I posted about the Grand Prix in Baku yesterday. Here are the list of the players (by April 2008 rating order) in the Baku Grand Prix: Magnus Carlsen (NOR 2765)Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (AZE 2752)Teimour Radjabov (AZE 2751)Peter Svidler (RUS 2746)Sergey Karjakin (UKR 2732)Michael Adams (ENG 2729)Gata Kamsky (USA 2726)Alexander Grischuk (RUS 2716)Etienne Bacrot (FRA 2705)Ivan Cheparinov […]
Superstar showdown in Baku
According to our friends at chessdom.com, Kamsky has arrived in Baku for the Grand Prix. The Chess Grand Prix will take place from April 20 to May 6 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here are the list of the players (by April 2008 rating order) in the Baku Grand Prix: Magnus Carlsen (NOR 2765)Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (AZE 2752)Teimour […]
Naiditsch defeated Short to capture Baku
Young German Superstar Arkadij Naiditsch, after a dismal start, has won clear first at the 2nd International Chess Festival, “President’s Cup”, by winning his last 5 games, including a crucial victory over the top seed GM Nigel Short. Here are some of the leading players: 1 GM Naiditsch, Arkadij GER 2654 7.5 points 2-4 GM […]
Major chess event in Baku
The II International “President’s Cup” Chess Festival is dedicated to the memory of Heydar Aliev. It is taking place from April 30 to May 12 2007. It is organized by the Azerbaijan Youth & Sport Ministry, National Olimpic Committee, Azerbaijan Chess Federation and Republican Chess Center (Club) There are 4 sections: Children tournament 01-10 MayOpen […]