Category: Famous Chess Games

Meet the 2018 Women's World Chess Champion!

by bainj | May 20, 2018 | Blog, Famous Chess Games

Ju Wenjun Ju Wenjun - 2018 Women's World Chess Champion! China's Ju Wenjun is the new Women's World Chess Champion, defeating reigning champion Tan Zhongyi with a draw in the 10th and final game of the championship in Chongqing, China to win the title with a final... Read more

Meet the New 2018 U.S.A. Chess Champions!

by bainj | May 12, 2018 | Blog, Famous Chess Games

Nazi Paikidze Nazi Paikidze - 2018 USA Women's Chess Champion! Nazi defeats Annie Wang in Tiebreaks & Armageddon playoff! In Tiebreak Game 2 below, Paikidze threatens a beautiful 2-move checkmate! Paikidze, Nazi (2352) vs Wang, Annie (2321) 2018 USA Women Chess... Read more

Carlsen vs Karjakin - The Magnificent Checkmate!

by bainj | Nov 20, 2017 | Blog, Famous Chess Games

THE FULTON MARKET BUILDING World Chess Championship, New York City, USA November 30, 2016 Tiebreak Game 4 “The Magnificent Checkmate!” THE CHAMPION! Magnus Carlsen, World Chess Champion! Magnus Carlsen from Norway defended his World Chess Championship against Sergey... Read more

Paul Morphy vs Duke of Brunswick and Count Isoard

by bainj | Oct 30, 2017 | Famous Chess Games

“The Opera House Game” The Opera House Game took place in the The Italian Opera House in Paris, France, where Paul Morphy executes a magnificent Queen sacrifice checkmate! The Italian Opera House, Paris, France, November 2, 1858 In 1858, Paul Morphy visited The... Read more