PHILODORIAN, The

The first English magazine, founded in 1837 by G. Walker, was devoted to chess and other scientific games. Had only six numbers (December to May) and disappeared the following year. The content was mainly chess but also contained material on whist, ecarte and Polish draughts.

The Golden Age, when machines were weak and my hair was strong! Garry Kasparov
2017
Carlsen is a combination of Karpov and Fischer style. Garry Kasparov
2017
I detest the endgame. A well-played game should be practically decided in the middle-game! David Janowski
Danailov, in his campaign, used the motto – “I know.” One or two months later he said “I am learning.” Three years after, we know that he cannot learn. He gave so many promises, he has done absolutely nothing. Georgios Makropoulos
2013
Chess is my hobby. I have been playing chess since five years old. I like to play chess, to help chess, sponsoring chess, and attract my business friends to chess in order to develop and popularize chess. Everybody has a hobby. My hobby is chess, boxing and Buddhism. Kirsan Ilyumzhinov
2010

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