Sergej Karjakin (born 1990) is a very strong chess grandmaster representing Russia. He became a grandmaster at the age of 12 years and 7 months, the youngest in history.
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Why is White's "25. Bh4" considered a great move in Karjakin vs Kramnik at FIDE Candidates Tournament 2018?
I was watching Karjakin vs Kramnik at the FIDE Candidates Tournament 2018, Round 9, and simultaneously observing the chat feed at chess24.com, where people unanimously glorified the move 25. Bh4. Why was it considered such a good move?
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Which World Champions other than Viswanathan Anand had a jolly personality?
First of all, congratulations to Viswanathan Anand for winning the Candidates 2014 tournament and qualifying for a rematch with Magnus Carlsen later this year!
I saw this interesting gesture made by Anand towards Karjakin after their game in the…
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Why are these weak squares important in this situation?
I'm watching a video on weak/strong squares. I think that I understand the concept, but not exactly why they are important in this game (Carlsen-Karjakin):
The video explains how Carlsen maneuvered to outnumber Karjakin in number of pieces that can…
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Short castle in Trompowsky
In recent 1st Match between Maguns & Karjakin, started with Trompowsky. How can Karjakin prefer catsle even g file is open ( g × f6 at 3rd move ). Whats idea behind it?
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Could Karjakin have grabbed on g5 at move 56 against Anand in the Candidates 2014?
After 55...Rb2, we got the following position in Karjakin - Anand (Candidates 2014, round 13). Well, how about Nxg5, does it work?
[White "Karjakin"]
[Black "Anand"]
[FEN "8/8/6k1/4p1p1/4P1Pp/5P1N/1r1BK3/8 w - - 0 1"]
1.Nxg5 Rxd2+ 2.Kxd2 Kxg5 3.Ke3…
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Kramnik - Karjakin in the FIDE Candidates 2014, was 8...f5 correct?
In the game between Kramnik and Karjakin shown below, the opening was a bit strange and the resulting position was odd. I am wondering, was 8...f5 correct? Was it a novelty of sorts or when did the game leave the established opening theory in this…
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Based on their separate and mutual records, what chance does Karjakin have against Carlsen?
I was slightly disappointed with the recent result at the Candidates.
Karjakin won, but I just don't think he can match Carlsen for the WCh title.
What is the most accurate prediction of the probability of Karjakin being victorious over Carlsen this…
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