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David vs. Goliath: Upsets of the Week

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By candidate master Peter Zhdanov, editor of Pogonina.com In this special weekly column we will be looking at the most... more »

Wei Yi has become the youngest GM in the world

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Romania Chess Championships 2013: Constantin Lupulescu, Cristina-Adela Foisor Win Titles

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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 »

Tata Steel Studies Composing tourney

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Report of the Arbiters' Commission

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*[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

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*[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

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[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 »

29th Cappelle-La-Grande Open: the tradition continues

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Women's World Team Chess Championship-2013

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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

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CBM training: Good knight bad bishop, Kazhgaleyev's knight hunt...

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Beginners' Chess 48-Minute Video Lecture with GM Yasser Seirawan

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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

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Pogonina.com offers you a selection of some of the most informative... more »

Armenia National Chess Championship 2013 from Jan 11

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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

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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

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[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

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[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

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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 »

Parsvnath Delhi International: Chandran and Suri lead

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Paul Keres Chess Memorial 2013 Begins Jan 11

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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 »

Nettavisen: We have tested the world's best chess program

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Guess Chess Queen™ Alexandra Kosteniuk's Secret Location

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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

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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

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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 »

Sir Patrick Moore, 4 March 1923 – 9 December 2012

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Alexander Fishbein Wins 31st Empire City Open in New York

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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

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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

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3rd JACC Anniversary 2013, BEKASI, OPEN, 9-10 MARET 2013, HADIAH TOTAL Rp.45 JUTA

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Hastings Chess 2013: GM Gawain Jones Wins Masters Section

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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 »

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

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Santa Clara Chess Open from Jan 4

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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

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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

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*[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 »

The secret to chess with Maurice Ashley

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Christmas puzzles 2012 – selfmate and trivia quiz

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SOSIALISASI PROGRAM KERJA JACC 2013, BOGOR, OPEN, CATUR CEPAT G20, 5 JANUARI 2013, Hadiah Total Rp.9 Juta

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AICF-AAI Cup 2012: Korobov leads with 3.5/5

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Coffee-Break Chess Puzzle: White Checkmates in Two

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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

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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

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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

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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

Skidelsky: How much is enough?

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A Merry Christmas with the 2012 ChessBase Puzzles

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Play Chess with Santa, Ashley Style + Print 3D Chess Pieces

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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

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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

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*[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 »

Vishy Remembers – Part II

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Bidding procedure for the FIDE World Women's Championship Match 2013

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[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

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[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 »

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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...

CBM training: opposition, amazing blows, Fine's rule

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AICF-AAI Cup 2012: Gupta beats leader Korobov, who leads with Alekseev

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Special Chess Event in Moscow: Boris Spassky Guest of Honour

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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[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?

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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''''''

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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 »

World Cities Chess Team Champion in Al Ain, UAE

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Santa Clara Chess Open from Jan 4

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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

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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

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*[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

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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

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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 »

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