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Tuesday, February 26, 2013
Romania Chess Championships 2013: Constantin Lupulescu, Cristina-Adela Foisor Win Titles....Women's World Team Chess Championship-2013....World Amateur Chess Championship 2013 - Iasi, Romania...
David vs. Goliath: Upsets of the Week
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 4 hours ago
By candidate master Peter Zhdanov, editor of Pogonina.com In this special
weekly column we will be looking at the most... more »
Romania Chess Championships 2013: Constantin Lupulescu, Cristina-Adela Foisor Win Titles
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2013
Hello everyone,
*Photo: Official website*
The Romanian National Championships 2013 for men and women took place from
15th-24th February at the Hotel Parang in Olanesti, Romania. GM Constantin
Lupulescu took the top prize after defeating GM Andrei Murariu in a
dramatic last round. Lupulescu collected 8.5/11 points, same as IM
Lucian-Costin Miron, and got the gold thanks to his better score in the
tie-breaks, according to a Chessdom report. This is the fourth title of
national champion for Lupulescu.
T... more »
Report of the Arbiters' Commission
*[image: official logo]
REPORT OF THE ARBITERS’ COMMISSION *
*for the 1st Quarter 2013 FIDE PB *
*(Yerevan, ARMENIA 18-20/1/2013)*
*A. FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINARS*
In the period from September 2012 until middle of January 2013 nineteen
(19) FIDE ARBITERS’ SEMINARS were organized in the following places and
dates, under the auspices of FIDE:
1. Istanbul, TURKEY, 29 August – 7 September 2012 (report and results have
been published on the FIDE website).
2. Brasilia, BRAZIL, 5-9 September 2012 (report and results have been
published on the FIDE website).
3. Vladivostok, RUSSIA, 17-... more »
World Amateur Chess Championship 2013 - Iasi, Romania
*[image: WACC logo]
WORLD AMATEUR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP *
*Romania, IASI, 21 to 30 April 2013*
After the success from May 2012, where over 500 children from 38 countries
competed in the World School Chess Championship, Iasi prepares for another
big chess events: WORLD AMATEUR CHESS CHAMPIONSHIP, which will take place
in April.
Therefore, the World Chess Federation (FIDE), Romanian Chess Federation,
Iasi City Hall, Iasi County Council, Directorate of Sports and Youth Iasi,
Iasi County Chess Association, CS Politehnica Iasi, Iasi, Children's Palace
will organize in Iasi since April 2... more »
President Ilyumzhinov visits Georgia
[image: top]
On February 25 Kirsan Ilyumzhinov arrived on a working visit to Tbilisi. In
the capital of Georgia he met with the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs
of Georgia, Mr. Levan Kipiani (son of the famous Soviet football player
David Kipiani), the first Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of
Georgia, Mr. Zurab Azmaiparashvili, Deputy Minister of Sports and Youth
Affairs of Georgia, Mr. Tamaz Tevzadze, and the President of Georgian Chess
Federation, Mr. Georgi Giorgadze.
The issues of consolidation of cooperation between FIDE and Ministry of
Sports and Youth of Geor... more »
Women's World Team Chess Championship-2013
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 21 hours ago
absence of Kosintseva sisters on the Russian roster
(http://pogonina.com/index.php?option=com_content task=view id=1527
Itemid=1) and a symmetrical reply from their main rival... more »
Zurich R3: Two draws with exciting chess
Thursday, January 10, 2013
CBM training: Good knight bad bishop, Kazhgaleyev's knight hunt...Armenia National Chess Championship 2013 from Jan 11****World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad in Chongqing, China in July****Super Chess Feast from Jan 11: Tata Steel Chess 2013"""Alexander Fishbein Wins 31st Empire City Open in New York""""Loe Lan Ing Cup VI - 2013, TUBAN, OPEN, CATUR KLASIK, 17 s/d 22 JANUARI 2013, HADIAH TOTAL Rp.20-an Juta""""3rd JACC Anniversary 2013, BEKASI, OPEN, 9-10 MARET 2013, HADIAH TOTAL Rp.45 JUTA""""Hastings Chess 2013: GM Gawain Jones Wins Masters Section...
Beginners' Chess 48-Minute Video Lecture with GM Yasser Seirawan
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Here is a full 48-minute chess video lecture. Chess Grandmaster Yasser
Seirawan presents a beginner lecture for students at the Chess Club and
Scholastic Center of Saint Louis.
