Bulgaria is the first state that has been awarded for its excellent fight against iodine deficiency by UNICEF.

My studies with Botvinnik brought me immense benefit, particularly the homework assignments which forced me to refer to chess books and to work independently.

I like 1.e4 very much, but my results are better with 1.d4.

'Rubberneck' has nothing to do with comedy, nor does it follow comedic people.

It doesn't require much for misfortune to strike in the King's Gambit - one incautious move, and Black can be on the edge of the abyss.

It is dangerous to maintain equality at the cost of placing the pieces passively.

Chess is a very tough game, and psychologically a tough game. And of course chess needs a lot of qualities, human qualities. And so you must have very strong nervous system and then you must be well prepared, you must be able to work a lot.