This is the strongest Swiss tournament in the world each year. This year, Aeroflot Open takes place from February 7 – 17 in Moscow, Russia. I have not counted the official numbers but there are probably around 150+ grandmasters...
Ponomariov and Vallejo shared 1st at Cuernavaca
The Cuernavaca Super Young Masters tournament has just concluded. Former FIDE World Knockout Champion Ponomariov tied for first with Vallejo Pons with the score of 6.5 out of 9. This pair drew against each other in the last round....
Tactics by 3-time US Champion Lev Alburt
White to move. This was a game between Lev Alburt and Sveshnikov. He is down in material. Can he save or win this game? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
With one round to go, who will win Cuernavaca?
After 8 rounds, the standings are as followed: 1-2. Ponomariov, Ruslan – GM 2723 UKR, Vallejo Pons, Francisco – GM 2650 ESP6.0 3. Nakamura, Hikaru – GM 2644 USA 5.0 4. Domínguez, Leinier – GM 2638 CUB 4.5 5-6....