GM-elect Irina Krush came by the SPICE Cup to visit some of the players at the event. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
SPICE Cup Final Round Pairings
1 GM Aleksandr Rakhmanov (5.5) GM Alexander Ipatov (6.0)2 IM Raja Panjwani (5.5) GM Quang Liem Le (5.5)3 GM Fidel Corrales Jimenez (5.5) IM Kayden Troff (5.5)4 GM Alex Yermolinsky (5.5) GM Alexander Shabalov (5.5)5 GM Denes Boros (5.0)...
The Good, Bad, and Ugly in Chess
The battle of the 64 squares over the years October 19, 2013 23:25 IST Rakesh Rao After witnessing several turbulent years, the World chess championship has turned to a traditional course: a battle-ready challenger taking on the World champion....
SPICE Cup round 8 results
1 ½ GM Quang Liem Le (5.0) – ½ GM Aleksandr Rakhmanov (5.0)2 0 GM Mackenzie Molner (5.0) – 1 GM Alexander Ipatov (5.0)3 ½ IM Kayden Troff (5.0) – ½ GM Alex Yermolinsky (5.0)4 1 GM Alexander Shabalov...
SPICE Cup wall chart after 8 rounds
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Lily Rabe to play Fischer’s sister in Pawn Sac
October 18, 2013 Posted by Melanie Abernathy in Casting “American Horror Story” star Lily Rabe is set to star in new chess-intensive flick “Pawn Sacrifice“, reports Deadline. The fresh face is to star alongside Tobey Maguire and Liev Schreiber...
WC match will generate more interest in the game
Will the White Knight rise again?By S Rajesh – CHENNAI Published: 19th October 2013 06:41 PM Last Updated: 19th October 2013 06:42 PM Nimzo Indian Defence, Najdorf Variation, Queens Gambit, Caro-Kann. What pray are these? Could these be scientific...
All is ready at the European Club Cup 2013
The magnificent Rodos Palace, the venue of the 2013 European Club Cup, is ready for the top club competition of the year. With 250(!) titled players, 105 Grandmasters and 85 International Masters, the event starts in less than 24...
SPICE Cup wall chart after 7 rounds
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Find the right continuation
Black to move. What is the best continuation for Black?8/8/4pp1k/5b1p/P2q1P2/R2B1P2/1PK1Q2P/6r1 b – – 0 33 Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar