In September 2011, The World Chess Federation (FIDE) held their annual World Chess Cup competition in Russia. Peter Svidler won the first game of the final and then held draws in the remaining three games to defeat Alexander Grischuk and claim victory. Read more about it here.
Then, during October, the FIDE held their 82nd Congress in Poland. Read about it and check out the pictures
Chess in the Movies
There are numerous references to chess in movies, such as the scenes of “Wizards Chess” in the first Harry Potter movie. Here is an excerpt from a review of a black-and-white Russian movie from 1925 called “Chess Fever”:
“CHESS FEVER is a comedy about a man who, though soon to be married, already has a mistress – chess. His bride-to-be, knowing nothing of the game but seeing that his heart resides on the sixty-four squares of the chessboard, freaks out and storms onto the snow-covered streets in hysteria. The poor women – already over the edge – sees chess everywhere: on billboards, on the streets, and even played in an apothecary where she seeks poison so she can end the nightmare. What she doesn’t know is that a now famous tournament (Moscow 1925) is being held just blocks away. Suffice it to say that Capablanca (yes, the real Capablanca!) saves the day, and film footage of Marshall, Torre, Reti and other legends makes this a must own for any true fan of chess.” … check out this link to read more of this review
Something unique:
The world’s first competition specifically for disabled chess players is being held in Dresden, Germany. Find the link for details on our Playing Chess page or take this direct link.
Keep playing chess!
www.ChessRight.com
