Final standings Rk. Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 1 GM Stefanova Antoaneta BUL 2518 8.5 61.5 74.5 2700 2 GM Kosteniuk Alexandra RUS 2457 8.0 61.5 74.5 2672 3 GM Koneru Humpy IND 2589 8.0 60.5 74.5...
Special Sunday Brunch at Paul Morphy House
Over 30 people took part in the special Sunday Brunch at the famous Paul Morphy house. The food is delicious and we dined at the Paul Morphy chess room! It was truly a special occasion. Chess Daily News from...
Anand has no plan to retire
No plans to retire: AnandChennai, June 3, 2012 He has been the undisputed world champion for the past five years but Indian chess veteran Viswanathan Anand has no plans of calling it quits just yet as he says his...
Women’s World Rapid Championship LIVE!
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Anand: Kasparov misses attention and regrets his retirement
Kasparov regrets leaving chess: Anand Press Trust of India / Chennai June 03, 2012, 14:55 Hitting back at Garry Kasparov, world champion Viswanathan Anand today said the Russian legend’s remark about him was nothing but frustration of a player,...
Missed opportunity R and P endgame
This actually took place during the 3rd playoff game between Gelfand and Anand. Gelfand could have tied the match if he found the right continuation. What should white play here? Source: ChessToday.net Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Fun stuff in New Orleans
Simul tonight against some very strong players, followed by visiting Cafe du Mont, one of the favorite hang outs of Paul Morphy! Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Beautiful New Orleans by day and night
New Orleans, site of the 2012 Susan Polgar Foundation Nationwide Open for Boys and Girls Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Meeting with President of Russia
Meeting with President of Russia Source: http://eng.kremlin.ru/news/3938 Russian President Vladimir Putin met with Indian chess player and World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand and Israeli champion and title contender Boris Gelfand. On May 30 Moscow hosted the FIDE World Chess...
Stefanova leads Women’s World Rapid Championship after day 2
Standings after 9 rounds Rk. Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 1 GM Stefanova Antoaneta BUL 2518 7.5 38.5 50.0 2748 2 GM Kosteniuk Alexandra RUS 2457 7.0 40.0 51.0 2716 3 GM Koneru Humpy IND 2589 6.5...