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see her personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com
Don't miss Chess Queen™
YouTube Channel
Chess Week on Twitter
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 9 hours ago
Pogonina.com offers you a selection of some of the most informative... more »
Armenia National Chess Championship 2013 from Jan 11
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
*Tigran Petrosian, defending 2012 Armenia champion*
This makes for a cool chess news post: All Armenia national chess champions
from 2009 - 2012 are taking part in the Armenia national chess championship
2013. The Armenian Chess Championship 2013 will take place January 11-21,
2013. Ten of the strongest Armenian Grandmasters will compete in a round
robin event for the title and a spot on the national team, according to a Chessdom
news update.
All champions from 2009 to 2012 are participat... more »
World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad in Chongqing, China in July
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The Chinese Chess Association (CCA) and Chongqing Yu Cai Middle School will
organize 2013 World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad in Chongqing, China, from 21
July (Arrival) to 30 July (Departure). The Youth Olympiad will be conducted
under the auspices of Federation Internationale Des Echecs (FIDE),
Chongqing Municipal People’s Government and Chongqing Sports Bureau.
Download Regulations and Registration Form from the official Fide website.
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see h... more »
2013 1st quarter Presidential Board Agenda
[image: official logo]
FIDE is publishing the *2013 1st quarter Presidential Board Agenda*scheduled to be held in
*Tsakhkadzor, Armenia, 18-21 January 2013*.
Download Agenda
World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad in Chongqing, China
[image: official logo]
The Chinese Chess Association (CCA) and Chongqing Yu Cai Middle School will
organize 2013 World Youth U-16 Chess Olympiad in Chongqing, China, from 21
July (Arrival) to 30 July (Departure). The Youth Olympiad will be conducted
under the auspices of Federation Internationale Des Echecs (FIDE),
Chongqing Municipal People’s Government and Chongqing Sports Bureau.
Download Regulations and Registration Form
Fantastic Chess Queen™ Alexandra Kosteniuk Interview on Dr Laura Ciel Radio Show: Secrets, Hard Work of a World Chess Champion
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Your path, your journey on your path is yours and yours alone. You are
bringing something unique to the world with your unique combination. Check
in with yourself now and listen to this fantastic radio show with Chess
Queen™ Alexandra Kosteniuk on Dr Laura Ciel's show. The 12th Women's World
Chess Champion talks about her own struggles, the value of consistent hard
work and following your path. Click on the screen shot below to hear the
show broadcast January 9, 2013. You can later find it ... more »
Paul Keres Chess Memorial 2013 Begins Jan 11
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The Estonian Sports Association Kalev organizes the 22nd International
Rapid Chess Tournament Paul Keres Memorial on 11-13 January at the Sokos
Hotel Viru, 4 Viru Square, Tallinn, Estonia.
Rapid Chess Tournament “Remembering Paul Keres” is Estonia’s largest
international chess event, which is held to mark the Estonian chess
legend’s 97th birth anniversary.
Main sponsors are City of Tallinn, Cultural Endowment of Estonia, The
Council Of Gambling Tax and The Estonian Chess Support Organizatio... more »
Guess Chess Queen™ Alexandra Kosteniuk's Secret Location
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Have you been following Chess Queen™ Alexandra Kosteniuk's adventures
across the globe? Where is she in the photo below and doing what? A
fascinating video of the 12th Women's World Chess Champion holds the
answer. Click on the photo to find out.
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see her personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com
Don't miss Chess Queen™
YouTube Channel
Super Chess Feast from Jan 11: Tata Steel Chess 2013
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The next super chess feast is here. The 75th Tata Steel Chess Tournament
runs January 11-27, 2013 in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. The official website has
already announced the participants of the A and B Groups. There is one
latest update. GM Ernst Sipke has replaced GM Ni Hua.
*Participants of grandmaster group A:*
GM Carlsen Magnus NOR 2848
GM Aronian Levon ARM 2815
GM Caruana Fabiano ITA 2786
GM Anand Viswanathan IND 2775
GM Karjakin Sergey RUS 2775
GM Nakamura Hikaru USA 2755
GM Wang Hao... more »
Delhi Chess Open 2013 R5: GM Magesh Panchanathan Leads
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
*GM Magesh Chandran Panchanathan*
GM Magesh Chandran Panchanathan is leading with 4.5 points after five
rounds at the 11th Parsvnath International Chess Festival in New Delhi. He
beat International Master Kirill Kuderinov to take the lead and is followed
by Grandmasters MR Lalith Babu, Lu Shanglei, Vaibhav Suri, Ankit Rajpara
and Anup Deshmukh at four points each.
