Here are the current standings: 1. 3.5 GM Magnus Carlsen (Norway 2690)2-3. 3.0 GM Viswanathan Anand (India 2779), GM Levon Aronian (Armenia 2744)4-6 2.5 GM Vassily Ivanchuk (Ukraine 2750), GM Peter Leko (Hungary 2749), GM Peter Svidler (Russia 2728)7-8...
A Topalov shocker! Carlsen in clear first!
Unless the final position is wrong, there is something very wrong! After Carlsen played 64.Qg6, Topalov resigned! The curious thing is he is not losing. It is an equal position! GM Carlsen (2690) – GM Topalov (2783) [D45]22.02.20071.d4 d5...
Ivanchuk and Carlsen lead Morelia / Linares
Ivanchuk, one of the most feared players in chess, got an invitation to join the elite Linares / Morelia tournament when Radjabov withdrew at the last minute due to a robbery. So how did he do in the first...
Carlsen leads Morelia / Linares
Magnus Carlsen started off the first round of the Morelia / Linares Super Tournament by proving that he belongs with the big boys. He scored the only win in the first round against Morozevich. He seems to have Moro’s...
Carlsen wins Faaborg Midt Cup
Faaborg Midt Cup The Faaborg Midt Cup is strongest Nordic blindfold chess tournament which was held at the Castle of Hvedholm on Funen, Denmark. The field consists of GM Magnus Carlsen, GM Peter Heine Nielsen, GM Emanuel Berg and...
Which one will have the best career?
Which of these players will have the most spectacular chess career? Choices: * Teimour Radjabov* Magnus Carlsen* Sergei Karjakin* Shakhriyar Mamedyarov* Levon Aronian* David Navara* Other Click http://poll.pollcode.com/u0u9 to vote. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar