I’m a quiet man, who may have sharp opinions sometimes! | Alexei Shirov | Round 5 FIDE Grand Prix

March 6, 2022 NHaselton Uncategorized

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GM Alexey Shirov on the perks of the rest day, life discussions with Vasily Ivanchuk, the possible similarities between one’s personality and his chess, and more.

The interview is conducted by WGM Dina Belenkaya @The Belenkaya

The FIDE Grand Prix 2022 is a series of three chess tournaments and the final qualifier for the Candidates Tournament. The top two finishers will qualify for the Candidates Tournament 2022, which is the final qualification stage for the World Chess Championship 2023. It’s organized by World Chess.

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