IM Malcolm Pein November 30, 2023   THE computer has come up with a new weapon against the Classical Sicilian and, after saving up the idea for several years, David Howell used it to score an important win for England against Netherlands in the recent European Team Championships in Budva. Like many computer innovations, the move 6.Bb5 looks at best innocuous, yet when analysed concretely it causes serious problems for Black. Howell’s opponent Max Van Warmerdam countered with a...Full Story

NUMERO UNO European Team Championship, Budva 2023: Magnus Carlsen Photo: Anna Shtourman / FIDE - Source: oasport.it Today is the birthday of former World Champion Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, born in Tønsberg, Norway, on November 30, 1990. Magnus became a grandmaster at 13 and World Champion in 2013 - beating Anand to defend the title four times: in 2014 against Anand, in 2016 against Karjakin, in 2018 against Caruana, and in 2012 against Nepomniachtchi. In July 2022, Magnus announced his...Full Story