19
May
The ensemble of the Tbilisi university executes a hymn of Racha (The area of Georgia whence occurs family Goglidze).
Arsen Goglidze (1878-1942) was unusually interesting and attractive man from village of Courta, Kutaisi province when married to Olga Kalmakhelidze (1876-1948). In 1902 newly married family departed to Central Asia with a little Sergo. In 1901 Victor Goglidzes elder brother Sergo was born in Courta that has been connected with a difficult financial position of a family. Besides they wanted to live independently.
In November 26, 1905 Goglidzes second son was born. He was named Victor. Victor was looked liked his father. In 1912 Victor was sent to four years school, but in 1917 in order to advance his knowledge he was moved to Tashkent grammar school where he perfectly studied.
I was 17 years old when I learnt playing chess Victor used to retell me. Game has completely grasped me and made me to become its eternal amateur.
At that time (in the beginning of the 20s) there lived some strong players, among them was Sergey Frejman (1882-1946) famous master of Russia. In Tashkent were often held tournaments where young Victor participated. In 1922 Victor Goglidze finished grammar school with honors and got golden medal.
I was fond of music, even used to play clarinet. That is why I entered Tashkent Conservatoire, faculty of conductors. I wanted to become a musician – Victor used to retell. At that time I did not think much of chess.
In 1908 was born the third son Vladimir (1908-1942). Due to hard life conditions the I had to leave conservatory and had started to work at the accountant in one organization where have worked before my movement to Tbilisi – Victor Goglidze recollects.
Victor did not remain in Tashkent for long. Having parents agreement he went to Georgia in 1925.
In 1926 year Victor Goglidze becomes by the champion of Georgia and in 1928 champion of Transcaucasus.In 1930 year it becomes by first Georgian master as to chess. Then it wins (1933-1934) two strong masters tournament and in 1935 year it successfully plays in distinguished Moscow international tournament. In 1941 year Victor Goglidze confer the estate of the deserved master of sport and in 1950 year it first among Georgian chess-players becomes by international master.
Speaks David Bronstein
-Victor Goglidze was the person of high chess culture – style of game deep, strong solid. He was perfectly able to lead rough attack, a difficult combination. But nevertheless it seems to me gravitated to game where there was a common sense, logic succession of events more.
His results in tournaments were exclusively high, though Goglidze acted extremely seldom about what can regret only.
It was not possible to meet Goglidze in tournament, but I had with him wonderful relations. I remember some days spent with Victor Goglidze in Vilnius in 1961. I played championship of the DINAMO, Geoglidze was the main judge. Every evening we together analyzed the parties played by me. I would like to mention that even in those times he managed to keep the chess force.
On September 22th at 17:30 p. m. Victor Goglidze (patronymic Arsen) the first master of chess died by heart attack.
On September 26th at his funeral day his corpse was moved to Central Chess Club. A crowed had come to honor him Rustaveli Avenue was blocked. A remarkable Georgian sportsmen George Merkviladze and Alexander (Sasha) Palavandishvili, being the closest friends of him have addressed with a farewell speech. Even less then a month had not passed when Alexander (Sasha) Palavandishvili suddenly was died (18.10.1964)
George Merkviladze had thus concluded his speech: Victor Goglidze had played a great role for the development of chess in Georgia, who being participant of various chess tournaments and perfect chess player inherited us his rich heritage. Being always kind, sensitive, very courteous and good friend was and will always remain in our memories.
On September 27 was born Catherine (Ekaterine) the daughter of Marina. The life used to pass.
Georgian chess society has passed several memorials of Goglidze were are included M. Tal, D. Bronshtein, R. Holmov, B. Gurgenidze, V. Gort and many other chess players from various countries.
In Tbilisi on the wall of Victor Goglidzes house is fixed his memorial plate . Victor Goglidzes name adorns chess history in Georgia being the subject of pride for the young chess players.
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19
May
Obviously all figures involved are going to be guesswork, but at what time in the future will it be statistically likely that any chess game played will have been played before……….?
In reference to the # of possible chess games vs. the number of atoms in the known universe, this is said to be true.
The number of possible chess games is on the order of 10 to the 120th power, while there are only about 10 to the 79th power atoms in the known universe.
There’s no way of knowing how many chess games have ever been played, but it’s nowhere near the number necessary to have played every possible chess game. There aren’t nearly enough people in history nor hours in human history to play that many games, even if playing chess was all anyone ever did.
18
May
ChessMaster 10 – Chess Tactics: Opening Strategy [3/3]
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17
May
This video introduces an opening system I have been working on creating. I call it the Pincer Attack. I go through some live games in this video, and will make a follow up video going over a main line I have created by going through engine analysis.
For a Christmas video I will be posting next week, I would like to have pictures of my subscribers in it. Email me pictures of you, your friends or family, or even your chess club to jrobichess@gmail.com
History of the Pincer Attack: While I was looking up military strategies I came across mention of the Pincer Attack. The general goal of the strategy is to somewhat attack in the center, and flank your opponent on both sides. I came up with a position with white that I felt could accomplish this, and then placed it into Rybka and let it play itself for a series of 3 minute games. The primary result were draws, with occassional wins from black and white. This tells me the structure is solid when considering human play. I am putting this concept out to my subscribers to collaborate on possible lines and ideas around the Pincer Attack opening.
Duration : 0:42:30
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16
May
That is, the game ends with “00++” (for kingside castle checkmate) or “000++” (for queenside castle checkmate) on the scoresheet. Please provide a copy of the scoresheet.
