2018 Festival Internacional Szmetan-Giardelli
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It was a tough tournament and a tough two weeks, but at the end of it … Read the rest
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17th Asian Continental Championship /rd 5
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Today was the half-way point of the 9 round tournament, and few of the top boards were willing to take any unnecessary … Read the rest
Tuesday Coffee
How are you today? The year might see its end fast approaching, but chess activity seems to be as strong as ever! … Read the rest
17th Asian Continental Championship
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Asia’s strongest championship in 2018, serving as a qualification event for the next FIDE World Championship … Read the rest
2018 Festival Internacional Szmetin – Giardelli /r5
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After 5 rounds of the Szmetan – Giardelli International not less than 4 players are tied for first place with 3.5 pts … Read the rest
2018 Festival Internacional Szmetan – Giardelli
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One of Argentina’s strongest round robins in years is the centre piece of this year’s Festival. There is also an Open … Read the rest
FIDE does U-turn
Political opportunism in St.Petersburg?
I hope that this will not be the way Dvorkovich intends to run FIDE in the future. Earlier today FIDE announced… Read the rest
2018 World Seniors Championship in Bled
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These ‘senior’ championships are becoming popular! This one is taking place between the 17th and 30th of November in Bled. Four sections, … Read the rest
Felipe Menna Barreto wins 2nd Duchamp Rio International
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Congrats to surprise winner (fm) Felipe Menna Barreto for winning the tournament ahead of numerous higher ranked players. Portugal’s (gm) Luis Galego … Read the rest
Ju Wenjun retains World Champion title!
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What a day for Ju Wenjun! Not only did she win the tie breaker (3-1) against Katerina Lagno, but she also won … Read the rest
Women’s World Ch Game #4
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The Comeback Kid!
Lagno’s luck ran out today as Ju Wenjun, with her back to the wall and facing elimination, showed that … Read the rest
Women’s World Ch Game #3
High Tension in Game 3
After yesterday’s loss, Ju Wenjun played ‘all in‘ in today’s game. A sharp King’s Indian soon appeared on … Read the rest
Women’s World Ch Game#2
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Round 2 of the Finals of the Women’s World Championship witnessed Katerina Lagno surprise her opponent with something other than her usual … Read the rest
Women’s World Championship Game#1
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Nerves ruled the day! The current World Champion, Ju Wenjun, had the white pieces against Katerina Lagno. A complicated opening lead to … Read the rest
2nd Duchamp International in Rio
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In honour of the famous artist Marcel Duchamp, who was a passionate promoter of the game. Takes place in Rio de Janeiro … Read the rest
