Matches contenders for the chess crown to be held in Kazan 4 on May 26, 2011

The winner of the competition will play a match of 12 games in the world championship with Viswanathan Anand in April and May 2012. Is organized by FIDE, RSHF and Ministry of Youth, Sport and Tourism of the Republic of Tatarstan. Involved leading grandmasters of the world: Levon Aronian (2808, Armenia) Vladimir Kramnik (2785, Russia) Veselin Topalov (2775, Bulgaria) Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (2772, Azerbaijan) Alexander Grischuk (2747, Russia) Teimour Radjabov (2744, Azerbaijan) Boris Gelfand (2733, Israel) and Gata Kamsky (2733, USA). Competitions are held on a knockout system. In the quarterfinals and semifinals contenders play matches of 4 parties, the final match consists of 6 games. In the case of a tie game tie-breaks in rapid chess (4 games) and, if necessary, blitz (10 games). In Kazan, the grand opening sorevnovnovaniya and passed draw color. In the first round of the quarterfinals are: Aronian, Grischuk, Radjabov, Kramnik, Kamsky-Topalov and Mamedyarov-Gelfand. The prize fund competitions - 420.000 Euro The beginning of each round - At 15.00 Chief Arbiter - Ignasius Leong (Singapore) Schedule The basic rules of the competition Participants Brief history of selection for the World Chess Championship Official website of the competition All the rules of the World Cup in English   BROADCAST VIDEO WITH COMMENTARIES ONLINE Broadcast ONLINE for iPad / iPhone View all parties All the parties - PGN		List of candidates for the athletic teams of the Russian Chess (approved by the Ministry of Sports): •    Coaches •    athletes - the basic structure •    athletes - reserve •    youthful composition •    Download the full document
Table Matches applicants. Kazan 2011                                                                                                                                                             L. Aronian 1/2 1/2 1/2     T. Radjabov 1/2 1/2 1/2     S. Mamedyarov 1/2 1/2  0     G. Kamsky 1/2 1 1/2 Alexander Grischuk 1/2 1/2 1/2     Vladimir Kramnik 1/2 1/2 1/2   B. Gelfand 1/2 1/2  1     V. Topalov 1/2 0 1/2         Invincible armada 08.05.2011, the Another productive lot, and once again triumph black: Boris Gelfand in spectacular style beat Shahriyar Mamedyarov, creating an invincible armada of four passed pawns. Vladimir Kramnik continued to demonstrate the depth of their home tests, Alexander Grischuk once again protects the endgame a pawn down, and Gata Kamsky creates its own problems at the exit of the opening and successfully overcome them. Before concluding the parties' basic time "Kamsky and Gelfand hold the lead, but in the match Kramnik - Radjabov and Grischuk - Aronian maintain balance. Tells Vladimir Barsky.   Artyom Timofeev: "It's interesting for people to watch" 08.05.2011, the Young Kazan GM Artyom Timofeev, Cup of Russia and bronze medalist of European Championship 2010, one day arriving in Korston to the top of the tour and took a seat in the auditorium. He visits all the press conferences and leaves one of the last. Correspondent Vladimir Barsky asked Artem to talk about chess life in the capital of Tatarstan, and share their impressions of the games.   Importantly - eat well! 07.05.2011, the In the second round played the first productive game: Gata Kamsky defeated Veselin Topalov with black and took the score 1,5-0,5. Rivals race tend to surprise each other in a debut, but in the remaining three matches so far triumphant defense. Transfers from Kazan Vladimir Barsky.   Vladimir Tukmakov: What traditions can be ignored? 06.05.2011, the   At a time when the party of the first round smoothly flows from the debut middle game, your correspondent, Vladimir Barsky, talked with the famous Ukrainian grandmaster and trainer.   "The end must be won, but be careful ..." 06.05.2011, the Thus, matches candidates started. Distinguished guests have made the first moves, GMs make the necessary adjustments. All four parties have ended in a draw, but peace can only be described one of them. Vladimir Kramnik recalls Andre Lilienthal. Berwick Balgabaev sheds light on "the case of Feller. Alexander Grischuk manifests miracles and resourcefulness in the last seconds of the match drags the puck is out of almost empty net. Transfers from Kazan Vladimir Barsky.   Two ceremonies 05.05.2011, the From Moscow to Kazan, your correspondent had a chance to fly together with leading officials, headed by FIDE president Kirsan Ilyumzhinov. His assistant, Berik Balgabaev said that about an hour after landing in the city center will hold a ceremony to lay the foundation stone of the International Academy of chess. Had to quickly change the route, and instead of hotel Korston sent to the place of the future construction site. Transfers from Kazan Vladimir Barsky.