Latest chess update from Iceland - Caruana leads Reykjavik Chess Open after 7 rounds
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Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The latest update from Reykjavik Chess Open is that the talented Fabiano
Caruana is in sole lead after seven rounds. Half-a-point behind are Ivan
Sokolov and Boris Avrukh. Before the standings, first a nice video from the
event by Vijay Kumar.
*Leaders after 7 rounds*
1 GM Caruana Fabiano ITA 2767 6.5
2 GM Sokolov Ivan NED 2653 6.0
3 GM Avrukh Boris ISR 2591 6.0
4 GM Cheparinov Ivan BUL 2664 5.5
5 GM Navara David CZE 2700 5.5
6 GM Hess Robert L USA 2635 5.5
7 GM Baklan Vladimir UKR 2612... more »
Will the London Chess Classic be held this year?
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
London Chess Classic director IM Malcolm Pein has said that the Candidates'
schedule in London (October 24th - November 12th) might jeopardise the the
organisation of the 4th London Classic in December.
*IM Malcolm Pein at the ceremonial start of round 7 of the 2011 London
Classic. Photo © Ray Morris-Hill. | http://www.rmhphoto.eu*
IMPein has said, "Although some players have indicated they would still
play the 4th LCC, I am not sure if the public and particularly the media
would have the... more »
Brooklyn Castle chess movie premieres to great reviews
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Chess movie Brooklyn Castle has premiered with some very nice reviews.
A review in www.statesman.com reads: *An absolutely wonderfully-produced
feature documentary filled with touching, inspirational stories of hope,
ambition and perseverance.
*Brooklyn Castle is a documentary about I.S. 318 - an inner-city school
where more than 65 percent of students are from homes with incomes below
the federal poverty level - that also happens to have the best, most
winning junior high school chess tea... more »
Chess TV - New Episode
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 11 hours ago
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Claudia Amura wins Edith Soppe Chess Memorial
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Some Latin American chess news via www.chessdom.com. WGM Claudia Amura has
won the first edition of the Magistral Edith Soppe which took place from
March 2-8 in San Luis, La Punta. Organised by the local university and
government, the tournament was a closed event with the participation of six
players which included one GM, two IMs, one WGM, and one WIM.
Claudia Amura collected 7,0/10 to win the event with a full point advantage
ahead of IM Carolina Lujan, while the third place went to IM ... more »
Reykjavik Chess Open – Round 5 video
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
There is big excitement happening at the Reykjavik Chess Open 2012. After
four rounds, we had GMs Fabiano Caruana, David Navara, Ivan Sokolov, Ivan
Cheparinov, Gawain Jones and Robert Hess with a perfect score. Before we
give you all the updates on the fifth round, here is the video. Enjoy.
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13th Annual Pittsburgh Chess Open from March 23
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The 13th Annual Pittsburgh Open will take place from March 23-25, 2012, at
the Doubletree Hotel Pittsburgh Green Tree, 101 Radisson Drive, Pittsburgh.
The event has a $12,000 projected prize fund with $9,000 guaranteed.
The event has 5 sections: Open, Under 2100, Under 1800, Under 1500, and
Under 1200. All sections are 5 round Swiss tournaments with 3-day and 2-day
schedules to play in.
Open Section: $1500-800-400-200, clear/tiebreak winner $100 bonus, top
Under 2300/Unr $700, Under 2200... more »
Harikrishna wins Cappelle la Grande Chess on tiebreak
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
After his excellent performance winning the Wijk Aan Zee Tata Steel Chess
Group B, Indian Grandmaster has won the Cappelle la Grande. We have the
latest chess news update via www.chessdom.com.
The 28th International Open Cappelle la Grande was held from March 3-10 at
the Palais des arts in Cappelle la Grande, France. A total of 497 players
took part in the event. Five players shared the first place with 7 points
each: Indians Pentala Harikrishna and Parimarjan Negi, Georgian Tornike
Sanik... more »
Chess Week on Twitter
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 1 day ago
Pogonina.com offers you a selection of some of the most informative and
entertaining tweets from last week: A relatively rare... more »
Women's European Chess Championship-2012: Round 8
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 2 days ago
Here are the results of the top games played in round 8:... more »
Round 4 video from Reykjavik Chess Open 2012
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Here is the Round 4 video from the exciting Reykjavik Chess Open 2012.
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see her personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com
Torneio Aberto do Brasil – Taça Cidade de Fortaleza from April 5
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The 2nd Torneio Aberto do Brasil – Taça Cidade de Fortaleza is scheduled to
take place from 5th to 8th April at the Ponta Mar Hotel, Beira-Mar in
Fortaleza, CE. The tournament will be played over 7 rounds of Swiss system,
with the time control of 90 minutes + 30 seconds increment (digital clock)
or 2 hours knockout (analog clock).
The prize fund is approximately 4300 EUR, with 860 EUR dedicated for the
winner. Already 143 players are registered to take participation, and among
them are f... more »
Daniel Fridman becomes German Chess Champion for 2012
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Here is the latest European chess news via www.chessdom.com. GM Daniel
Fridman has won the German national chess championship. He scored a nice
7,5/9 points taking clear first at the event. With this title Daniel
Fridman repeats his success from 2008 and adds to the recent good
performances at Vladimir Bagirov Memorial and the European Team Chess
Championship
As with many chess champions, Fridman learned the rules of the game at an
early age, around four years. He soon became a regular pla... more »
