There are only 3 rounds left at the Dresden Olympiad (www.Dresden2008.com). Armenia is on track to win back to back Gold. China, in spite of a very young team, is in the clear lead.
Russia came into this Olympiad as the big favorite in both the Open and Women’s Olympiad. The Russian Open team still has a shot of winning the Gold. They are currently in 3rd place behind Armenia and Israel. The Russian Women’s Team is out of the Gold medal race as they are currently tied for 10th-18th place. However, they still have an outside shot for the Silver or Bronze.
The U.S. Women’s Team is still in the hunt for the Gold. The U.S. Open Team is currently tied for 14th – 25th.
Topalov and Kamsky finally reached an agreement for a match next February. My press conference with IM Danailov (Manager of Topalov) and GM Sutovsky (Manager/Second/Friend of Kamsky) is available here.
It’s Saturday Open Forum. What would you like to discuss? The forum is yours!
I would like to discuss the dopings that can be used to retrieve memory on openings theories.
Can a symbiot heal memory loss?
I would just like to say that I am very proud of Israel, I really hope we can win the Silver/Bronze or maybe even the Gold medal.
Hello,
Thanks for the exhaustive coverage and the wonderful pictures from the Olympiads. Checking the results, I realize there are quite a few surprising losses/victories. So I wanted to know if these results counted for the next calculation of the ELO ranking ?
Over 14 games, a 14-year old Singapore boy performed at 2722, gaining 125 rating points.
http://ratings.fide.com/tourney.phtml?field1=5801583
Strange all the opponents were from Myanmar.
GO SOONERS !!! BEAT TEXAS TECH !!!
‘performed at 2722, gaining 125 rating points.’
Is that the same kid who drew with black against a polish 2600+ GM here? Wow! Good work!
Yes, thats the kid. Got to become World School U14 Champion this year.
More information is provided at here:
http://www.fide.com/component/
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Hello Susan,
Great job with the Olympiad coverage!
What time controls are they using? I couldn’t a FAQ on the website.
Thanks
Michigan Chess Dad
Susan I have just been watching SonTruonNguy v Adams and the display is showing Adams has resigned, this is impossible, Adams is an exchange up and equal pawns, so please can you contact someone and get it fixed, or can you please explain?
Yes, the same kid who has a 2185 performance from 9 games in the Olympiad.
And scored 6.5 from 9 in the World Schools Under 15, with a performance of 2014!
Admit it, the Myanmar deal was a fake. He never did an honest 2700+ over 14 games.
“Is that the same kid who drew with black against a polish 2600+ GM here? Wow! Good work!”
“Yes, the same kid who has a 2185 performance from 9 games in the Olympiad.”
“So” What?
Wesley is a star!
Yes Wesley So is a real player who does not cheat with fake events with Myanmar players. The discussion is not about Wesley So.
Go Red Raiders! Beat OU and go for that national title!
Susan please respond to USCF allegations on uschess.org. I want to hear your point of view please.
Jimmie Beatty
Ouch!
Going into Oklahoma’s stadium as a visiting team is like playing the infamous computer program Hydra with the black pieces.
Congratulations to the Sooners and hope they get a shot at the national championship.
Jimmie,
Their open letter does not dignify a response. They will have a chance to address it in a proper venue.
Best wishes,
Susan Polgar
Susan,
Thank you for responding. I know you are busy in Dresden. I hope you have a safe return home. Tell Paul I said hello as well. Happy Holidays to you as well. All my best
Jimmie Beatty