Vidit Gujrathi won the match with black pieces as he exploited a tactical oversight from his famous opponent.
Global Popularity: Chess is one of the most popular board games in the world and is played by millions of people across different cultures and countries. It is estimated that there are over 600 million chess players worldwide.
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Chess Grandmasters: The highest title a chess player can achieve is that of a Grandmaster (GM). As of 2021, there were approximately 1,700 Grandmasters recognized by the International Chess Federation (FIDE).
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- Chess Olympiad: The Chess Olympiad is a biennial team chess tournament organized by FIDE. It is the most prestigious team event in chess and features teams from different countries competing against each other.
- Chess Notation: Chess moves are recorded using a notation system called algebraic notation. It allows players to document their moves and analyze games later. For example, “1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6” represents the first few moves of a game.
- The “Immortal Game”: The “Immortal Game” is a famous chess game played in 1851 between Adolf Anderssen and Lionel Kieseritzky. It is considered one of the most brilliant and imaginative games in the history of chess.
- The Longest Chess Game: The longest recorded chess game played in a tournament lasted for 269 moves and ended in a draw. It was played between Ivan Nikolic and Goran Arsovic in Belgrade in 1989.
Chess Variants: Chess has inspired numerous variants and adaptations. Some popular variants include Fischer Random Chess (Chess960), Blitz Chess (fast-paced games with time controls), and Bullet Chess (ultra-fast games with very limited time per move).