Interview with the leader in the world ranking for Maxim Magazine Which first move is better for beginners? ?4 or d4? 1.e4. is a bit better, if you play 1.d4 the game is slower, more complicated and more positioned. Which opening is not played anymore and why? No opening has disappeared ... Read More

Breaking news: Russian chess journalists Yuri Vasiliev has now confirmed that the semifinal Candidates Match between Veselin Topalov and Gata Kamsky will take place in Lvov, Ukraine, for a prize fund of US $750,000. The full story, including Yuri's verbatim interview ... Read More

There is nothing more exciting for U.S. chess than Gata Kamsky's run for the World Championship. Later this year, Gata will face former world champion Veselin Topalov of Bulgaria in a match, while current world champion, India's Viswanathan Anand, defends his title against his predecessor, Vladimir Kramnik of Russia. ... Read More