langs: 31 января [ru] / january 31 [en] / 31. januar [de] / 31 janvier [fr] / 31 gennaio [it] / 31 de enero [es]
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#1 Ernst Jacobson
Ernst Jacobson (31 January 1889, in Stockholm – 8 February 1963, in Stockholm) [1] was a Swedish chess master. Swedish chess player This article is about the Swedish chess player Ernst Jacobson. For the Danish chess player called Egil Jacobsen, see Egil Jacobsen . He took 8th at Copenhagen 1916 (the
- Ernst Jacobson ( 31 january 1889, in Stockholm – 8 February 1963, in Stockholm) [1] was a Swedish chess master. Swedish chess p ...
#2 Garry Kasparov
Garry Kimovich Kasparov (Russian: Гарри Кимович Каспаров, Russian pronunciation: [ˈɡarʲɪ ˈkʲiməvʲɪtɕ kɐˈsparəf] , born Garik Kimovich Weinstein , Гарик Кимович Вайнштейн; 13 April 1963) is a Russian chess grandmaster , former World Chess Champion , writer , political activist and commentator. His pe
- ... 133] [134] [135] [136] Kasparov was named Chairman of the Human Rights Foundation in 2011. [137] On 31 january 2012, Kasparov hosted a meeting of opposition leaders planning a mass march on 4 February 2012 , th ...
#3 Ekaterina Atalik
Ekaterina Atalik (née Polovnikova; born 14 November 1982 in Kirov ) [1] is a Russian - Turkish chess player, who holds the titles of International Master (IM) and Woman Grandmaster (WGM). Russian-Turkish chess player Ekaterina Atalik Country Russia Turkey Born ( 1982-11-14 ) 14 November 1982 (age
- ... ook clear second place, behind her husband, at the 3rd Mediterranean Chess Championship , held from 31 january to 8 February 2006 in Antalya , and was declared Mediterranean women's champion. [3] In April 2006 ...
#4 Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin FRS FRSA FRSE ( January 17, 1706 [ O.S. January 6, 1706 ] [Note 1] – April 17, 1790) was an American polymath who was active as a writer , scientist , inventor , statesman , diplomat , printer , publisher , and political philosopher. [1] Among the leading intellectuals of his tim
- ... lished Succeeded by Richard Bache Postmaster General of British America In office August 10, 1753 – january 31, 1774 Preceded by Position established Succeeded by Vacant Speaker of the Pennsylvania Assembly In o ...
- ... ] Eventually, his sympathies for the rebel cause in the American Revolution led to his dismissal on january 31, 1774. [78] Pass, signed by Postmaster General Benjamin Franklin, gave William Goddard the authority ...
#5 Sanan Sjugirov
Sanan Sjugirov ( Russian : Санан Сюгиров ; born 31 January 1993) is a Russian chess grandmaster . He was European champion and world champion in his age category. Sjugirov competed in the FIDE World Cup in 2009 and 2015 . Russian chess grandmaster (born 1993) Sanan Sjugirov Country Russia Born ( 199
- Sanan Sjugirov ( Russian : Санан Сюгиров ; born 31 january 1993) is a Russian chess grandmaster . He was European champion and world champion in his age categ ...
- ... and 2015 . Russian chess grandmaster (born 1993) Sanan Sjugirov Country Russia Born ( 1993-01-31 ) 31 january 1993 (age 29) Elista , Russia Title Grandmaster (2009) FIDE rating 2703 (September 2022) Peak ratin ...
#6 List of female chess grandmasters
There are 39 female chess players who hold the title of Grandmaster (GM), the highest title awarded by the International Chess Federation (FIDE). [upper-alpha 1] The Grandmaster title was formally established by FIDE in 1950. Modern regulations typically require players to achieve a FIDE rating of 2
- ... ] Harika Dronavalli ° India 12 January 1991 31 2011 July 2011 20 2543 N/A HD [81] Ju Wenjun ° China 31 january 1991 31 2014 October 2011 20 2604 2018 Pres. JW [82] Anna Muzychuk ° Ukraine [lower-alpha 10] 28 Fe ...
#7 Reginald Bonham
Reginald Walter Bonham (31 January 1906 – 16 March 1984) was a blind chess player from St. Neots , England known for his achievements in both blind and sighted chess. After founding the International Braille Chess Association in 1951, he became the Blind World Chess Champion in 1958 and the Correspo
- Reginald Walter Bonham ( 31 january 1906 – 16 March 1984) was a blind chess player from St. Neots , England known for his achievements ...
- ... and at the age of 78. [2] [3] Reginald Bonham Full name Reginald Walter Bonham Country England Born 31 january 1906 St. Neots , Cambridgeshire , England Died 16 March 1984 (1984-03-16) (aged 78) Worcester , Eng ...
