Of course, if people do not want to do any work then it is better to start the game from a random position.

Of course, if people do not want to do any work then it is better to start the game from a random position.

I don't really like discussions about a supposed Russian national character.

The legend of the best player of chess has been destroyed.

The only successor to President Putin is President Putin himself and we could of course dream about President Putin stepping down voluntarily and picking out successor which would be probably as bad as him.

Results show that just one year of chess tuition will improve a student's learning abilities, concentration, application, sense of logic, self-discipline, respect, behavior and the ability to take responsibility for his/her own actions.

The regime is in trouble economically and can no longer offer anything to its citizens. That's why [Vladimir] Putin has to pursue an aggressive foreign policy, so he can serve his people the fairy tale of Russian pride and regaining its strength as a major power.