Bansko Grand Chess Opening CeremonyBansko Mayor Alexander Kravarov and GM Ivan Cheparinov made the first move The official opening of the Bansko ski season and of the Bansko Grand Chess Open 2010 took place on Sunday, 12th December, at...
Unimaginable WWC pressure
In the final game of round 3, Muzychuk and Harika were tied 3-3. They went on to a one game Armageddon blitz playoff. Harika won the coin toss and chose Black with 4 minutes and draw odd. White had...
Magnus wins again, joins the leaders
Round 5 results David Howell 0-1 Magnus CarlsenVishy Anand ½-½ Luke McShaneMichael Adams ½-½ Vladimir KramnikHikaru Nakamura 1-0 Nigel Short Scores after round 5:Magnus Carlsen, Vishy Anand, Luke McShane 9Vladimir Kramnik, Hikaru Nakamura 8Mickey Adams 6David Howell 2Nigel Short...
Now there are 8 in uncharted water
There will be a new Women’s World Champion in a few weeks. There will be no Russian in the final 8. There are 4 Chinese, 2 Indian, 1 French, and 1 Ukrainian remain. Top draw Kosteniuk, Alexandra RUS GM...
WWC round 3 playoff results – A new Champion will be crowned
Top draw Kosteniuk, Alexandra RUS GM 2507 1/2 / 1/2 / 0-1 / 1/2 (Kosteniuk is eliminated)Ruan, Lufei CHN WGM 2480 Harika, Dronavalli IND IM 2525 1/2 / 1/2 / 1-0 / 0-1 (2-2 tie after 2 playoff games)Muzychuk,...
London Chess Classic LIVE games (round 5)
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WWC round 3 playoff LIVE
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London Chess Classic round 4 report
News releaseSaturday 11th December 2010 LONDON CHESS CLASSIC 2010: ROUND 4 The tournament has passed the midway point and we now have joint leaders. World champion Vishy Anand celebrated his 41st birthday by defeating backmarker Nigel Short to join...
Chess is like the moves we make in life
Harlem Street Chess from Makkada Selah on Vimeo.Harlem Street Chess Targets YouthBy Makkada Selah on Dec 12th, 2010 Across from the Apollo Theater on 125th Street, a group of chess players regularly hosts a sidewalk match. Vincent Holland, 49,...
Playoff time
Top draw Kosteniuk, Alexandra RUS GM 2507 1/2 / 1/2 (Match ties at 1-1)Ruan, Lufei CHN WGM 2480 Harika, Dronavalli IND IM 2525 1/2 / 1/2 (Match ties at 1-1)Muzychuk, Mariya UKR IM 2462Skripchenko, Almira FRA IM 2460 1/2...