Tag Archives: Barden

Anand-v-Gelfand in Russia

Anand-v-Gelfand in Russia

Posted on 30th May 2012

The World Chess Championship is over. It is over because with so many draws interest almost dried-up. Adams called it ‘tenatative’, Barden branded it ‘turgid’ and Pein went one better. “Sleepathon”. And Keene gave Gelfand …

Varsity Match, 2012

Varsity Match, 2012

Posted on 12th March 2012

As we report in our 04/12 issue, Oxford lost the annual fixture by the narrowest of margins, 3.5-4.5. The RAC Club in Pall Mall hosted and many chess grandees attended including Ray Keene and our …