XIV Open Internacional de Sants 2012 is taking place 17-26 August in Spain. A total of 626 players participate in the two groups, among which 131 titled participants. Top seeded are Grandmasters Liviu Dieter Nisipeanu, Grzegorz Gajewski, and Kevin...
The system debate and how to change it?
Pros and cons of the Candidates matches system and organizationDebate arises after the Candidates on short draws and media coverage Right after the Candidates matches a public debate on the system, coverage, and organization of the WCC cycle was...
“SPRAGGETT ON CHESS”
Disclaimer: As a matter of fairness, I will publish articles, letters, and information from both parties when I receive them. “SPRAGGETT ON CHESS” Canadian Grandmaster Kevin Spraggett commented on his blog on the Karpov Campaign’s tactics… “It should be...
Game analysis
V. Akobian (2570) – K. Spraggett (2585)Continental Championship, Cali (5) July 14, 2007 [A80]www.chesscafe.com/polgar/polgar.htm 1.d4 f5 2.Nc3 Nf6 3.Bg5 d5 4.Bxf6 exf6 5.e3 Be6 6.Qf3 Nc6 7.Bb5 Qd6 8.Nge2 0–0–0 9.a3 Kb8 10.Na4 Ne7 11.Nc5 Bc8 12.g3 h5 13.h4...