http://chess-results.com/tnr218159.aspx Rank after Round 4 (top 60) Rk. SNo Name FED Rtg Pts. TB1 TB2 TB3 1 5 GM Movsesian Sergei ARM 2685 4,0 10,0 8,0 4,0 2 10 GM Zvjaginsev Vadim RUS 2628 4,0 9,5 8,0 4,0 3...
Igor Kurnosov Memorial
A rapid tournament dedicated to the memory of GM Igor Kurnosov will be held from 26-28th May at the congress hall of the World Trade Center in Chelyabinsk, Russia. The stage of the Russian Rapid Grand-Prix is organized by...
Vladimir Putin: A big supporter of chess in Russia
RUSSIAN PRESIDENT VLADIMIR PUTIN OPENS THE CHESS SECTION OF THE SIRIUS EDUCATIONAL CENTRE Sochi, 10 May 2016 – A new Chess section has opened today at the Sirius Educational Centre. The launch of the project was announced by Chairman...
St Petersburg wins Russian Team Championship 2016
http://chess-results.com/tnr219768.aspx Final standings Rk. Team 1a 1b 2a 2b 3a 3b 4a 4b 5a 5b TB1 TB2 TB3 1 «Медный всадник» (St Peterburg) * * 3 3½ 2 4½ 3½ 4½ 5 3½ 13 29,5 0 2 ШСМ «Legacy...
Morozevich wins Star Trek Rapid in Korolev
The city of Korolev in Moscow Oblast hosted the “Star Trek” rapid chess tournament on 8-9th April. The event is a stage in the Rapid Grand Prix of Russia. 90 players competed in the 11-round Swiss tournament with the...
Elisaveta Bykova Memorial in Suzdal
A rapid chess tournament dedicated to the memory of the third Women’s World Chess Champion Elisaveta Bykova was held on 2-3rd April in Suzdal, one of the oldest Russian towns and part of Russian Golden Ring. The event was...
World Schools Chess Championship Will Be Held In Russia For The First Time
April 1, 2016 World Schools Chess Championship Will Be Held In Russia For The First Time The dates of the 16th World Schools Chess Championship were announced today. By decision of FIDE (International Chess Federation), one of the main...
President Board Meeting in Moscow at Candidates Tournament
Press-release of the 2016 1st quarter Presidential Board meeting, Moscow, 28-29 March 2016 The 2016 1st Quarter PB was held under the auspices of the Russian Chess Federation in the historical Metropol Hotel in Moscow. The meeting was opened...
Proud to represent Russia
Crimea-born grandmaster Karjakin proud to represent Russia at world chess leadership match Sport March 30, 9:06 UTC+3 Sergey Karjakin Sergey Karjakin, a 26-year-old Russian chess grandmaster, is now the contender for the world’s chess crown, which currently belongs to...
Dramatic ending to Candidates Tournament
Karjakin wins World Chess Candidates Tournament Sport March 28, 19:54 UTC+3 He will now play with the incumbent world champion, Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen, in a match for the world chess crown in the United States in November 2016...