Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2013 Hi everyone, Women from Iran are not allowed to compete in sports abroad. However, chess is an exception as they can wear the hijab when playing. Chess works amazing magic for anyone, anywhere on the planet. You've got to be the "chosen one". So, don't hesitate to spread the love of chess. Back to our chess trivia: Can you name these two talented women chess players from Iran? From Alexandra Kosteniuk's www.chessblog.com Also see her personal blog at www.chessqueen.com Don't miss Chess Queen™ YouTub... more »
Prague Chess Festival Begins June 23
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2013 Hi everyone, The Prague Chess Festival will be organised from June 23 to 30 in (of course) Prague, Czech Republic. Various tournaments will be organised as part of the festival including round robin tournament (IM - Karel Opočenský Memorial), open tournaments Golden Prague - Open A and Open B (Karel Průcha Memorial). Youth players under 16 and junior players under 20 years will be competing on Wednesday, June 26th, 2013. Rapid open tournament Golden Prague is scheduled for Saturday, June 29th, 2013. Y... more »
Thailand Chess Open 2013: Aussie No. 1 Zhao Zong-Yuan wins Title
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2013 Hi everyone, With a half point lead going into the last round of the Thailand Open 2013 – 13th BCC Open – Australia No. 1 Zhao Zong-Yuan (7) took no chances despite having the White pieces and made a quick draw against IM Wang Yungao (6.5) who as a result obtained a GM norm, according to a Fide news report. The pressure was now on former BCC Open champions Sune Berg Hansen (6.5) and Jan Gustafsson (6.5) who were playing each other as a win for either would catch Zhao and likely even take the title on ... more »
Renova Group Chess Grand Prix R4: Morozevich, Topalov, Ponomariov Continue to Lead
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2013 Hi everyone, For the second day in a row all games finished in draws at the fourth round of the Renova Group Chess Grand Prix in Zug, Switzerland. Alexander Morozevich, Veselin Topalov and Ruslan Ponomariov continued to lead with 2,5 points each. Except Ruslan Ponomoriov, who didn’t get any edge against Anish Giri, all other players, who had white pieces, managed to create problems for their opponents. Rustam Kasimdzhanov and Veselin Topalov played a thrilling game, which started with a piece sacrific... more »
Surely, Chess is Pure Fun, Community Friendly Activity: Videos from Larchmont Elementary School Carnivals
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2013 Hi everyone, Chess is all about fun and is surely a community-friendly activity and sport. This special video shot by Chess Blog friend Lisa Suhay of www.NiceChess.net demonstrates that chess is a school-carnival-friendly offering. Suhay shot this lovely video at Larchmont Elementary School’s Spring Carnival, Norfolk, VA where Norfolk Initiative for Chess Excellence was asked to participate for the second year in a row. Suhay told Chess Blog, "Last year some folks thought we were going to go out there... more »
Alekhine Chess Memorial Round 1 Begins with Exciting Chess in Paris
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2013 Hi everyone, The Alekhine Chess Memorial began with great fireworks on the chessboard in Paris on Sunday. The chess pavilion which had been built specially for the Memorial on the premises of the Tuileries Garden (the Louvre Museum) was overcrowded. The Grandmasters didn’t disappoint their spectators – every game was a true and interesting fight and three of them were decisive. Vachier-Lagrave – Fressinet and Svidler – Gelfand games finished earlier than others. Both of them ended in a draw: black m... more »
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2013 Hi everyone, The Cuban GM Lazaro Bruzon and Isan Ortiz will not compete in the Jose Raul Capablanca international tournament to be held in Havana from April 21 to the first of May, because of international commitments, says the Cuban federation spokesman, the referee FIDE José Luis Ramirez. Bruzón, second player in Cuba and Latin America for his 2707 elo points and Isan Ortiz, national champions, will represent Cuba in the 2.3 zonal tournament to be played from April 26 in San Jose, Costa Rica. The p... more »
Alekhine Memorial, Round 2 Odds
