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Antonis Pavlidis is the new Greek Chess Champion. Antonis is one of the most talented young greek players. He is only 18 years old but he already won his first Greek championship. He was the winner of the qualifying Greek … Continue reading
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Greek chess team in European chess team championship had some very good moments, winning England but finally finished at 20th position. On this photo we see that before the games Greek national team trainer, Vasilis Kotronias encourages players before the … Continue reading
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When you support a team in any game you are anxious about win. It is the same feeling in chess as in other sport, when your team wins you feel relief for the win. I am member of E.E.S.Korydallou. In … Continue reading
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Who said that chess is not fun and a team sport?
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Tasos Pavlidis one more time became Greek champion in his category. He is a real talented player that I think soon will be in our national team
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In ancient Greece death in honour meant to be death on a combat. All kings and princes tried not to die on a bed but on combat. Nowadays we would say that for a death on honour for a chess … Continue reading
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At Mediterranean championship in Turkey we had 2 medals. It wasn’t only Yannis’ gold medal but also Marina Makropoulou won Bronze medal. Congratulation Marina and hope that you will continue to be at the top greek chess players for many … Continue reading
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The new Mediterranean Champion is the Greek International Master Ioannis Georgiadis. He achieved the second GM norm so very soon we will have a new Greek Grandmaster. Congratulation Yanni!
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One thing that I teach all my students is the handshake. I think is fundamental for a game like chess. If you don’t give your hand to your opponent is like you don’t respect him. I see some players that … Continue reading
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2-8 January in Greece we had the final section of Greek championship for young men, women and boys girls <=18. So I present you our four new champions. Filippas Sebastien,Katerina Pavlidou,Zoi Iordanidou (difficult to capture not laughing) and Yorgos Kanakaris.
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Have you ever had a chess nightmare?
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At Greek Championship for boys under 20 years old play many boys that they are still in school. Some of them they show that they like it so much and are posing at photos with a big smile. After this … Continue reading