Round 8 summary: Even with the White pieces, Kramnik could not crack Ivanchuk. Karjakin won while Malakhov lost so Russia and Ukraine tied.1. Kramnik, Vladimir ½-½ Ivanchuk, Vassily2. Svidler, Peter ½-½ Ponomariov, Ruslan3. Karjakin, Sergey 1-0 Eljanov, Pavel4. Malakhov,...
Breaking News: Danailov elected head of ECU
Bulgarian Silvio Danailov, manager of former World Champion Veselin Topalov, was elected Wednesday as the new President of the European Chess Union (ECU). Danailov got 30 votes. Turkish Chess Federation President, Ali Nihat Yazici, got 24 votes. Chess Daily...
Governor of Ugra Komarova congratulated Ilyumzhinov
The Governor of Ugra Natalya Komarova congratulated Kirsan Ilyumzhinov on winning FIDE President elections The Governor of Ugra Natalya Komarova, sent a congratulatory telegram to the re-elected FIDE President. “I congratulate you for being elected as the FIDE President....
The Kosintseva sisters did it for Russia again
Once again, veteran Galliamova and the Kosintseva sisters carry Russia to another victory. The Gold medal is a lock for Russia A team. 1. Harika, Dronavalli 0-1 Kosintseva, Tatiana2. Tania, Sachdev 0-1 Kosintseva, Nadezhda3. Karavade, Eesha ½-½ Kosteniuk, Alexandra4....
Chessdom Election Report
Kirsan Ilyumzhinov re-elected for FIDE President!Kirsan Ilyumzhinov wins 95-55 Kirsan Ilyumzhinov is re-elected for FIDE President! As per 14:30 CET on September 29th, the results are in. Ilyumzhinov wins with 95-55. Thus Kirsan Ilyumzhinov will be President of FIDE...
Breaking News: Kirsan Ilyumzhinov defeats Karpov 95-55
After a very hotly contested election for the Presidency of FIDE for the next four years, the encumbent, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, has defeated team Karpov with the backing of Kasparov by a 95-55 margin. Congratulations to President Ilyumzhinov....
Chess Olympiad exciting LIVE games – Round 8
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The big matchup: 1 vs 2
This picture was taken right before the big match Russia vs. Ukraine 1. Kramnik, Vladimir View Ivanchuk, Vassily 2. Svidler, Peter View Ponomariov, Ruslan 3. Karjakin, Sergey View Eljanov, Pavel 4. Malakhov, Vladimir View Efimenko, Zahar Chess Daily News...
The first team is a little bit stronger
Sergey Karjakin: “The first team is a little bit stronger”http://www.ugra-chess.com The clash of two Russian teams was a key match of the round 7. Three games were drawn rather quickly – Nepomniachtchi-Kramnnik, Grischuk-Alekseev, and Vitiugov-Svidler. The outcome of the...
RIP Rev. Lindell Brady
RIP Rev. Lindell Brady Long time Michigan chess player Rev. Lindell Brady passed away, September 23rd 2010. From Mlive obit: Rev. Lindell Brady was founding pastor of Grace Emmanuel Church in Flint. Today, the church has about 1,500 members...