Black to move. How should black proceed? Source: ChessToday.net
5 decisive games in round 1 at Sinquefield Cup
Round 1 results GM Carlsen, Magnus vs GM Topalov, Veselin [0-1] GM Nakamura, Hikaru vs GM Anand, Viswanathan [1-0] GM Aronian, Levon vs GM Caruana, Fabiano [1-0] GM Giri, Anish vs GM Grischuk, Alexander [1-0] GM So, Wesley vs GM...
Mamedyarov edged Ragger 3.5-2.5 in Vienna
Rk. Name Rtg FED 1.Rd 2.Rd 3.Rd 4.Rd 5.Rd 6.Rd TB1 1 GM Mamedyarov Shakhriyar 2735 AZE 2w1 2b½ 2w1 2b½ 2w0 2b½ 3.5 2 GM Ragger Markus 2688 AUT 1b0 1w½ 1b0 1w½ 1b1 1w½ 2.5
SPICE welcome back!
All members of the Webster University Chess Team are finally back for the new semester. This is the full team line up for 2015-2016 season, which consists of 10 Olympians and 19 national champions: 1. GM Le Quang Liem...
5-way tie for 1st at Vienna Open
The 19th Vienna Chess Open was held from 15-23rd August, 2015, at the Wiener Rathaus in Vienna, Austria. The event was organized by the Wiener Schachverband and has attracted over 800 chess players accross four sections. The main Open...
Intense training at Webster U – SPICE
On a rainy Saturday morning, members of the Webster University – SPICE program attended their 2nd intense training session of the new semester. We take our training (in chess, fitness, mental toughness, etc.) very seriously. Most of our...
2015 Sinquefield Cup LIVE!
The 3rd Annual Sinquefield Cup is taking place from August 22 – September 3, 2015, at the Chess Club and Scholastic Center of Saint Louis (CCSCSL). The super tournament will gather some of the strongest players in the world,...
Abu Dhabi Masters Tournament 2015 LIVE!
The 22nd Abu Dhabi Masters Tournament is taking place from August 23-31, in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The event is a 9-round Swiss FIDE tournament, open for players rated 2000 Elo or above. 147 players from 35 different countries, including...
Armenian Individual Championship 2015 LIVE!
The 76th Armenian Individual Championship is taking place from August 21st to September 3rd, 2015, in the Armenian capital Yerevan. The event is a 14-player round-robin tournament with tempo of play 90′/ 40 + 30′ + 30″. Top seed...
Brasschaat Chess Tournament 2015 LIVE!
The 2015 Brasschaat Chess Tournament is taking place from August 15-23, in Ruiterhal, in the town park in the center of Brasschaat, Belgium. The event is a 9-round Swiss with prize fund in the amount of 3,455 €. Top seed is...