Meanwhile, Sushant Bannerjee won the Category ‘B’ tournament of the
festival that ended on Tuesday.
From Alexandra Kosteni... more »
Alexander Fishbein Wins 31st Empire City Open in New York
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The 31st Annual Empire City Open was held from December 28-30, 2012, at the
New Yorker Hotel, 481 Eighth Ave at 34th St, across from Penn Station, New
York, according to a Fide chess news update.
M Alex Fishbein finished in clear first with an undefeated 5/6 to earn
$1200 for his weekend’s efforts. Fishbein led from the start, winning his
first four games and drawing his final two to take the title. Just a
half-point behind were GMs Zviad Izoria, Sergey Kudrin and Vladimir
Romanenko alo... more »
Chess Tactics
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 1 day ago
Black to move How would you treat this position as Black?
Loe Lan Ing Cup VI - 2013, TUBAN, OPEN, CATUR KLASIK, 17 s/d 22 JANUARI 2013, HADIAH TOTAL Rp.20-an Juta
*PENGIRIM:*
*SUPRIYADI GONDOKUSUMO (KOHYONG)*
*( VIA EMAIL )*
3rd JACC Anniversary 2013, BEKASI, OPEN, 9-10 MARET 2013, HADIAH TOTAL Rp.45 JUTA
*PENGIRIM:*
*JACC Bekasi (via Facebook) *
Hastings Chess 2013: GM Gawain Jones Wins Masters Section
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
*Official website: http://www.hastingschess.com/*
The 88th Hastings International Chess Congress ended Sunday 6th January
2013. The ten day event, which took place at Horntye Park Sports Complex in
Hastings, was again sponsored by Hastings Borough Council whose continuing
support is greatly appreciated by the organisers and competitors alike.
The closing reception and prize-giving ceremony, hosted by the Trustees of
Horntye Park, was attended by Cllr. Alan Roberts, Rt.Worshipful the Mayor
o... more »
Thursday, December 27, 2012
World Cities Chess Team Champion in Al Ain, UAE....Santa Clara Chess Open from Jan 4....SOSIALISASI PROGRAM KERJA JACC 2013, BOGOR, OPEN, CATUR CEPAT G20, 5 JANUARI 2013, Hadiah Total Rp.9 Juta'''''World Cities Team Chess Championship has started''''''
Santa Clara Chess Open from Jan 4
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 10 hours ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The New Year Chess Open in Santa Clara, California, is an interesting
upcoming chess event. Organized by Salman Azhar 4-6th January 2013 at Santa
Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95054, the
chess tournament will be held in three sections: Under 1500, 1500-1999, and
Open 2000+ with the prize fund of $10,000 based on 167 entries. $6,000 is
guaranteed. The playing format is 6-round Swiss.
Open Section is FIDE rated. Prizes: $1,500, 700, 300; Top U2300 – 700, 300,
100; Top U... more »
David vs. Goliath: Upsets of the Week
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 11 hours ago
By candidate master Peter Zhdanov, editor of Pogonina.com recent
performance (http://www.chess-results.com/tnr86543.aspx?art=9 lan=1 fed=BUL
turdet=YES snr=36) was too good to be... more »
World Cities Team Chess Championship - Round of 16
bb@fide.com (Baira Tsedenova) at World Chess Federation - FIDE - 13 hours ago
*[image: cities]*
*Teams Trimmed Down to 8 for Quarterfinal*
You could feel the tension as the knockout phase started with the
Round-of-16 in the World Cities Chess Team Championship in Al Ain, UAE.
Athens, Tashkent, Saratov, Hoogeveen, Baku, Wu Xi, Lund and Novi Sad
advance to the Quarterfinals.
