Linex Magic Champions of SpainThe magic is again with Ivan Cheparinov MERIDA – LINEX – MAGIC 2.5:3.5 GM Dimitry Jakovenko (Merida) – GM Alexei Shirov (Linex) 1/2-1/2GM Michael Adams (Linex) – GM Evgeny Alekseev (Merida) 1/2-1/2GM Artyom Timofeev (Merida)...
Bulgarian federation appeals to FIDE again
These 2 items were published at www.chessdom.com. They also have a lot more interesting materials there. Special thanks to our friends at chessdom for all the wonderful information. Danailov goes to Talin Lecheva and Sergiev also attend the meeting...
Bulgaria: Let Topalov play in Mexico City
This is a press release by the Bulgaria Chess Federation, published by our friends at chessbase.comPosition of the Bulgarian Chess FederationThe forthcoming tournament for world championship in Mexico starting on 11th September 2007 represents the end of one cycle...
Final standings at Mtel
Kamsky, Mamedyarov and Nisipeanu all tried very hard to win their last round’s games. But only Topalov was able to break through. This can be compared to playing poker. The sacrifice from Topalov looked dangerous but it did not...
An incredibly exciting finish at Mtel
Standings after 9 rounds: 1. Sasikiran 5.02-5 Topalov, Kamsky, Mamedyarov, Nisipeanu 4.56. Adams 4.0 Final round pairings: Topalov, V : Sasikiran, K (Topalov has an edge)Nisipeanu, LD : Mamedyarov, S (Nisipeanu has an excellent position)Adams, M : Kamsky, G...
Incredible photo finish at Mtel
Standings after 9 rounds: 1. Sasikiran 5.0 2-5 Topalov, Kamsky, Mamedyarov, Nisipeanu 4.5 6. Adams 4.0 Final round pairings: Topalov, V : Sasikiran, K Nisipeanu, LD : Mamedyarov, S Adams, M : Kamsky, G This is one of the...
All draws the day before the last round
All games are drawn today. This leads to a very exciting finish. Sasikiran still leads by 1/2 point with 4 players chasing him and everyone withing 1 point. He will have Black against Topalov tomorrow. Nisipeanu will have White...
Mtel update
Mamedyarov 1/2 Adams Kamsky – Topalov (Gata is trying to grind Topalov) Sasikiran – Nisepeanu (Sasikiran is trying to do the same to Nisipeanu) If Sasikiran wins today, he will be in a great position to win the prestigious...
2 rounds to go at Mtel
Here are the matchups for round 9: Sasikiran, K (4.5) : Nisipeanu, LD (4.0) Kamsky, G (4.0) : Topalov, V (4.0) Mamedyarov, S (4.0) : Adams, M (3.5) What are your predictions? Can Sasikiran hold the lead? Can Topalov,...
Sasikiran takes sole lead at Mtel by defeating Shak
Gata Kamsky tried very hard but could not crack Nisipeanu. Topalov and Adams also drew but Adams missed his chances to win. Mamedyarov had a draw in hands but 41.d7?? ended the game immediately. 41.Nxd8 would lead to an...