#8 Curt von Bardeleben
Curt Carl Alfred von Bardeleben (4 March 1861 – 31 January 1924) was a German chess master , journalist, and member of the German nobility . Curt von Bardeleben Country Germany Born ( 1861-03-04 ) 4 March 1861 Berlin , Prussia Died 31 January 1924 (1924-01-31) (aged 62) Berlin, Prussia Peak rati
- Curt Carl Alfred von Bardeleben (4 March 1861 – 31 january 1924) was a German chess master , journalist, and member of the German nobility . Curt von Bardeleb ...
- ... bility . Curt von Bardeleben Country Germany Born ( 1861-03-04 ) 4 March 1861 Berlin , Prussia Died 31 january 1924 (1924-01-31) (aged 62) Berlin, Prussia Peak rating 2604 [1] BIOGRAPHY Curt von Bardeleben star ...
#9 Valeriy Aveskulov
Valeriy Aveskulov ( Ukrainian : Валерій Дмитрович Авескулов ; born January 31, 1986 in Antratsyt , Ukraine ) is a chess Grandmaster (2006) and Ukrainian Champion in 2007. [1] Ukrainian chess player Valeriy Aveskulov Full name Валерій Авескулов Country Ukraine Born ( 1986-01-31 ) January 31, 1986
- Valeriy Aveskulov ( Ukrainian : Валерій Дмитрович Авескулов ; born january 31, 1986 in Antratsyt , Ukraine ) is a chess Grandmaster (2006) and Ukrainian Champion in 2007. [1] Ukr ...
- ... nian chess player Valeriy Aveskulov Full name Валерій Авескулов Country Ukraine Born ( 1986-01-31 ) january 31, 1986 (age 36) Krasnyi Luch , Ukraine Title Grandmaster FIDE rating 2527 (July 2022) Peak rating 254 ...
#10 Magnus Carlsen
Sven Magnus Øen Carlsen [lower-alpha 1] (born 30 November 1990) [1] [2] is a Norwegian chess grandmaster who is the reigning five-time World Chess Champion . He is also a three-time World Rapid Chess Champion and five-time World Blitz Chess Champion . He has held the No. 1 position in the FIDE wor
- ... hess set when studying on his own. [94] 2010 Carlsen won the 72nd Corus chess tournament played 16–3 31 january with 8½ points. His ninth-round loss to Kramnik ended a streak of 36 rated games undefeated. [95] Ca ...
- ... (+5−0=4), and defeated Yu Yangyi in a tie-break match to win the tournament. [168] 2016 From 15 to 31 january , Carlsen participated in the 78th Tata Steel Chess Tournament , held in Wijk Aan Zee. Carlsen won t ...
#11 Norman Littlewood
Norman Littlewood (31 January 1933 – May 1989) was an English chess player, British Chess Championship medalist (1963, 1965, 1966). English chess player Norman Littlewood Country England Born ( 1933-01-31 ) 31 January 1933 Sheffield , England Died 1989
- Norman Littlewood ( 31 january 1933 – May 1989) was an English chess player, British Chess Championship medalist (1963, 1965, 1966 ...
- ... list (1963, 1965, 1966). English chess player Norman Littlewood Country England Born ( 1933-01-31 ) 31 january 1933 Sheffield , England Died 1989 BIOGRAPHY Norman Littlewood was a representative of a well-known ...
#12 Ju Wenjun
Ju Wenjun ( Chinese : 居文君 ; pinyin : Jū Wénjūn ; born 31 January 1991) [1] is a Chinese chess grandmaster . She is the current Women's World Chess Champion . In March 2017 she became the fifth woman to achieve a rating of 2600. [2] She is a three-time Women's World Chess Champion having won the titl
- Ju Wenjun ( Chinese : 居文君 ; pinyin : Jū Wénjūn ; born 31 january 1991) [1] is a Chinese chess grandmaster . She is the current Women's World Chess Champion . In Mar ...
- ... amily name is Ju . Ju Wenjun Ju Wenjun at the 2016 Chess Olympiad Country China Born ( 1991-01-31 ) 31 january 1991 (age 31) Shanghai Title Grandmaster (2014) FIDE rating 2560 (September 2022) (No. 4 ranked wom ...
#13 Domingos Merino
Domingos Rafael Merino Mexuto (21 June 1939 – 31 January 2018) was a Spanish politician associated with Galician nationalist parties. He was the mayor of A Coruña from 1979 to 1981. Spanish politician (1939–2018)
- Domingos Rafael Merino Mexuto (21 June 1939 – 31 january 2018) was a Spanish politician associated with Galician nationalist parties. He was the mayor of A ...
#14 Lin Ta
Lin Ta ( Chinese : 林塔 ; [1] born 31 January 1963) [2] is a Chinese International Master chess player. Chinese chess player Lin Ta Full name Lin Ta Country China Born ( 1963-01-31 ) January 31, 1963 (age 59) China Title International Master (IM) FIDE rating 2372 Peak rating 2463 (July 2003)
- ... Master chess player. Chinese chess player Lin Ta Full name Lin Ta Country China Born ( 1963-01-31 ) january 31, 1963 (age 59) China Title International Master (IM) FIDE rating 2372 Peak rating 2463 (July 2003) I ...