The biggest upset was scored by Wu Xi as the Chinese team beat highly
favored Lviv. Unknown player Ji Dan sacrificed a Knight on the 27th move
against Ukrainian GM Yuriy Kryuvoruchko to gain two passed pawns in the
center. After Ji Dan exchanged Queens, he marched the protected pawns t... more »
SOSIALISASI PROGRAM KERJA JACC 2013, BOGOR, OPEN, CATUR CEPAT G20, 5 JANUARI 2013, Hadiah Total Rp.9 Juta
Informasi Brosur Turnamen Catur at Informasi Brosur Turnamen Catur - 21 hours ago
*PENGIRIM:*
*BIMA VABRIAN (via EMAIL)*
Coffee-Break Chess Puzzle: White Checkmates in Two
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 1 day ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
We bring to you a very nice chess puzzle via Chess King. White to play and
checkmate in two. Can you see how? Click on the diagram to go to the answer
page.
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see her personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com
Don't miss Chess Queen™
YouTube Channel
Russian Chess Rapid Grand Prix: Aleksey Dreev Wins Title in Kirov
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 1 day ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The final tournament “Rapid Grand Prix of Russia 2012″ was played on
22-24th December in Kirov. The final was a knock-out event with 16
participants who scored most points in the Grand Prix rapid events
throughout the year.
Famous Grandmaster Aleksey Dreev, who became the European Rapid champion
last weekend, added another title by winning the prestigious Russian Rapid
Grand Prix, according to a Chessdom report.
In the final match Dreev defeated the 14-years old prodigy Vladislav
Artemiev... more »
Share Chess Queen™ Alexandra Kosteniuk’s Chess Christmas Comic around
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 1 day ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Lots of chess cheer for you with wishes for a Merry Christmas and holidays!
Here is Chess Queen™ Alexandra Kosteniuk’s chess comic. The 12th Women's
World Chess Champion says, "If you know any kids around you, please share
with them my chess comic. Remember that giving a chess set or a chess book
or a chess program for Christmas is a great idea!"
See the full comic below. You can see or download for print all comics in
several languages here. You can publish the chess comics at no cost, a... more »
Talented Chess Player Phiona Mutesi on BBC
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 1 day ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Have you been following the chess tale of talented chess player Phiona
Mutesi of Ugana on our Chess Blog? Read all our posts on Phiona Mutesi's
chess dream at this Chess Blog link. Here's a programme link on her story
on BBC World Service. Click on the screen shot below to hear the programme.
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see her personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com
Don't miss Chess Queen™
YouTube Channel
Play Chess with Santa, Ashley Style + Print 3D Chess Pieces
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 2 days ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
It's Christmas time and time to double the chess fun. Did you play a chess
game with Santa this year? Ashley - talented Canadian chess kid - did!
Here's a photo. Also, check out this cool 3D printing video that 'prints'
out a chess piece! You could print out your whole chess set maybe.
Ashley will do a Charity Chess Fundraiser for Because I am a Girl in the
new year at Chapters Book store. One of the places she did her WYCC Chess
Fundraisers. Click on photo above to check all Chess Blog p... more »
Alexey Dreev won Russian Rapid Grand Prix Final
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 2 days ago
Experience vs. youth - super GM Alexei Dreev and IM Vladislav Artemiev,
photo (C) russiachess.org fan club on VKontakte.ru
(http://vk.com/on_slab)... more »
World Cities Team Chess Championship - Round 3
bb@fide.com (Baira Tsedenova) at World Chess Federation - FIDE - 2 days ago
*[image: cities]*
*Teams trimmed to Round-of-16
*The 24 teams have been trimmed down to 16 for the knockout phase of the
World Cities Chess Team Championship in Al Ain, UAE. Group winners were
Lund, Sweden; Saratov, Russia; Lviv, Ukraine; Astana, Kazakhstan; Paris,
France; and Hoogeveen, Netherlands, in groups A to F, respectively.
[image: Rof16ceremove]
*FIDE Vice President Nizar El Haj (second from left) leads* *ceremonies for
the Round of 16 knockout phase.*
In second place in their groups with direct qualification were
London, England; Ptuj, Slovenia; Athens, Greece; Baku, A... more »
Bidding procedure for the FIDE World Women's Championship Match 2013
aysa@fide.com (Aysa Mondrunova) at World Chess Federation - FIDE - 2 days ago
[image: official logo]
*Athens, 21 December 2012*
*BIDDING PROCEDURE FOR THE FIDE WORLD WOMEN’S CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH 2013*
1. The FIDE Presidential Board decided to open a bidding procedure for the
FIDE World Women’s Championship Match 2013 between the current World
Champion Anna Ushenina (Ukraine) and challenger Hou Yifan (China).
