Russia's Alexander Morozevich, Best Olympiad performance.
China's Zhu Chen,
Star of the Women's Olympiad.
Vladimir Kramnik.
'The 14th World Champion'
TN on Move 5!
Botvinnik's Secret Notebook.
| ContentISTANBUL OLYMPIAD A Winner's Tale
Even in the inevitable absence of Kasparov, Kramnik, Karpov and Bareev, Russia were once again the undisputed favourites. Top scorer of the Russian team was Alexander Morozevich whose 2803 TPR was the highest performance rating in Istanbul. Analysis by Morozevich, Rublevsky, Sakaev and rising star Grischuk. The Triumph of Experience
The absolute sensation of the 34th Olympiad was Germany's spectacular second place. Unabashed and with unflagging zeal, the German 'oldies' waded into the fight for the medals from the very first day. Ukraine Keeps Dreaming of Gold
Thanks to an impressive effort in the last round Ukraine finished third. Captain Alexander Sulypa analyses the achievement of his men and looks ahead. Games by first board Ivanchuk, who played all fourteen rounds, and the amazing Ponomariov who won the gold medal on Board 2. From China With a Smile
Chinese chess keeps marching on and the women lead the parade. For the second time Xie Jun and her girls won the Women's Olympiad with natural superiority. All four players annotated their favourite game. KRAMNIK ENDS KASPAROV ERA
In the second half of the Brain Games World Championship match Vladimir Kramnik continued his impressive demonstration of strength and imperturbability. Garry Kasparov took his 8«-6« defeat in style: 'Kramnik is the 14th World Champion. He joined the club and I have to congratulate him.' Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam spoke to both players about the match that shook the chess world. FRESH AIR AND BEAUTIFUL MOUNTAINS
Playing in Germany's biggest Open in Bad Wiessee, Simen Agdestein discovered that feeling like a genius may have serious drawbacks. CAP D'AGDE
Joel Benjamin reports on Mikhail Gurevich's victory ahead of Anatoly Karpov in this prestigious rapid event. SOS: NOVELTY ON MOVE 5!
It looks like a slip of the hand but in actual fact it is a fascinating new idea! BOTVINNIK'S SECRET TRAINING MATCHES
The publication of 96 of Botvinnik's legendary secret training games by Hanon Russell's The Chess Caf‚ will provide new insights in the Patriarch's methods of preparation. Jan Timman presents the hitherto unknown game Botvinnik-Furman, 'a masterpiece of steely strategy'. SADLER ON BOOKS NORMAN TWEED WHITAKER
Hans Ree read Shady Side, The Life and Crimes of Norman Tweed Whitaker and wonders if a criminal life is really a colourful one. CHESS NOTES
Plus our regular features NIC'S Cafe and Your Move. | 
