November 13, 2026
Deschapelles was the strongest French player in the early of the 19 century. As a French marshal, he participated in many of Napoleon’s campaigns while wounded, he lost his right hand in the fighting against Prussians. After the battle at Waterloo he retired as a general and become a farmer. During the period of 1815-1821
American player who, for over 50 years, was a leading chess player in the United States. Best results: in 1874 he won the Brooklyn Chess Club championship. In 1876, he tied for 2nd place at the New York Clipper tournament, behind James Mason. In 1879, he defeated Sam Loyd in a match in New York (+5-1=2).
Russian International Master, FIDE Senior Trainer, Honored Trainer of the Russian Chess Federation (1979) and of the Georgian Federation (1981). Mathematician and author. Best results: Moscow championship 1973, 1st; Polanica Zdroj 1973, Soviet championship, 5th-7th; 1st; Wijk aan Zee II 1975, 1st. A popular lecturer around the world he was also the author of many articles
Australian Grandmaster (2009) who is currently living in Amsterdam. Best results: Australian championship 2006, 2nd; Queenstown Chess Classic tournament 2009, 1st: 2009 Oceania Chess Championship, 1st; Curacao Chess Festival 2012, 1st; Commonwealth and South African Open (2011), 3rd. Author of: Smerdon’s Scandinavian (2015). A participant in seven Olympiads since 2004, in 2016 he played at the first board of
French Women Grandmaster (1998) and International Master (2005) born in Bulgaria. French Women Champion in 2007 and vice Champion in 2003. European U20 girls champion in 1994. She is married to the French International Master Didier Collas. Best results: Winner of the 1st Mediterranean women championship 2003. A participant in 7 Women Olympiads for Bulgaria
Iranian Grandmaster (2005) who was residing in France for several years. Iranian Champion U20 in 1998. Best results: Teheran Zonal 1997, 2nd; Fajr Open 1998, 4th; Belgian Championship 2001, 1st ; Metz Open in 2003, 1st; Nantes Open 2003, 2nd; Southern California 2004, 1st. A participant in the 1998, 2000, 2008 and 2010 Olympiads with
Greek Woman Grandmaster (2001) and International Master (2003), coach and author born in Russia. Hungarian Women Champion in 2003, Mediterranean Women Champion in 2007. She moved to Athens in 2003. Best results: Acropolis (women) 2003, 1st; at Bykova Memorial 2004, 1st; European Women championship 2008, 2nd_ 5th; European Women championship 2010, 3rd_ 8th . A participant in
Russian Grandmaster (2008). Best results: Viking GM 2005 (RUS), 1st; Aratovsky Memorial (RUS) 2007, 1st-9th; Capelle la Grande Open 2008, 1st-8th; Moscow championship 2008, 3rd; Chigorin Memorial 2009, 1st-4th, Doeberl Cup 2011, 1st Peak rating: 2608 in 2009. He doesn’t play classical chess since 2014.
Hungarian Grandmaster (1999), Hungarian Champion in 1969. Best results: Won or shared first at Luxembourg 1961 and 1971, Reggio Emilia 1960/61, Polanica Zdroj 1965. Also, the second at Luxembourg Open 1971 and at Budapest 1966 and 1973. Retired from active chess since 1998. A participant in the European Team Championships in 1965, 1967 and 1970. Peak
Spanish Grandmaster (1974), Spanish Champion in 1955 and 1965, he was the second Spanish player to become Grandmaster after Arturo Pomar. Diez Del Corral was an accountant by profession and regularly wrote articles and composed studies. He could certainly have developed his talents if he could have given more time to the game of chess.