There is an interesting game between Lasker and George Alan Thomas were Lasker could have played 0-0-0 ++ and didn’t, he instead moved his king up for a discovered mate on his opponent. Why didn’t he play 0-0-0++ ? The game is called “Fatal Attraction” on chessgames.com and is found here: But for a game that actually ends this way, see Paul Morphy vs Alonzo Morphy 1850. Morphy played without his queen’s rook though. found here I’m sure there are more, even though I coudln’t seem to find a regular game were casteling ended it. Although providing you a scoresheet would be impossible, here are the two games in notation: White Edward Lasker Black George Alan Thomas 1. d4 e6 2. Nf3 f5 3. Nc3 Nf6 4. Bg5 Be7 5. Bxf6 Bxf6 6. e4 fxe4 7. Nxe4 b6 8. Ne5 O-O 9. Bd3 Bb7 10. Qh5 Qe7 11. Qxh7+ Kxh7 12. Nxf6+ Kh6 13. Neg4+ Kg5 14. h4+ Kf4 15. g3+ Kf3 16. Be2+ Kg2 17. Rh2+ Kg1 18. Kd2# 1-0 Without Queen’s rook White Paul Morphy Black Alonzo Morphy 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bc4 Nf6 4.Ng5 d5 5.exd5 Nxd5 6.Nxf7 Kxf7 7.Qf3+ Ke6 8.Nc3 Nd4 9.Bxd5+ Kd6 10.Qf7 Be6 11.Bxe6 Nxe6 12.Ne4+ Kd5 13.c4+ Kxe4 14.Qxe6 Qd4 15.Qg4+ Kd3 16.Qe2+ Kc2 17.d3+ Kxc1 18.O-O# 1-0
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15
May
I was having a discussion and the subject of the Game of Chess came up…someone suggested that they had heard that Chess was once played as an alternative to War or for a method of resolving disputes.
I was wondering if anyone knows where the Game of Chess began and any history related to it’s use as more than a “Game”.
Thanks
k so the current form of the game emerged from southern europe in the second half of the 15th century, which evolved from ancient Indian and Persian games, specifically Indian. The Indian form of the game was called Chaturanga or the 4 divisions of the military, which was then elephants, infantry, calvalry, and chariots, which represented different pieces. This game came about in the six century. Its also possible that the game has very early (2nd Century) Chinese ties but this is not certain. As far as a method of solving wars, I dont think that thats true, i think its always just been for entertainment, but u nevr no
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14
May
Another great game from Bobby Fischer, who plays an opening novelty and crushes his esteemed opponent effortlessly.
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13
May
Respectful sir ~قمر~ decided to block me from his Q lol, but i am curious why is chess forbidden in Islam? Seems like a great game. You do need to have a certain level of intelligence to play well.
I pulled a list of greatest chess players, and most of them are Jewish. Hmmmm… i see
Instead sitting on this board, maybe you should go and play some chess… stimulate your brain 
Most things are forbidden in Islam. Demand of people a ridiculous list of things that are deemed wrong for a little glimmer of hope, ie, not going to hell, and the psychological effect is amazing. One of the oldest psychological tools in the book.
Practicing Islam is similar in many ways to managing a bank account, where the acceptable currencies are called hasanat and sayaat. Hasant refers to the good deeds, which Muslims accomplish during their lives, whereas sayaat refer to their sins. Muslims strive to keep their accounts positive, in other words to accumulate more hasanat than sayaat. Any negligence in this can result in sayaat becoming heavier than hasant with disastrous outcome in the after life.
The Quran states clearly that all Muslims will taste hell fire no matter how good they where during their lives, read this from surat Maryam (Q.19: 71) Not one of you but will pass over it: this is, with thy Lord, a Decree which must be accomplished. It seems that the question is not whether a Muslim will go to hell or not, but it is a question of for how long the grilling will last.
In a religion where the rules are so strict, no wonder that Muslims are always in a state of fear.
Certainly there is another easy way out, which is simply not to believe in this nonsense.
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12
May
I was having a discussion and the subject of the Game of Chess came up…someone suggested that they had heard that Chess was once played as an alternative to War or for a method of resolving disputes.
I was wondering if anyone knows where the Game of Chess began and any history related to it’s use as more than a “Game”.
Thanks
k so the current form of the game emerged from southern europe in the second half of the 15th century, which evolved from ancient Indian and Persian games, specifically Indian. The Indian form of the game was called Chaturanga or the 4 divisions of the military, which was then elephants, infantry, calvalry, and chariots, which represented different pieces. This game came about in the six century. Its also possible that the game has very early (2nd Century) Chinese ties but this is not certain. As far as a method of solving wars, I dont think that thats true, i think its always just been for entertainment, but u nevr no
11
May
I always here you’re supposed to study endgames in order to best develop as a chess player. After playing for five or six years I’m barely a 1200 elo, but I’ve yet to spend five minutes studying openings. Should I keep working on my tactics and strategy the way I have been, or is it time to start studying the openings?
If the latter, does anyone have a favorite site for annotated games?
^NOT supposed to study openings, I meant to say.
A basic understanding of openings is usually "good enough."
You are at the point where "good enough" may no longer cut it.
You need an opening as white. That includes replies to common defenses. (It is nice to go deep into the Rut Lopez, but you’ll face lots of Sicilian, French, Caro-Kann, Alekhine, and everything else of consequence becomes a Pirc.)
You’ll also need a defense to e4 unless you want to get crushed by every weird gambit of the 19th century.
You’ll need a defense to d4 for all the pansies that are too lazy to learn the e4 stuff.
I’d also recommend a catalogue like MCO to see what the heck that guy pulled.
Have fun shopping for openings that fit you. (I’m a Scotch Gambit with weird gambits vs. all defenses except the Pirc because I don’t respect it. I play the Alekhine against e4 and Tchigorin against d4. I don’t recommend any of them.:)