Super Chess Radio Show: Hear Now The Full English Breakfast

021 - The Big Boys
Diplomacy, Peace in Switzerland, U.S. Fantasy, and Fix My Wiki!(Below: Vladimir Kramnik, Levon Aronian, Yannick Pelletier, Kirsan Ilymzhinov. Credit: Bustsby Bertrand Freieslebe, photos by Macauley Peterson, cartoon Jose Diaz www.diazcartoons.nl)

What is The F.E.B.?
It's chess chats with a coupla cheeky chaps! International Master Lawrence Trent, Grandmaster Stephen Gordon, and host Macauley Peterson sound off on current events in the professional chess world.

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Anand Retains World Chess Champion Title: Experts Comment Including Legendary Gary Kasparov

World Chess Championship 2012 - A selection of expert comments were compiled by Pogonina.com. After drawing Boris Gelfand 6-6 in the classical part of the match Anand won the rapid tie-break 2.5-1.5 to retain the World Chess Champion title. Here's what some of the well-known chess experts have to say about it:

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Prison to Hire Chess Player to Keep Mass Murderer Breivik Busy

This is not your typical chess news. However, one that makes you think about the potential of man's mind and - like fire - how it could work either way: for good, or bad. A news report from the Norwegian prison where killer Anders Behring Breivik could be kept is considering hiring professionals to 'socialise' with him and keep him separated from other inmates. These professionals would include a chess player to play with Breivik! It is understood that Breivik could not possibly have normal contact with other jail inmates and might create a hostage situation, according to Ila prison director Knut Bjarkeid. Bjarkeid spoke at length to Verdens Gang newspaper about the preparations.

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Kasparov Chess Foundation Celebrating 10th Anniversary on June 16 in NYC With Chess Festival

Kasparov Chess Foundation is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a special chess festival in Bryant Park, Midtown, NYC, Saturday, June 16. The celebrations would feature a day of chess and fun for children of all ages and skill levels.

Meet & Greet Garry Kasparov
Meet and greet legendary World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov, who will be available for special presentation, book signings, photos, and words of encouragement to all players. Other celebrities are expected to take part in the festivities.  

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Online Chess Tournament Open to All - $38,000 in Prizes

No matter where you are in India, you can now play this online chess tournament from June to August: Online Chess Blitz Grand Prix. The chess competition will be held via the Internet and anyone can try winning part of the 30,000 euro ($30,000 approx.) prize money. This chess Grand Prix is being organised by the Russian Chess Federation. The competition is open to everyone and all players have equal opportunities! Even though many leading chess players will participate, no one will be able to play in the Finals without winning in the qualifying tournaments.

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French Chess GM Marie Sebag Quits TV Reality Show Secret Story 6 in 48 Hours

Grandmaster and French Women's Chess Champion has left the Secret Story 6 edition within 48 hours of entering it. When leaving the house with her suitcase, in the confessional room, Sebag said, "I want to leave the Secret Story House because I do not feel at home here." Sebag also revealed her secret of being a chess grandmaster and French women's chess champion. She is ranked 12th among women chess players in the world, eighth among women chess players in Europe and first in France among women chess players. 

 

Secret Story is quite like the Indian Bigg Boss. Participants have to enter the house and keep a secret. Every participant has a secret and he has to 'save' his secret while trying to discover others' secret! The participants are cut off from the rest of the world during the show. Possibly GM Sebag thought it was better to be out of the house and play some chess. Being alone without chess can be boring for anyone!

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