Chess Players and Other Personalities
Philidor, Steinitz, Capablanca, Alekhine, Botvinnik, Tal, Spassky, Fischer, Kasparov, Kramnik. Find out more about these and other great names of the past and present.
Chess Champions
Our guide to the champions -- Famous players, world champions, and winners of national championships.
Our guide to the champions -- Famous players, world champions, and winners of national championships.
FIDE Top-10 Players (1975-2004)
Since 1970, chess has used the Elo rating system to rank world class players. Using FIDE historical ratings we identify world Top-10 players over a 30 year period.
Since 1970, chess has used the Elo rating system to rank world class players. Using FIDE historical ratings we identify world Top-10 players over a 30 year period.
American Chess Champions
The 2003 U.S. Championship was the 48th since 1936. 24 players have won the title at least once, 15 players more than once. Here are their names.
The 2003 U.S. Championship was the 48th since 1936. 24 players have won the title at least once, 15 players more than once. Here are their names.
British and Canadian Chess Champions
Rounding out the ABCs of chess champions : America, Britain, and Canada. Watch for more lists of the champions of other English speaking countries.
Rounding out the ABCs of chess champions : America, Britain, and Canada. Watch for more lists of the champions of other English speaking countries.
Akobian, Varuzhan
'This is the official website of GM Varuzhan Akobian. Here you will find information about his career, achievements, as well as private chess lessons offered by the top rated chess player in California.'
'This is the official website of GM Varuzhan Akobian. Here you will find information about his career, achievements, as well as private chess lessons offered by the top rated chess player in California.'
Anand, Viswanathan (About.com)
Viswanathan Anand was born 11 December 1969, in Madras, India. One of the world's top chess players since the early 1990s, he won the FIDE World Championship in 2000 and the undisputed World Championship in 2007.
Viswanathan Anand was born 11 December 1969, in Madras, India. One of the world's top chess players since the early 1990s, he won the FIDE World Championship in 2000 and the undisputed World Championship in 2007.
Anand, Viswanathan (NIIT.com)
'Welcome to Vishy Anand's Home Page'.
'Welcome to Vishy Anand's Home Page'.
Anand, Viswanathan (TNQsponsorship.com)
'Viswanathan Anand is quite simply, the greatest sportsman India has ever produced. TNQ Sponsorship exclusively represents the commercial interests of Viswanathan Anand, the international chess grandmaster, in India.'
'Viswanathan Anand is quite simply, the greatest sportsman India has ever produced. TNQ Sponsorship exclusively represents the commercial interests of Viswanathan Anand, the international chess grandmaster, in India.'
Bologan, Viorel
'The official page of GM Viorel Bologan.'
'The official page of GM Viorel Bologan.'
Dlugy, Maxim
'For nearly fifteen years, Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy has kept busy building a successful business career. But Maxim's original passion is chess, and in 2006, he decided it was time to get back into chess in a big way.'
'For nearly fifteen years, Grandmaster Maxim Dlugy has kept busy building a successful business career. But Maxim's original passion is chess, and in 2006, he decided it was time to get back into chess in a big way.'
Fischer, Robert (About.com)
Finding Bobby Fischer. An index of About Chess articles on Robert James Fischer, especially blog entries stemming from his detention July 2004 in Japan.
Finding Bobby Fischer. An index of About Chess articles on Robert James Fischer, especially blog entries stemming from his detention July 2004 in Japan.
Fischer, Robert : 60 Memorable Moments (About.com)
'Larger than life', 'A legend in his own time', 'A god among mortals', have all been said about Bobby Fischer. These are our picks for the top moments and events in his spectacular chess career and uncommon life.
'Larger than life', 'A legend in his own time', 'A god among mortals', have all been said about Bobby Fischer. These are our picks for the top moments and events in his spectacular chess career and uncommon life.
Fischer, Robert (BobbyFischer.net)
'This web site is a Fischer fan site.'
'This web site is a Fischer fan site.'
Fischer, Robert (Bobby-Fischer.net)
The Bobby Fischer Unofficial Home Page. "All I want to do, ever, is just play chess..." - Bobby Fischer
The Bobby Fischer Unofficial Home Page. "All I want to do, ever, is just play chess..." - Bobby Fischer
Golubev, Mikhail
'GM Mikhail Golubev's personal chess page'
'GM Mikhail Golubev's personal chess page'
Kamsky, Gata (About.com)
Gata Kamsky was born 2 June 1974 in Novokuznetsk, Siberia, at that time part of the USSR. One of the world's top chess players since the mid-1990s, he qualified as challenger for the FIDE World Championship in 1996, then retired from professional chess to finish his studies. He returned to active play in 2004.
