Chess Games as Art

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Gashimov MemorialApr 7, 2019 · 1-0 · 3 min read

Magnus Carlsen vs Anish Giri

By round seven of the 2019 Vugar Gashimov Memorial in Shamkir, Magnus Carlsen had begun to look unstoppable. Facing long-time Twitter foil (and perennial contender) Anish Giri, Carlsen produced the only decisive game of the day to seize sole lead with two rounds left. Fans quickly dubbed the game “Magxit,” a cheeky nod to Magnus breaking away from the peloton. (Chess.com 2019; ChessBase 2019). (Chess.com) The sixth edition of Shamkir Chess (March 31–April 9, 2019) was staged at the Heydar Aliye...

21st Keres Memorial

Apr 5, 2026·1-0·2 min read

Fedoseev Beats Fomina in 59-Move Keres Memorial Win

Vladimir Fedoseev vs Tatyana Fomina

Vladimir Fedoseev converted a material advantage into victory against Tatyana Fomina in a technical 59-move endgame at the 2012 Keres Memorial.

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Bad Wiessee

Apr 5, 2026·1-0·1 min read

Eingorn Beats Albrecht in Bad Wiessee 2008

Vereslav Eingorn vs Rainer Albrecht

Vereslav Eingorn converted a slight positional advantage into victory against Rainer Albrecht, demonstrating textbook endgame technique in their 2008 Bad Wiessee encounter.

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Cappelle la Grande

Apr 7, 2026·0-1·2 min read

Dragun Beats Apicella in 86-Move Sicilian Grind

Manuel Apicella vs Kamil Dragun

14-year-old Kamil Dragun outplayed French GM Manuel Apicella in a technical 86-move Sicilian Defense at Cappelle la Grande 2009.

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Benjamin Bok vs Johan-sebastian Christiansen

Tradewise Gibraltar

Feb 2, 2015·1-0·2 min read

Benjamin Bok vs Johan-sebastian Christiansen

The Opening: English Attack Benjamin Bok opened with 1.c4, steering the game into an English Opening against Johan-Sebastian Christiansen's solid 1...e5. The Norwegian, rated 2367 at the time, respon...

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WYCC Girls U18

Apr 5, 2026·1-0·2 min read

Tello Defeats Travkina in WYCC Girls U18 Endgame

Deysi Tello vs Anastasia Travkina

Deysi Tello converted a complex endgame against Anastasia Travkina to win their 2010 World Youth Championship encounter.

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MVM Cup

Aug 20, 2002·1-0·2 min read

Bartlomiej Macieja vs Judit Polgar

The Players Bartłomiej Macieja, the Polish grandmaster who would win the European Championship later that year in Batumi, faced off against Judit Polgar, the strongest female player in chess history....

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Grand Slam Chess Final

Apr 11, 2026·0-1·2 min read

Carlsen vs Topalov: 2008 Bilbao Endgame Loss

Magnus Carlsen vs Veselin Topalov

Veselin Topalov outplayed 17-year-old Magnus Carlsen in a technical Queen's Gambit endgame at the 2008 Grand Slam Final in Bilbao.

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EUR-chT (Men) 7th

Apr 12, 2026·0-1·2 min read

Karpov vs Miles 1980: When 1...a6 Beat the World Champion

Anatoly Karpov vs Anthony Miles

Tony Miles shocked the chess world by defeating reigning World Champion Anatoly Karpov with the bizarre opening move 1...a6 at the 1980 European Team Championship.

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