Day: March 12, 2014

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FIDE President in Khanty-Mansiysk

Susan Polgar March 12, 2014March 6, 2015 FIDE, Khanty-Mansiysk, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov 1 Comment 3 Views

On March 12, the FIDE President arrived to Khanty-Mansiysk for the opening ceremony of Candidates’ Tournament. Before the official part of the ceremony, President Ilyumzhinov visited the office of Gazpromneft-Khantos, one of the main sponsors of Ugra CF in...

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19th edition of the prestigious International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament in Kolkata, India

Susan Polgar March 12, 2014March 6, 2015 India, Kolkata 1 Comment 12 Views

Alekhine Chess Club, Kolkata, India organises the 19th edition of the prestigious International Open Grandmasters Chess Tournament, carrying a prize money of Rs.14,00,000/- (approximately 22500 USD) from18th to 27th March 2014. First prize of the tournament will be Rs.400,000...

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WGM Sabrina Vega Gutierrez wins Belgrade

Susan Polgar March 12, 2014March 6, 2015 Belgrade, Women's Chess 1 Comment 10 Views

The 46th International Women’s Grandmaster chess tournament was held from 3rd to 11th March at the Hotel Slavija in Belgrade, Serbia. The 10-player round robin event was organized by the Belgrade Chess Association, with sponsorship from Assembly of the...

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Li Chao wins Reykjavik Open 2014

Susan Polgar March 12, 2014March 6, 2015 Iceland, Li Chao, Reykjavik, Reykjavik Open 1 Comment 8 Views

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Chess & Hockey: US Top Chess Grandmaster Event with Florida Panthers

Susan Polgar March 12, 2014March 6, 2015 Florida, Florida Panthers, Hikaru Nakamura, Hockey 1 Comment 14 Views

Speed chess on ice! @GMHikaru Nakamura @FlaPanthers $5 from ticket supports local chess. Use PROMO CODE: Panthers http://bitly.com/1jUXvbG Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, the top-ranked chess player in US history and one of the top 10 elite Grandmasters in the world,...

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First photos from Khanty Mansiysk Candidates playing venue

Susan Polgar March 12, 2014March 6, 2015 Candidates Tournament, Khanty-Mansiysk 1 Comment 6 Views

After a long trip, Chessdom has arrived in Khanty Mansiysk. In the following days expect many detailed reports from the Candidates, minute by minute updates, and the breaking news as they happen. Here are the first photos of the...

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