Chess Records was an American record company established in 1950 in Chicago, specializing in blues and rhythm and blues. It was the successor to Aristocrat Records, founded in 1947.

Leonard and Phil Chess, two Polish born immigrants, founded Chess Records the pre-eminent Blues label of the 50s and 60s. The brothers changed their last name from the Polish name …

Chess Records, with its noted discoveries of John Lee Hooker, Etta James, Chuck Berry, and others, built an entire generation of musicians. Leonard and Phil Chess receive credit for being …

Chess Records was an American record label from Chicago, Illinois. It was founded by the brothers Leonard and Phil Chess. The label was important for blues, R&B, soul, gospel music …

Chess Records is considered to be one of most important cornerstones of Rock & Roll and is the birthplace of Electric Blues music. Chess Records started out as an R&B label and was home …

Apr 14, 2012 · The World Chess Federation (FIDE) estimates there are over 700 million chess players in the world. It is estimated that there are over 200 million people who ahve played …

The world records in chess listed here are achieved in organized tournament, match, or simultaneous exhibition play.

Expand your chess knowledge by learning how to read chess records, covering notation, scoring, tournament results, and historic examples.

Jan 18, 2024 · Guinness tracks all sorts of records, but this article focuses only on those that can be applied for and broken by anyone with the time, inclination, and an unusual talent (and …

Apr 22, 2016 · The highest official FIDE ratings of all 2700+ players, along with the dates of their records.