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Round 2 starts on April 22, 4 p.m. Moscow time: Based on Peter Zhdanov's ChessBet model (http://pogonina.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=1569 Itemid=1) Current standings: 1-3.... more »
Your Questions Answered by Natalia Pogonina-40
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send us (http://pogonina.com/index.php?option=com_contact Itemid=3)your questions and see them featured in Natalia's Q As column! Q1: Do you think Kramnik... more »
FIDE President at Alekhine Memorial
[image: top] On April 20 the International Chess Super Tournament dedicated to the Memory of Alexander Alekhine started in Paris. FIDE President participated in the Opening Ceremony held in the Louvre Museum. The organizers of Alekhine Memorial offered a special tour around Louvre for participants and guests of the tournament. The museum was not overcrowded and the guests had excellent opportunity to enjoy the masterpieces of Louvre. During his visit to Paris President Ilyumzhinov visited the premises of the French Chess Federation and met with the President of FFE Diego Salazar. ... more »
Renova Group Grand Prix in Zug: Round 4
[image: IMG 5991] *Morozevich, Topalov and Ponomariov remain as leaders in the standings* For the second day in a row all games finished in draws at the fourth round of Renova Group Grand Prix in Zug and Alexander Morozevich, Veselin Topalov and Ruslan Ponomariov are still on the top with 2,5 points. Sergey Karjakin went for the worse bishop endgame but manage to hold it against Alexander Morozevich. Teymur Radjabov had good winning chances against Peter Leko but Hungarian player managed to defend. Hikaru Nakamura tried to convert his extra pawn in the rook endgame into a full poin...more »
Chess Tactics
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Ding Liren (2707) - Levon Aronian (2809), 2013 White to move The Chinese Chess Champion found an instructive combination in this position. Can... more »
Renova Chess Grand Prix R3: All Games Drawn
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2013 Hi everyone, The standings remained the same after the third round of the Renova Group Grand Prix as all games ended in draws. One of the leaders Veselin Topalov could take the sole lead in the tournament but missed his winning chances in the time trouble. Peter Leko also got an opportunity to fight for a big advantage in French Defence against Hikaru Nakamura but failed to find the critical move and the game finished peacefully. Rustam Kasimdzhanov managed to defend worse endgame against Shakhriyar M... more »
China Chess Championships 2013: Wei Yi, Wang Yue in Joint Lead
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk, 2013 Hi everyone, *Wei Yi* The Chinese Chess Championships for men and women is taking place from 16th to 27th April 2013 in Xinghua, Jiangsu, China. After his early defeat against Ma Qun, rating favorite Wang Yue has recovered his form and now shares the lead with Wei Yi. The 14-years old prodigy from China has not suffered a loss in the event. Sunday is a rest day and the two leaders will be paired on in the sixth round. Wang Yue defeated Bu Xiangzhi in the third round and obtained the only decisive res... more »
Alekhine Memorial, Round 1 Odds
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Round 1 starts on April 21, 4 p.m. Moscow time: Based on Peter Zhdanov's ChessBet model (http://pogonina.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=1569 Itemid=1)
Zhao Zong-Yuan Wins Bangkok Open
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GM Zhao Zong-Yuan Zhao Zong-Yuan (http://chess-results.com/tnr94564.aspx?art=9 lan=1 fed=AUS turdet=YES flag=30 wi=984 snr=10)... more »
Sunday Puzzle-35
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Puzzle courtesy of Barry R. Clarke, columnist for The Daily Telegraph and international puzzle expert Tom Bodger... more »
Renova Group Grand Prix in Zug: Round 3
[image: IMG 5757] *All games ended in draws* The standings remained the same after the third round of the Renova Group Grand Prix as all games ended in draws. One of the leaders Veselin Topalov could take the sole lead in the tournament but missed his winning chances in the time trouble. Peter Leko also got an opportunity to fight for a big advantage in French Defence against Hikaru Nakamura but failed to find the critical move and the game finished peacefully. Rustam Kasimdzhanov managed to defend worse endgame against Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Ruslan Ponomariov hold the position ... more »
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