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...
Topalov wins Mtel!
In his usual comeback fashion, he went from last to first by winning his last round’s game against the tournament leader Sasikiran. Topalov went all out for it by sacrificing a piece. Correct defense by Sasikiran would have resulted...
Topalov gambles a piece for the title – LIVE update
This is the position after 33…f5 White is Topalov and Black is Sasikiran. Sasikiran is leading by 1/2 point and Topalov needs a win to get at least a share of first place! Would you take Black or White...
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...
Exclusive picture by chessdom
Exclusive picture by www.chessdom.com right after the conclusion of the Mamedyarov – Adams game today. Adams is being interviewed for ICC. Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
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...
Danailov calls for support for Kasparov
M-Tel Masters supports Garry Kasparov The human rights of a great champion are disregarded (chessdom) Mtel Masters is one of the strongest and most prestigious international chess tournaments in the world. As the director of this important chess event,...
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,...