Chess Queen calls for support to 'Chess for Leadership and Creativity' campaign
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
*“Sport has a unique and irreplaceable capacity to unite people, going far
beyond ethnic, religious or social differences. I am convinced that sport
can be at the long-term service of peace” - HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco.*
That's the quote at the Peace-Sport.org website. And, all of you will be
happy to know that Chess Queen Alexandra Kosteniuk is supporting the Chess
for Leadership and Creativity campaign. She calls for your support too.
Here is the text from the Peace-Sport websi... more »
Interesting chess game by 'comeback chess master' Matthew Sadler! (updated)
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hello everyone,
We found this nice article by IM Malcolm Pein taking a look at Matthew
Sadler's win over Victor Mikhalevski on the way to winning the Oslo Open
2011. We liked the game and of course, Sadler is already the talk of the
'comeback themes'.
You might remember that Matthew is making an amazing comeback to
professional chess after being away for almost a decade. He dominated the
Oslo Open and won with a round to spare. Sadler had reached 7/8 and a 1.5
point lead before he crushed Russian GM... more »
Etienne Bacrot wins the strong Poikovsky chess tournament.
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everybody,
Etienne Bacrot has won the strong Poikovsky chess tournament. He beat Zahar
Efimenko in the last round to earn the title for the second time. Sergey
Karjakin - who was in the contention - but settled for a simple draw with
Motylev. Bacrot had the better tie-break. He had won the tournament six
years ago the last time. You can access the official website at this link.
*Final standings*
1. Bacrot, E FRA 2705 5½
2. Karjakin, S RUS 2772 5½
3. Caruana, F ITA 2712 5
4. Motylev, A RUS 2690 4½
... more »
Crazy Zeke and Luther Deud Feud chess video
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hello everyone,
Here is a funky chess video. It's Zeke And Luther Deud Feud Popular
characters Zeke and Luther, from the Disney XD show of the same name,
compete in challenges in short films. Refereed by Ozzie, the two compete in
myriad ways - from seeing who can best stand having the most adhesive
bandages ripped off their bodies to finding a humiliating outfit to wear
while running past the all-girls high school... and chess! Plenty of
hilarity.
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Another confirmation by Magnus Carlsen that he would take part in world chess championship cycle
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
Do you remember this interview that World Chess No. 1 Magnus Carlsen gave to
Brazilian website Folha in Portuguese?
Here is our earlier www.chessblog.com post:
*Exciting chess news: Carlsen likely to play in World Chess Championship
cycle 2012!*
Well! There is fresh confirmation of the news by the talented grandmaster.
According to www.chessdom.com, Magnus Carlsen is deciding to end the boycott
of the World Championship Cycle that he announced in May 2010. The
announcement was made ri... more »
GM Aleksandr Lenderman wins International Chess Open on sidelines of Grand Slam Final in Bilbao
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hello everyone,
Of course the very exciting and strong Grand Slam Chess Masters took
attention away from this year's International Chess Open Tournament that is
held along with the Final. This year, in Bilbao, the Open was held along
side the Final from October 6-11 with 104 players. It was also held at the
Alhóndiga de Bilbao.
Three players shared the first place with 6.5 points each – GM Aleksandr
Lenderman, GM Ilmars Starostits and FM Alejandro Ruiz Gomez. Lenderman was
declared winner on best t... more »
Simul chess video: GM Maurice Ashley on kids, chess and awesomeness of chess
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hello everyone,
Thirty students from the District, Maryland and Virginia played against
Maurice Ashley, the first African-American chess grandmaster. The exhibition
was part of a fundraiser for the U.S. Chess Center in D.C. (Ben de la Cruz
and Puja Bhalerao)
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GM Eduardo Iturrizaga escapes car crash
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
We send healings to GM Eduardo Iturrizaga of Venezuela. He was in a car
crash a few hours back. The car was destroyed but the grandmaster is safe,
according to breaking news by www.chessdom.com. We hope he can return to his
chess and get over the trauma soon. Unfortunately, the incident means he
would have to miss the Casino Magistral de Barcelona chess tournament in
Spain. He was on his way to the airport when the crash happened.
Here is the previous post about the tournament in Spain.
... more »
Korchnoi chess simul at Schach Bundesliga 2011/12
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hello everyone,
For those thinking about chess leagues and Germany here is the update on the
Schach Bundesliga. The season 2011/12 begins on October 14 and the three
rounds will run till October 16. All games will be covered live via the
Liveportal.
Throughout the three days there will be live commentary at the venue. There
will be a blitz tournament every day also and the highlight will be a simul
exhibition with Viktor Korchnoi. The living legend will play against 25
opponents on October 15.
You... more »
Carlsen wins Grand Slam Chess Masters with blitz playoff against Ivanchuk
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hello everyone,
Congratulations to Magnus Carlsen for winning the Grand Slam Chess Masters
in his signature style. All credit to Vassily Ivanchuk for a tenacious show.
Here are the final standings.
*Grand Slam Masters Final 2011 | Round 10 Standings (football)*
1-2 Magnus Carlsen, Vassily Ivanchuk 15
3-4 Hikaru Nakamura, Levon Aronian 12
5 Vishy Anand 12
6 Francisco Vallejo 10
After the last round saw Carlsen and Ivanchuk tie for first, a tiebreak of
blitz games were held which saw Carlsen drawing... more »
Saratov Governor's Cup as Seen by Natalia Pogonina
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 2 hari yang lalu
Saratov is a chess city that can boast the highest number of grandmasters in
Russia after Moscow and St. Petersburg. ... more »
Tuesday chess puzzle: White to play and draw despite material deficit
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2011
Hi everyone,
Here is a nice puzzle where White has to save the game. Black has a huge
material advantage but White can hold this? Can you figure out how?
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