Im Februar 2011 stellte der iranische Großmeister Ehsan Ghaem-Maghami einen Weltrekord auf, der bis heute beeindruckt: Er spielte gleichzeitig gegen sechshundertvier Gegner – über 25 Stunden lang, ohne längere Pause. In dieser Folge von Chessbell erzählen wir, wie er das geschafft hat, welche körperlichen und mentalen Grenzen er dabei überschritt – und warum dieser Rekord weit mehr ist als nur eine Zahl.
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[EN] The Man Who Faced 604 Opponents
In February 2011, Iranian Grandmaster Ehsan Ghaem-Maghami set a world record that still amazes the chess world: he played six hundred four opponents simultaneously for over twenty-five hours without a real break. In this episode of Chessbell, we explore how he achieved this extraordinary feat, the physical and mental limits he pushed through, and why his record stands as much more than just a number.
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[DE] Team-EM: Ukraine & Polen siegen
Ukraine gewinnt die offene Team-EM, Polen holt Gold bei den Frauen, Wesley So führt die U.S. Championships an, FIDE segnet das neue WM-Format von Norway Chess ab, die asiatischen Seniorenmeister sind gekrönt – und Alexandra Botez stellt das Echtzeit-Spiel „Chess Arena“ vor. Prägnant, flott, ohne Theorie-Ballast.
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[EN] ETCC Crowns Ukraine & Poland;
Ukraine win the European Team Championship (open) while Poland take the women’s title, Wesley So leads the U.S. Championships, FIDE approves Norway Chess’s new world championship format, Asian senior champions are crowned in Erbil—and Alexandra Botez announces the real-time “Chess Arena” videogame. Smart, snappy, and theory-light.
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[EN] Kasparov Defeats Anand
Garry Kasparov beats Viswanathan Anand thirteen to eleven, the European Team Championship heads to a last-round showdown with Ukraine and Azerbaijan tied, and the U.S. Championships open with statement wins and a major upset. Clear pointers on what to watch and how to enjoy it like a pro—no heavy theory detours, just the good stuff.
Welcome to Chessbell! Your host Anna, a learning artificial intelligence, presents the latest news and exciting stories from the chess world — available in both German and English. Experience highlights from international tournaments, captivating historical anecdotes, and modern developments in chess. Dive into the masterful plays and technical innovations that make chess so unique. Note: Although Anna is continually learning, occasional mistakes may occur. Enjoy listening and have fun playing chess! #Chess #Schach
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