2. Each bid shall contain the following particulars as minimum:
a) Acceptance of exact dates for the event between 10 to 28 September 2013.
b) Proposed venue of the event.
c) Proposed prize fund for the players (minimum 200,000 euros & should be
offere... more »
World Cities Team Chess Championship has started
bb@fide.com (Baira Tsedenova) at World Chess Federation - FIDE - 3 days ago
[image: WorldCitiesgroups]
*After the draw for groups, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and
Organizing Committee chairman and president of the Asian Chess Federation
Shiekh Sultan bin Khalifah Al Nahyan pose in front of the pairing board. At
left is Ibrahim Al Bannai, president of the Arab Chess Federation and at
right is Saeed Al Megbali president of the UAE Chess Federation
*
The World Cities Chess Team Championship got off to an exciting start as
teams started jockeying for position in their Round Robin preliminary
groups to aim for the top two and advance to the knockout phase... more »
CBM training: opposition, amazing blows, Fine's rule..World Cities Team Chess: Baku, Novi Sad, Tashkent, Hoogeveen Qualify for Semifinals......SOSIALISASI PROGRAM KERJA JACC 2013, BOGOR, OPEN, CATUR CEPAT G20, 5 JANUARI 2013, Hadiah Total Rp.9 Juta.....Russian Chess Rapid Grand Prix: Aleksey Dreev Wins Title in Kirov...
Special Chess Event in Moscow: Boris Spassky Guest of Honour
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Chess great Boris Spassky attended a special event in Moscow on the
occasion of Christmas. Boris Spassky visited Evgeny Vasiukov's Handicap
Chess Tournament in the Central House of Chess, according to a Chess-News
report. There is also a report with lots of pictures at Russia Chess
Federation website.
The traditional handicap-tournament was held in the Central House of Chess
today. The author of the current handicap system and the organiser of the
competition Evgeny Vasiukov reached the e... more »
Shirov
Zurich Chess Open Begins with Alexei
as Top Seed
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The 36th Zurich Weihnachtsopen is taking place from 26th to 30th December
at the Crowne Plaza Zürich in Zurich, Switzerland, according to a Chessdom
report. The Master Tournament (for players rated over 2000) and General
Tournament (U2050) will each be played over 7 rounds of Swiss system.
Top rated players: Shirov Alexei 2708 LAT, Grachev Boris 2688 RUS,
Istratescu Andrei 2654 FRA, Melkumyan Hrant 2649 ARM, Kurnosov Igor 2645
RUS, Turov Maxim 2630 RUS, Bartel Mateusz 2629 POL, Bauer Chri... more »
Passionate about Chess: An Interesting Initiative
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
This is an interesting video about one man's interest in art and chess. He
dreams of putting a chess board in every household in the world! What's
your chess dream?
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see her personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com
Don't miss Chess Queen™
YouTube Channel
Viking Chess Players' Statue to Find New Home in Isle of Man
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Here is an interesting chess tale - about where the chess statue of ancient
Viking chess players is to be stationed! The Ramsey town centre is being
renovated in Isle of Man. The Regeneration Committee wants to set up public
art items in the revamped areas, in particular the Courthouse grounds on
Parliament Street.
The present regeneration works include the addition of public seating and
an outdoor chess table. The committee, being aware of the statue of King
Olaf and Godred Crovan loca... more »
World Cities Team Chess: Baku, Novi Sad, Tashkent, Hoogeveen Qualify for Semifinals
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The latest chess news updates from the World Cities Team Chess event in
Al-Ain are here via Fide: In the quarterfinal matches, the city of Baku was
the first to go through as they outclassed the Wu Xi team of China 3:1. The
Azerbaijan strategy paid off as Eltaj Safarli and Gadir Guseinov held to
draws the two stronger Chinese players, GM Wang Yue and Ji Dan. The battle
shifted to the lower boards. Baku’s GM Rauf Mamedov outplayed Li Wenliang
and Nidjat Mamedov outmaneuvered Fang Yuxiang to ... more »
World Cities Team Chess Championship - Quarterfinals
[image: Athens Tashkent]
*And then there were four*
The tension mounts as we near the climax of the knockout system. Many
players say that the knockout format is more tense because of the finality
of a result. It is always the last and deciding round – either in or out.
No second chances.
