One of the most virulent debates in chess circles these days is over whether women's tournaments should proliferate.

A rank amateur, he sought to become a master, a lofty sounding title but not a high rank in chess circles.

In chess circles, rumors surfaced intermittently that he was about to make a comeback.

Bobby Fischer has remained a legend - in international chess circles of course, on college campuses, all over the Soviet Union.

Early on, Morphy's playing ability was underestimated in European chess circles, with few of his games being seen by top players of that time.

Hans Berliner, who is well known in chess circles, used to be a top bridge player, but retired from that game some 50 years ago.

In chess circles a prize of such magnitude is virtually unheard of outside of championship matches.

Uilelea is also a member of the market's chess circle and insists he always plays better after a bowl of kava.

In chess circles, the match was also anticipated as a test of the game's ability to attract a wider audience in the United States.

It soon gained a reputation in chess circles and other people joined, meeting at Mr. Collins's house several times a week.