Alexei Shirov replaces Gashimov for Biel 2011
Carlsen, Vachier-Lagrave, Caruana, Morozevich, and Pelletier complete the field
Biel / Bienne 2011 will take place July 18 – 29 in Switzerland. The initially announced field was Magnus Carlsen (NOR, 2815), Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA, 2731), Vugar Gashimov (AZE, 2760), Fabiano Caruana (ITA, 2714) Alexander Morozevich (RUS, 2694) and Yannick Pelletier (SUI, 2587).
After Gashimov confirmed his participation with the team of Azerbaijan for the World Team Chess Championship, he is replaced by Alexei Shirov (ESP, 2721).
Expect daily coverage on Chessdom.com with GM commentary, live games with analysis and videos by GM Henrik Danielsen.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Anything wrong with Gashimov?
Busy schedule for Alexiey!
When dhirov is inspired..he can beat anyone…
Mike Magnan
Where has Moro been? I am glad to see that he will be playing chess again.