Gyula “Julius” Breyer was a Hungarian chess master, one of the best chess players of his time. In addition to winning the Hungarian Championship in 1912 and several other significant tournaments, he made his mark in chess history by setting a new record (in 1921) for blindfolded play, managing to compete against 25 opponents simultaneously.
Variants
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Incognito Chess: A triumvirate of royal pieces
Incognito Chess, a delightful chess variant conceived by Ralph Betza in 1978, presents a straightforward yet enjoyable gameplay experience.
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The Octopus Knight: Eight tentacles in enemy territory
Octopus is the nickname of an assertive knight that ventures boldly into enemy territory, strategically poised far from the edges of the battlefield, extending its influence in all eight directions akin to the tentacles of an octopus.
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Andrew Smith vs. François-André Danican Philidor: The pawn storm
In 1790, François-André Danican Philidor showcased the significance of a strong pawn formation during a game against Andrew Smith. He famously stated, “Pawns are the soul of chess”, emphasizing their crucial role in the game.
Curiosities
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Coloring Problems: Color the board
Coloring problems are scenarios in which the colors of depicted units, whether Black or White, are unknown. The objective is to determine the colors of these units, ensuring that the resulting arrangement is permissible.
Opening Theory
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Learn to play Anderssen Opening: Voluntarily give up the first move advantage
Anderssen Opening, named after the renowned unofficial World Chess Champion, Adolf Anderssen, gained its moniker due to his notable usage of the opening strategy during his 1858 match against the great Paul Morphy, employing it on three separate occasions.
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Gravitational Chess: Move and get pulled down
Gravitational Chess, created by Carlos Nafarrate in 1984, is a unique chess variant played on the traditional 8×8 chessboard with the usual set of pieces and standard starting positions. However, what sets this variant apart is the inclusion of an intriguing gravitational feature that enhances the gameplay rules.
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Hanging Pawns: Strength or weakness?
Hanging pawns, a significant pawn structure in chess, arise when two pawns are positioned on adjacent files without any other pawns to support or defend them. While they often form on the c- and d-files, they can also manifest on different files.
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Thomas Bowdler vs. Henry Seymour Conway: The first sacrifice of both rooks
Bowdler’s clash with Conway showcases a remarkable display of audacious sacrifices, despite occasional errors from both participants. Let’s explore this historical encounter and appreciate the boldness and complexity it brought to the chessboard.
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Einstein Chess: Apply relativity to each piece
Einstein Chess, an interesting chess variant, draws loose inspiration from Einstein’s theory of relativity, intertwining the concepts of mass and energy. This imaginative genre of chess was first introduced by Roméo Bédoni and Jean Zeller in the year 1981.