ChessBase 17 - Mega package - Edition 2024
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Press release by the International Chess Federation
We’re pleased to announce the schedule and venue of the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2022. The magnificent Palacio de Santoña, a centrally located historic building in Madrid, will be the venue of the most anticipated chess tournament in 2022. Built in 1730, this mansion boasts of distinguished carved granite baroque façade and is home to one of the most refined eclectic interiors in the Spanish capital. It is currently one of the headquarters of the Madrid Chamber of Commerce.
Master Class Vol.8 - Magnus Carlsen 2nd Edition
Let our authors show you how Carlsen tailored his openings to be able to outplay his opponents strategically in the middlegame or to obtain an enduring advantage into the endgame.
Eight prominent grandmasters will compete in a double round-robin (all play all) tournament from 16 June to 6 July. The schedule includes four free days, one after every three rounds:
The first place is all that matters, as the tournament’s winner will become the World Championship Challenger and acquire the right to face World Champion Magnus Carlsen in a match. You can follow the updates on the World Championship Cycle on our dedicated webpage: worldchampionshipcycle.fide.com
The palace of Santoña or palace of the Dukes of Santoña (formerly known as the palace of Goyeneche) is a Spanish palace located on the corner of Huertas and Príncipe streets, in the city of Madrid. It is a 16th-century building, later renovated in the 18th century by the architect Pedro de Ribera, and in the 19th century by Antonio Ruiz de Salces.
The exterior appearance of the building shows the typical features of 18th century Madrid palaces. Symmetrical compositions with a horizontal perspective, combining brick with stonework, especially in the main doorway, carved in granite, which were Ribera’s speciality.
Understanding Middlegame Strategies Vol.3 - The Hedgehog
Throughout my playing career I have found the Hedgehog one of the most difficult type of positions to master. The basic aim of this video is to improve understanding of these complex positions and to help tournament players score better.
