Category Archives: Chess

Viswanathan Anand wins World Chess Championship

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Nelson D'Souza

Indian chess champion Grand Master Viswanathan Anand successfully defended his crown by defeating Bulgarian challenger Vesselin Topalov in the World Chess Championship 2010. Anand played with the black pieces and won in the 56th move, with an aggregate score of 6.5 – 5.5 points. Continue reading →

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Robert James Fischer Quiz

Posted on March 12, 2010 by Nelson D'Souza

(This quiz is about chess player Robert James Fischer, popularly known as Bobby Fischer.)

1. When was Robert James Fischer born?
a) 9 March 1943
b) 16 April 1936
c) 9 September 1938
d) 24 October 1942

2. Where was Robert James Fischer born?
a) Albertville
b) Chicago
c) Double Springs
d) Jasper

3. When did Robert James Fischer first win American championship?
a) 1948
b) 1952
c) 1956
d) 1958

4. What was Robert James Fischer’s usual opening when he played white?
a) 1.a3
b) 1.b4
c) 1.e4
d) 1.g3

5. When did Robert James Fischer win world championship?
a) 1969
b) 1972
c) 1966
d) 1978 Continue reading →

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World Chess Championship 2008 Quiz

Posted on November 4, 2008 by Vincent Augustine D'Souza

1) Where was World Chess Championship 2008 held?
a) Bonn
b) Delhi
c) Moscow
d) London

2) How many games were to be played to decide the champion in World Chess Championship 2008?
a) 25
b) 32
c) 27
d) 48

3) When was the first game of World Chess Championship 2008 played?
a) 23 September 2008
b) 30 September 2008
c) 2 October 2008
d) 14 October 2008 Continue reading →

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