There are numerous different ways to enter the Candidates Tournament in chess. The principle of the World Championship cycle is rather complex. In this competition, only first place matters, since it allows the winner to fight for the World Champion’s title. From the beginning… After Alexander Alekhine died, and Botvinnik won the tournament match in…
Interzonal
Many chess experts, including his contemporaries, like Mikhail Botvinnik, couldn’t figure out this player’s approach. How did he manage to beat everyone? Tigran Petrosian was rightfully considered a versatile player who mastered the art of positional play. He also possessed amazing tactical thinking ability. To back up this claim, let’s take a closer look at…