Garry Kasparov: dazzling finishing shot in Sarajevo.
Loek van Wely, Dutch Champion 2000.
Judit Polgar finished ahead of two FIDE champs in Bali.
Canadian chess legend Abe Yanofsky.
| ContentGRIPPING FINISH IN SARAJEVO
With a dazzling finishing shot Garry Kasparov overtook early leader Alexey Shirov at the Bosna 2000 Super Turnir. Shirov tragically slipped up in an unwarranted winning attempt against `tourist' Sergey Movsesian. An extensive on-the-spot report with game notes by top finishers Kasparov, Adams and Shirov. INTERVIEW: GARRY KASPAROV
The year 2000 seems to turn into a repeat performance for Garry Kasparov. But appearances may deceive. In a candid interview with Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam, Kasparov explains why he was more creative in 1999 and frankly speaks his mind about the malaise in the chess world, his sweeping Internet ambitions and his forthcoming match against Vladimir Kramnik. FRITZ IN DUTCH CHAMPIONSHIP
Hans Ree notes that soon the English language will see a new expression: `Dutch championship': `A championship organised by people who subordinate sporting values to their all-consuming lust for the publicity that silliness can raise.' New champion Loek van Wely and anti-computer expert John van der Wiel reveal in their game notes how the Fritz danger was warded off. JUDIT POLGAR VICTORIOUS IN BALI
Ahead of FIDE champions Khalifman and Karpov, Judit Polgar won the Japfa Classic in Bali. Jan Timman reports. VIKTOR KORTCHNOI ANNOTATES
`Chess is not just a game - it is a struggle of characters!' AN ATTRACTIVE MATCH
Jeroen Piket takes a closer look at the crucial games of the match he drew with Vladislav Tkachiev in Cannes. SOS: THE SURPRISE SICILIAN
Is it possible to play four normal moves in the Sicilian and reach a position that has virtually been ignored by theory? Yes, it is. QUICK GUIDE TO THE NEW YORK OPEN
Join a tour of the Big Apple with expert guide Gregory Serper and discover why the New York Open, the flagship of American Swiss tournaments, is The Event. UKRAINIAN CHESS REVIVAL
Local favourite Vasily Ivanchuk won the Leonid Stein Memorial in his home-town Lviv. POOR FORM
Jan Timman describes what is characteristic of poor form and illustrates his view with samples from his recent tournament practice. SADLER ON BOOKS
Vladimir Kramnik's My Life and Games and Steffen Pedersen's The Meran System reviewed by Matthew Sadler. A LIFE-LONG MEDIA LOVE AFFAIR
From the days when he was hailed as `Young Chess Wizard' till his death on March 5 at the age of 74, Abe Yanofsky remained the darling of the press. Cecil Rosner on the rich life of a Canadian chess legend. Plus our regular features NIC'S Cafe, Your Move and Chess Notes. | 
