Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009
Malakhov ends So’s fairy tale run in World Chess Cup 12/03/2009 02:14 PM KHANTY-Mansiysk, Russia - Filipino Grandmaster Wesley So's fairy tale-like campaign in the 2009 World Chess Cup finally came to an end Wednesday. So, dubbed by the foreign chess media here as the "biggest sensation in the tournament," lost all his three rapid tiebreak matches to GM Vladimir Malakhov of Russia...
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 11/30/2009
In his tiebreak match against Arkadij Naiditsch, Peter Svidler was almost dead and burnt yesterday. But like a phoenix he immediately struck on the first day of round 4, beating Alexei Shirov with Black. Like in his first three matches (!), Shakhriyar Mamedyarov started with a win as well today. Vassily Ivanchuk, by the way, [...]
Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | 11/27/2009
So stuns Ukrainian superstar Manila Standard Today Friday, November 27, 2009 WESLEY So escaped near-defeat to eliminate Ukrainian superstar Vassily Ivanchuk in the second game of their two-game mini match and advanced into the third round of the World Cup Wednesday night at Khanty-Mansyisk. So drew with Ivanchuk, recognized by chess experts as one of the most artistic players in the game, in 46 moves...
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 11/25/2009
After so many upsets yesterday, it was almost inevitable that some of the top seeds had to leave the World Cup after round 2. And indeed: Alexander Morozevich, Vassily Ivanchuk and Teimour Radjabov are out. Morozevich was beaten by Laznicka again, Ivanchuk couldn’t create winning chances with Black against So and Radjabov was held to [...]
The Kenilworthian (Free subscription) | 11/16/2009
The Tal Memorial concluded in Moscow with former World Champion Vladimir Kramnik winning with 6 out of 9 and Vassily Ivanchuk and Magnus Carlsen close behind with 5.5 out of 9. None of the top three finishers had any losses. Current World Champion Viswanathan Anand lost in the final round to Levon Aronian to drop to 5 out of 9, leaving him tied with Aronian for fourth and fifth. Carlsen was widely...
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 11/14/2009
Vladimir Kramnik won the Tal Memorial after successfully defending against a kingside attack by Vassily Ivanchuk in today’s last round. The game ended in a draw and because Anand was crushed by Aronian, Kramnik secured clear first place. Carlsen defeated Leko to finish shared 2nd, and to become the world’s number one in the live [...]
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 11/12/2009
In the only decisive game of the Tal Memorial’s 7th round, Vassily Ivanchuk defeated Boris Gelfand to reach a shared second place with Viswanathan Anand. The two are just half a point behind Vladimir Kramnik, with two rounds to go in Moscow. The Tal Memorial takes place November 4-18 in Moscow, Russia. The category 21 round-robin [...]
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009
When Vassily Ivanchuk appeared in the playing hall for his round 5 game against Magnus Carlsen, almost all participants of the Tal Memorial couldn’t resist a smile. This unique moment, just before the games started, was captured and uploaded to YouTube. The following video shows the start of the 5th round in Moscow. At the end [...]
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 10/23/2009
A deeply disappointed Vassily Ivanchuk walked into the press room this evening after drawing with Sergei Tiviakov. Ukraine’s number one was sure he was winning today. Anish Giri drew also his fifth game, against Judit Polgar. In the open group Haslinger won against Nijboer and now only needs a draw tomorrow to win outright. The 17th [...]
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 10/22/2009
After Anish Giri and Vassily Ivanchuk also drew their second encounter quickly, it was Sergei Tiviakov who finally won a game in Hoogeveen. In the fourth round he beat Judit Polgar and grabbed the lead with 2.5/4. The 17th Univé Chess Tournament, formerly known as Essent Tournament but sponsored by insurance company Univé this year, takes [...]
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
“Amazingly, I’m still on first place after two rounds. No, even better, I have the highest tpr,” Anish Giri said after his draw with Sergei Tiviakov today. The youngest participant was happy to share his thoughts about the game with us. Judit Polgar missed a win with Black against Vassily Ivanchuk and so after two [...]
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 10/19/2009
Here’s a first video from Hoogeveen. On the first day of the Crown Group in Hoogeveen we spoke to Vassily Ivanchuk and Judit Polgar, the two favourites to win the 17th edition. Enjoy!
Susan Polgar Chess Blog (Free subscription) | 10/12/2009
Magnificent Magnus By Lubomir Kavalek Special to The Washington Post Monday, October 12, 2009; 9:55 AM Magnus Carlsen will likely remember the Second Pearl Spring double-round elite tournament in Nanjing, China, for the rest of his life. The 18-year-old Norwegian superstar notched the greatest triumph of his young career, winning the event last week and outclassing the opposition. He left his nearest...
The Kenilworthian (Free subscription) | 10/09/2009
Phenomenal 18-year-old Super-GM Magnus Carlsen finished the Nanjing Spring tournament ( games at Chessgames ) with a win to give him an unbelievable 8 / 10 score for the event, leading his nearest competitor, world number one Veselin Topalov, by 2.5 points. With the win, Carlsen broke 2800 on the Live Ratings List , making him one of the few in chess history to have done so. He is now less than 8 points...
Chess news by ChessVibes (Free subscription) | 10/05/2009
Ural and Monte Carlo are the defending champions at the European Club Cup which started yesterday in Ohrid, Macedonia. Many big stars can be found at the top boards, including Levon Aronian, Vassily Ivanchuk and Alexei Shirov. Info, games, photos and all round 1 results. The 25th European Club Cup and the 14th European Club Cup [...]
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