These are the unofficial pairings according to ChessVibes. No one knows when the official site will be updated. I bolded some interesting matchups of the 2nd round: 1 Ivanchuk,V UKR 2787 – Galkin,A RUS 26082 Zhao Jun CHN 2552...
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National Geographic “My Brilliant Brain” documentary. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Positive things the Internet can bring
Strengthening their bondsOnline communication enhances relationships for those with disabilities By Don AucoinGlobe Staff / November 26, 2007 WELLESLEY – Gregory Walsh and Austin Lam sit facing each other in their wheelchairs, saying nothing.Outwardly, that is. But on a...
Kasparov’s appeal rejected
Kasparov’s appeal deniedTue, 27 Nov 2007 07:11a.m. Russian opposition leader and former world chess champion Garry Kasparov has failed in his appeal against his detention during a street protest last weekend. He was one of dozens arrested in protests...
Unusual endgame
8/1p5p/p7/6p1/6P1/3K4/p4RP1/1k6 w – – 0 White to move. How does White hold this game? Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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Photo courtesy of ChessBase – Picture of the theatre where the World Cup is played in Khanty-Mansiysk Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
World Cup Round 1 Finished
Here are some notable scores of round 1 playoff: Shulman 3-1 LeitaoM. Gurevich 2.5-1.5 KaidanovRoiz 4-3 AkobianOnischuk 2.5-1.5 Andriasian Belov 2.5-1.5 KhalifmanSakaeev 4-3 VitiugovKasimdzhanov 4-2 GopalVan Wely 4.5-3.5 Nguyen, Ngoc Truong SonZvjaginsev 2.5-1.5 KunteZhao 2.5-1.5 HarikrishnaSasikiran 3.5-2.5 Zhigalko Here...
Things that make you go….what?
AlabamaApparently ‘Bama is an acronym for Blunt All Motorist Adventures, for officials there have inexplicably made it illegal to drive while blindfolded. AlaskaContrary to public opinion roof racks are not specifically designed for skis, snowboards and cocker spaniels. Or...
Nigel Short knocked out
Both Alekseev (against Ismagambetov) and Ponomariov (against El Gindy) survived losses in the 1st game to win in the playoff by the score of 2.5 – 1.5 to advance to the 2nd round of the World Cup. Akopian survived...
Harsh words
Check republicsBy Sally Feldman This summer the Iraq Chess Federation’s annual tournament took place at Kufa, near Najaf. It was a serious contest, attended by regional champions from all over the country. Between games there was feasting and rejoicing...