All players fought very hard today. Leko defeated Aronian to vault into clear first. Gelfand defeated Jobava to get back into an even score. Kramnik drew his 5th straight games. Round 5 results: Leko – Aronian 1-0 (63 moves)Gelfand...
Chess events around the world
IA Hans Olav from Lahlum, Norway just sent me the information for the following upcoming events: Gausdal Bygger’n Masters 2006 will be played at the well known Gausdal high mountain hotel in Norway 24 September to 2 October. 9...
Report from Chicago
I am heading to Chicago tomorrow for the US Open and the Susan Polgar National Invitational for Girls. I will update my blog daily from Chicago. I will also let you know if the USCF delegates will certify Mr....
What’s your pick?
Chess Polls: Which would you rather choose (Watching live in person or on the Internet): 1. Players in the 2700’s who are prone to drawitis 2. Players who are slightly lower in ratings but will fight until King versus...
S. Novikov wins the 2006 Czech Open
2006 Czech Open – International Festival of Chess The Festival is under the auspices of the president of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus, the manager of the Pardubice region Michal Rabas and the Pardubice city manager and senator Jiri...
Endgame Lesson
Black to move. How can Black save this game? No computer analysis please! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Carlsen defeated Bruzon as Biel concludes
Biel Final Standings: 1 7.5 GM Alexander Morozevich (Russia, 2731)2-3 6.0 GM Magnus Carlsen (Norway, 2675), GM Teimour Radjabov (Azerbaijan, 2728)4-5 4.0 GM Andrei Volokitin (Ukraine, 2662), GM Yannick Pelletier (Switzerland, 2583)6 2.5 GM Lazaro Bruzon (Cuba, 2667) Accentus...