At the end every year we update our reference pages to include notable events of the preceding year. One of the most striking aspects of 2007 was the large number of tournaments classed at category 17 or higher.

Famous Chess Tournaments: Not counting the World Championship in Mexico City, which was a category 21 event, we identified 15 high octane, super grandmaster tournaments. This compares with 8 in 2005 and 12 in 2006. Are we in a bull market for chess tournaments?

• World Championship Qualifiers and Title Tournaments
• Famous Chess Tournaments (1990-)

Famous Chess Players: Our other reference pages cover players and championships.

• Famous Chess Players (A-M)
• Famous Chess Players (N-Z)

• World Chess Champions
• U.S. Chess Championships (Closed/Invitational)
• British Chess Championships

The year 2008 promises to be no less momentous, with a World Championship match and a new series of super tournaments called the Grand Prix. Stay tuned!