List Of World Records In Chess
This is a list of world records in the game of chess as achieved in organized tournament, match, or simultaneous exhibition play.
Read more about List Of World Records In Chess: Longest Game, Shortest Game, Fewest Moves Played in A Tournament, Latest First Capture, Latest First Capture in A Decisive Game, Theoretical Novelties, Greatest Concentration of Resident Grandmasters, Perfect Tournament and Match Scores, Most Tournament Victories, Most Wins of A National Championship, Most Games Won, Most Games Lost, Lost All Games On Time, Consecutive Wins, Consecutive Games Without A Loss, Largest Tie For First, Highest Rating, Largest Rating Lead, Youngest Player To Defeat A Grandmaster, Best and Worst Results in Simultaneous Exhibitions, Most Games in Blindfold Exhibitions, Most Players Taking Part To A Multi-simul, Most Simultaneous Games, Most Wins Against World Champions
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