Premium
This is an archive article published on December 17, 1999

Fischer, chess Player of Century

BERLIN, DECEMBER 16: Former world champion Bobby Fischer of the United States has been elected Chess Player of the Century by a vote in th...

google-preferred-btn
.

BERLIN, DECEMBER 16: Former world champion Bobby Fischer of the United States has been elected Chess Player of the Century by a vote in the internationally reknowned magazine Chess.

Sixty-four experts from 20 different countries took part in the vote. The results were announced yesterday.

Finishing behind the 56-year-old Fischer, who stepped down as world champion in 1975, were current world champion Garry Kasparov of Russia and German Emanuel Lasker, whose 27-year reign as champion (1894-1921) is a record.

Latest Comment
Post Comment
Read Comments
Advertisement
Express shorts
Jagdalpur, Oct 04 (ANI): Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks during the "Bastar Dussehra Lokotsav" program, in Jagdalpur on Saturday. (@ChhattisgarhCMO X/ANI Photo)
Amid strife in Naxal ranks, Amit Shah draws the red line: ‘What talks? Drop weapons or…’
Political Pulse3 hr ago

Home Minister Amit Shah urges Maoists to lay down their arms and surrender, assuring a lucrative surrender policy and government's commitment to develop Naxal-affected areas. He promises to eradicate Naxalism by March 2026 and urges tribals to convince their misguided youth to join the mainstream.

View all shorts
Live Blog
PHOTOS
In pics: From concept supercars to electronic SUV's: Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 was all about innovation
In Pics: From Concept Supercars to Electric SUVs – Innovation at Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025
Top Stories
Chandrashekar had previously completed his Bachelor's in Dental Surgery from Hyderabad before going to the US.
CitiesHyderabad youth in US for Master’s degree shot dead at gas station, where he worked part-time
The Indian selectors wanted Shubman Gill to captain the side for the ICC World Cup in 2027 to be played in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. (PTI Photo)
SportsShubman Gill made India's ODI captain; Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli in squad for Australia series
Rashmika and Vijay are now engaged.
EntertainmentRashmika Mandanna and Vijay Deverakonda get engaged in a private ceremony in Hyderabad after dating for seven years
sanjay dutt madhuri dixit
EntertainmentMadhuri Dixit distanced herself from Sanjay Dutt, avoided being photographed with him after he was arrested
Indian man becomes entrepreneur after getting fired from US job
TrendingFired from US job, Indian entrepreneur turns setback into Rs 44 lakh startup success: ‘Things happen for a reason’
Russian woman calls Bengaluru the perfect place to live
TrendingRussian woman compares Indian cities, calls Bengaluru the perfect place to live: 'Sunny, green and perfect'
Agarkar said a key reason to appoint Gill as captain was to give him enough time to grow into the role with not too many ODI games currently scheduled before the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. (AP Photo)
SportsShubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain, selectors say in the 'best interest of team'
Gill said that winning the 2027 World Cup, which will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, is the ultimate target (AP Photo)
SportsShubman Gill sets eyes on World Cup glory in first reaction after being announced India's ODI captain
Gaza peace plan, Gaza peace talks, donald trump, Gaza, Gaza conflict, Gaza Israel conflict, Hamas Israel conflict, Benjamin Netanyahu, Gaza Palestine, Israel and Palestine, Israel Palestine conflict, Israel Palestine relations, Israel-Palestine talks, Palestine-Israel relations, India news, Indian express,
OpinionWill Trump’s latest Gaza plan succeed when everything else has failed?
Sanae Takaichi
ExplainedUltranationalist Abe protégé set to be Japan’s first woman PM: All about Sanae Takaichi
animal print, fashion, Tamannaah Bhatia
LifestyleLeopard, cheetah, jaguar: Why big cat prints never go out of fashion
The mid-segment with long long-lasting battery and a unique colourway (Image: The Indian Express/ Ajay Hanje)
TechnologyOppo F31 Pro+ review: Endurance monster with quirky design
Advertisement
Must Read
SportsShubman Gill replaces Rohit Sharma as India's ODI captain, selectors say in the 'best interest of team'
Agarkar said a key reason to appoint Gill as captain was to give him enough time to grow into the role with not too many ODI games currently scheduled before the 2027 World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia. (AP Photo)
SportsShubman Gill sets eyes on World Cup glory in first reaction after being announced India's ODI captain
Gill said that winning the 2027 World Cup, which will be held in South Africa, Zimbabwe and Namibia, is the ultimate target (AP Photo)
SportsWomen's World Cup: Ahead of India vs Pakistan in Colombo, no questions 'on the politics that are taking place at the moment'
India are travelling to Sri Lanka to take on Pakistan since the BCCI and PCB have decided to play each other only at neutral venues. (AP Photo)
TechnologyOppo F31 Pro+ review: Endurance monster with quirky design
The mid-segment with long long-lasting battery and a unique colourway (Image: The Indian Express/ Ajay Hanje)
TechnologyWhy I am obsessed with the WH-1000XM6, Sony’s flagship noise-cancelling headphones for 2025
Sony WH-1000XM6
TechnologyI tried Comet, Perplexity's AI powered browser that reads, shops, and takes action on your behalf
Perplexity Comet is free for both Mac and Windows users.
LifestyleLeopard, cheetah, jaguar: Why big cat prints never go out of fashion
animal print, fashion, Tamannaah Bhatia
Advertisement
Buzzing Now
TrendingFired from US job, Indian entrepreneur turns setback into Rs 44 lakh startup success: ‘Things happen for a reason’
Indian man becomes entrepreneur after getting fired from US job
TrendingRussian woman compares Indian cities, calls Bengaluru the perfect place to live: 'Sunny, green and perfect'
Russian woman calls Bengaluru the perfect place to live
TrendingMumbai professional sheds light on ‘hidden’ battles men fight while providing for families: ‘Talking about men’s mental health will not make a difference’
Mumbai professional sheds light on men's struggles
Trending‘America, I love you’: Indian woman leaves US after being laid off; calls it the ‘hardest step’
Indian woman leaves america after being laid off
TrendingIndian employees laid off without notice by US firm over 4-minute zoom call: ‘There was no time to prepare mentally'
US firm layoff Indian employees over zoom call
Oct 04: Latest News
Advertisement