- Lin Ta ( Chinese : 林塔 ; [1] born 31 january 1963) [2] is a Chinese International Master chess player. Chinese chess player Lin Ta Full name Lin ...
#15 Queen of Katwe
Queen of Katwe is a 2016 American biographical sports drama film [4] directed by Mira Nair and written by William Wheeler. [5] Starring David Oyelowo , Lupita Nyong'o , and Madina Nalwanga , the film depicts the life of Phiona Mutesi , a girl living in Katwe , a slum of Kampala , the capital of Ugan
- ... the 24th. [39] [40] Walt Disney Studios Home Entertainment released the film on Blu-ray and DVD on january 31, 2017, with a digital release on January 10. [41] RECEPTION BOX OFFICE Queen of Katwe opened on Sept ...
#16 Josef Dobiáš
Josef Dobiáš (24 December 1886 in Mladá Boleslav – 31 January 1981) was a Czech chess player. Czech chess player Josef Dobiáš Country Czech Republic Born 24 December 1886 Czech Republic Died January 31, 1981 At the beginning of his career, he took 5th at Prague 1908 (B tournament), tied for 4-5th at
- ... r. Czech chess player Josef Dobiáš Country Czech Republic Born 24 December 1886 Czech Republic Died january 31, 1981 At the beginning of his career, he took 5th at Prague 1908 (B tournament), tied for 4-5th at P ...
- Josef Dobiáš (24 December 1886 in Mladá Boleslav – 31 january 1981) was a Czech chess player. Czech chess player Josef Dobiáš Country Czech Republic Born 24 Dece ...
#17 Saidali Iuldachev
Saidali Iuldachev ( Uzbek : Saidali Yo‘ldoshev ; born January 31, 1968) is an Uzbekistani chess Grandmaster (1997). Uzbekistani chess player Saidali Iuldachev Saidali Iuldashev, Recklinghausen 1998 [1] Country Uzbekistan Born ( 1968-01-31 ) January 31, 1968 (age 54) Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republ
- Saidali Iuldachev ( Uzbek : Saidali Yo‘ldoshev ; born january 31, 1968) is an Uzbekistani chess Grandmaster (1997). Uzbekistani chess player Saidali Iuldachev Saidal ...
- ... Saidali Iuldachev Saidali Iuldashev, Recklinghausen 1998 [1] Country Uzbekistan Born ( 1968-01-31 ) january 31, 1968 (age 54) Uzbek Soviet Socialist Republic , USSR Title Grandmaster FIDE rating 2430 (August 202 ...
#18 Leonard Barden
Leonard William Barden (born 20 August 1929, in Croydon , London) is an English chess master , writer, broadcaster, journalist, organizer and promoter. The son of a dustman , he was educated at Whitgift School , South Croydon , and Balliol College, Oxford , where he read modern history . He learned
- ... ] began in June 1956, [26] and was published daily, firstly in print and subsequently online, until january 31, 2020. [27] It is by far the world's longest running daily chess column by the same author, the prev ...
#19 Jose Eduardo Martinez Alcantara
José Eduardo Martínez Alcántara (born 31 January 1999) is a Peruvian chess player. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2018. Peruvian chess player In this Spanish name , the first or paternal surname is Martínez and the second or maternal family name is Alcántara . José Martínez Full
- José Eduardo Martínez Alcántara (born 31 january 1999) is a Peruvian chess player. He was awarded the title of Grandmaster by FIDE in 2018. Peruvian ...
- ... lcántara . José Martínez Full name José Eduardo Martínez Alcántara Country Peru Born ( 1999-01-31 ) 31 january 1999 (age 23) Lima , Peru Title Grandmaster (2018) FIDE rating 2599 (October 2022) Peak rating 2620 ...
#20 Henry Ernest Atkins
Henry Ernest Atkins (20 August 1872 – 31 January 1955) was a British chess master who is best known for his unparalleled record of winning the British Chess Championship nine times in eleven attempts. He won every year from 1905 to 1911, and again in 1924 and 1925. A schoolmaster, Atkins treated che
- Henry Ernest Atkins (20 August 1872 – 31 january 1955) was a British chess master who is best known for his unparalleled record of winning the Briti ...
- ... ame Henry Ernest Atkins Country England Born ( 1872-08-20 ) 20 August 1872 Leicester , England Died 31 january 1955 (1955-01-31) (aged 82) Huddersfield , England Title International Master (1950) NON-CHESS LIFE ...
- ... er became Huddersfield New College in 1909, serving in that position until 1936. [3] Atkins died on 31 january 1955 in Huddersfield , England. [4] CHESS CAREER Atkins is considered by many to be Britain's most ...