are still up for grabs.
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.thumbnail.jpg "Humpy Koneru helps India to gold after a nine day marathon in classical chess")
.thumbnail.jpg "India are set for chess team gold with a 5.5 point lead going into the final day")