Gata Kamsky was born 2 June 1974 in Novokuznetsk, Siberia, at that time part of the USSR. One of the world's top chess players since the mid-1990s, he qualified as challenger for the FIDE World Championship in 1996, then retired from professional chess to finish his studies. He returned to active play in 2004.
Kasparov, Garry
A brief biography of Garry Kasparov.
A brief biography of Garry Kasparov.
Kasparov, Garry - Catching Up (2008)
A brief biography of Garry Kasparov covering the years 2003-2008.
A brief biography of Garry Kasparov covering the years 2003-2008.
Kasparov, Garry (About.com)
All About Garry : An index of About Chess articles on Garry Kasparov.
All About Garry : An index of About Chess articles on Garry Kasparov.
Kosteniuk, Alexandra
Runnerup in the 2001 FIDE Women's World Championship and very photogenic.
Runnerup in the 2001 FIDE Women's World Championship and very photogenic.
Kramnik, Vladimir (About.com)
Vladimir Kramnik was born 25 June 1975, in Tuapse, Russia. He won the non-FIDE World Championship from Garry Kasparov in 2000, then defended it against Peter Leko in 2004. He won the unified World Championship by beating Veselin Topalov in the 2006 unification match.
Vladimir Kramnik was born 25 June 1975, in Tuapse, Russia. He won the non-FIDE World Championship from Garry Kasparov in 2000, then defended it against Peter Leko in 2004. He won the unified World Championship by beating Veselin Topalov in the 2006 unification match.
Kramnik, Vladimir (Homestead.com)
'The best chess player on the planet. Here you find a celebration of his victories and little else.'
'The best chess player on the planet. Here you find a celebration of his victories and little else.'
Kramnik, Vladimir (Kramnik.com)
News, biography, games, interviews, photos.
News, biography, games, interviews, photos.
Larsen, Bent
'Bent Larsen is the greatest chess player Denmark have ever had. Larsen has won so many international tournaments that it is almost impossible to count them all!'
'Bent Larsen is the greatest chess player Denmark have ever had. Larsen has won so many international tournaments that it is almost impossible to count them all!'
Leko, Peter
'Official website' of the Hungarian grandmaster.
'Official website' of the Hungarian grandmaster.
Maric, Alisa
'Born in New York, living in Belgrade, Dr Alisa Maric is chess grandmaster and sports star of Serbia. She is university professor in Marketing, member of Presidential Board of Serbian Olympic Committee and winner of prestigious national awards.'
'Born in New York, living in Belgrade, Dr Alisa Maric is chess grandmaster and sports star of Serbia. She is university professor in Marketing, member of Presidential Board of Serbian Olympic Committee and winner of prestigious national awards.'
Morphy, Paul
'The Life and Chess of Paul Morphy - a biography and collection of Morphy's games and other Morphy-obilia.'
'The Life and Chess of Paul Morphy - a biography and collection of Morphy's games and other Morphy-obilia.'
Nakamura, Hikaru
Official site of GM Hikaru Nakamura, former U.S. Champion.
Official site of GM Hikaru Nakamura, former U.S. Champion.
Peterson, Macauley
'Macauley is a media developer & foreign correspondant for ICC Chess.FM, and writes for Chess Life, Chess Life Online, and elsewhere.'
'Macauley is a media developer & foreign correspondant for ICC Chess.FM, and writes for Chess Life, Chess Life Online, and elsewhere.'
Polgar Family
An index of About Chess articles on the first family of chess.
An index of About Chess articles on the first family of chess.
Polgar, Susan (Polgarchess.com)
Former Women's World Champion 'is available for simultaneous exhibitions, lectures, special appearances, summer camps, training, etc.'
Former Women's World Champion 'is available for simultaneous exhibitions, lectures, special appearances, summer camps, training, etc.'
Polgar, Susan (Susanpolgarfoundation.org)
Susan Polgar Foundation • 'Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation supported by charitable donations. Its mission is to promote chess, with all its social, educational and competitive benefits throughout the United States, for young people of all ages, especially girls.'
Susan Polgar Foundation • 'Not-for-profit 501(c)(3) corporation supported by charitable donations. Its mission is to promote chess, with all its social, educational and competitive benefits throughout the United States, for young people of all ages, especially girls.'
Ponomariov, Ruslan
'I am glad to greet you on my official web site. The main aim of Ponomariov.com is to become an interactive resource that is interesting for people all over the world.'
'I am glad to greet you on my official web site. The main aim of Ponomariov.com is to become an interactive resource that is interesting for people all over the world.'
Ponomariov, Ruslan (archive)
Archive for Ukrainian Chess Online. Has lots of info on the 2002-2003 FIDE World Champion.