In the Quarterfinal matches, the city of Baku was the first to go through
as they outclassed the Wu Xi team of China 3:1. The Azerbaijan strategy
paid off as Eltaj Safarli and Gadir Guseinov held to draws the two stronger
Chinese players, GM Wang Yue and Ji Dan. The battle shifted to the lower
... more »
Christmas Chess King Challenge: Did You Miss It?
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
Chess King ran a nice Christmas Chess Challenge of five puzzles in five
minutes. Here is the first one: White to play for a win. You can solve this
and head over to Chess King to try your hand at the other four puzzles as
well. Belated Christmas if you were offline the last few hours. Have fun
with chess this holiday season.
From Alexandra Kosteniuk's
www.chessblog.com
Also see her personal blog at
www.chessqueen.com
Don't miss Chess Queen™
YouTube Channel
World Cities Chess Team Champion in Al Ain, UAE....Santa Clara Chess Open from Jan 4....SOSIALISASI PROGRAM KERJA JACC 2013, BOGOR, OPEN, CATUR CEPAT G20, 5 JANUARI 2013, Hadiah Total Rp.9 Juta'''''World Cities Team Chess Championship has started''''''
World Cities Chess Team Champion in Al Ain, UAE
ChessBase at ChessBase News - 2 hours ago
Santa Clara Chess Open from Jan 4
Chess Blog Admin at CHESS NEWS BLOG: chessblog.com - 10 hours ago
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra
Kosteniuk, 2012 Hi everyone, The New Year Chess Open in Santa Clara,
California, is an interesting upcoming chess event. Organized by Salman
Azhar 4-6th January 2013 at Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission Blvd, Santa
Clara CA 95054, the chess tournament will be held in three sections: Under
1500, 1500-1999, and Open 2000+ ... more »
Santa Clara Chess Open from Jan 4
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The New Year Chess Open in Santa Clara, California, is an interesting
upcoming chess event. Organized by Salman Azhar 4-6th January 2013 at Santa
Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission Blvd, Santa Clara CA 95054, the
chess tournament will be held in three sections: Under 1500, 1500-1999, and
Open 2000+ with the prize fund of $10,000 based on 167 entries. $6,000 is
guaranteed. The playing format is 6-round Swiss.
Open Section is FIDE rated. Prizes: $1,500, 700, 300; Top U2300 – 700, 300,
100; Top U... more »
David vs. Goliath: Upsets of the Week
Natalia Pogonina\\\'s official website - 1 day ago
By candidate master Peter Zhdanov, editor of Pogonina.com recent
performance (http://www.chess-results.com/tnr86543.aspx?art=9 lan=1 fed=BUL
turdet=YES snr=36) was too good to be... more »
World Cities Team Chess Championship - Round of 16
*[image: cities]*
*Teams Trimmed Down to 8 for Quarterfinal*
You could feel the tension as the knockout phase started with the
Round-of-16 in the World Cities Chess Team Championship in Al Ain, UAE.
Athens, Tashkent, Saratov, Hoogeveen, Baku, Wu Xi, Lund and Novi Sad
advance to the Quarterfinals.
The biggest upset was scored by Wu Xi as the Chinese team beat highly
favored Lviv. Unknown player Ji Dan sacrificed a Knight on the 27th move
against Ukrainian GM Yuriy Kryuvoruchko to gain two passed pawns in the
center. After Ji Dan exchanged Queens, he marched the protected pawns t... more »
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Coffee-Break Chess Puzzle: White Checkmates in Two
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
We bring to you a very nice chess puzzle via Chess King. White to play and
checkmate in two. Can you see how? Click on the diagram to go to the answer
page.
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www.chessblog.com
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Russian Chess Rapid Grand Prix: Aleksey Dreev Wins Title in Kirov
Chess blog for latest chess news and chess trivia (c) Alexandra Kosteniuk,
2012
Hi everyone,
The final tournament “Rapid Grand Prix of Russia 2012″ was played on
22-24th December in Kirov. The final was a knock-out event with 16
participants who scored most points in the Grand Prix rapid events
throughout the year.
Famous Grandmaster Aleksey Dreev, who became the European Rapid champion
last weekend, added another title by winning the prestigious Russian Rapid
Grand Prix, according to a Chessdom report.
In the final match Dreev defeated the 14-years old prodigy Vladislav
Artemiev... more »
Wednesday, December 19, 2012
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