Archive for Ukrainian Chess Online. Has lots of info on the 2002-2003 FIDE World Champion.
Shahade, Jennifer
U.S Women's Champion and author of 'Chess Bitch'. News, photos, press, bio, games.
U.S Women's Champion and author of 'Chess Bitch'. News, photos, press, bio, games.
Svidler, Peter
Official Site of the Russian GM.
Official Site of the Russian GM.
Topalov, Veselin (About.com)
Veselin Topalov was born 15 Mar 1975 in Russe, Bulgaria. One of the world's top chess players since the mid-1990s, he won the FIDE World Championship in 2005, but lost the unification match for the undisputed World Championship in 2006.
Veselin Topalov was born 15 Mar 1975 in Russe, Bulgaria. One of the world's top chess players since the mid-1990s, he won the FIDE World Championship in 2005, but lost the unification match for the undisputed World Championship in 2006.
Topalov, Veselin
News site for the Bulgarian GM, 2005-2006 FIDE World Champion.
News site for the Bulgarian GM, 2005-2006 FIDE World Champion.
Waitzkin, Josh
'In 1993 Paramount Pictures released the film "Searching for Bobby Fischer", based on the highly acclaimed book of the same title written by Fred Waitzkin, documenting Josh's journey to winning his first National Championship.'
'In 1993 Paramount Pictures released the film "Searching for Bobby Fischer", based on the highly acclaimed book of the same title written by Fred Waitzkin, documenting Josh's journey to winning his first National Championship.'
ChessGames.com
Index to games by hundreds of players, organized by last name. Comments on each player by fans.
Index to games by hundreds of players, organized by last name. Comments on each player by fans.
Chess-Sites.com
'Personal websites for chess players. Chess Sites is a powerful product which allows users to easily publish their content on the world wide web.'
'Personal websites for chess players. Chess Sites is a powerful product which allows users to easily publish their content on the world wide web.'
ChessLive.de
Search the ChessBase player database.
Search the ChessBase player database.
Chesspics by Pufichek
'Best chess portraits and photos of chess grandmasters.'
'Best chess portraits and photos of chess grandmasters.'
FIDE.com
Search FIDE players database.
Search FIDE players database.
Geocities.com (Bill Wall)
Profiles of Chess Masters. Biographical sketches of the greats from the Web's own Bill Wall.
Profiles of Chess Masters. Biographical sketches of the greats from the Web's own Bill Wall.
Geometry.net
Chess Athletes. Links to info on chess champions with extracts from linked pages.
Chess Athletes. Links to info on chess champions with extracts from linked pages.
JouwPagina.nl (Edwin Meyer)
SchaakLinks. This page won't win any prizes for design, but who cares. The chess content is hundreds of links to other online resources, organized by player's last name. In Dutch and English.
SchaakLinks. This page won't win any prizes for design, but who cares. The chess content is hundreds of links to other online resources, organized by player's last name. In Dutch and English.
Muljadi.org
'First-Class Chess Masters' with games in online viewer.
'First-Class Chess Masters' with games in online viewer.
MyChessPhotos.com
'Works to commemorate fully every tournament by providing captivating images that last a lifetime'. Photos of tournament participants, mainly U.S. scholastic events.
'Works to commemorate fully every tournament by providing captivating images that last a lifetime'. Photos of tournament participants, mainly U.S. scholastic events.
Sympatico.ca (Glenn Giffen)
Chess player biographies 'A-E'. Follow the links for other biographies 'F-Ka', 'Ke-P', 'R-Z'.
Chess player biographies 'A-E'. Follow the links for other biographies 'F-Ka', 'Ke-P', 'R-Z'.
TheChessDrum.net
The Chess Drum. 'All-purpose chess site which champions the success of Black chess players, or those of African ancestry. Includes interviews, playble chess games, puzzles, essays, and current chess news from around the world.'
The Chess Drum. 'All-purpose chess site which champions the success of Black chess players, or those of African ancestry. Includes interviews, playble chess games, puzzles, essays, and current chess news from around the world.'
Tournament, Match, and Exhibition Records
Comprehensive game collections of some great players. Maintained offsite by your About Chess Guide.
Comprehensive game collections of some great players. Maintained offsite by your About Chess Guide.
USchess.org > Top Player Bios [USCF]
U.S. Champion and U.S. Women's Champion, plus other top U.S players, both men and women.
U.S. Champion and U.S. Women's Champion, plus other top U.S players, both men and women.
Wikipedia.org
Wikipedia - Chess players. Biographies from A (Michael Adams) to Z (Johannes Zukertort).
Wikipedia - Chess players. Biographies from A (Michael Adams) to Z (Johannes Zukertort).