Video’s ronde 7 M-Tel
16 May 2008 12:44 PM
We present two new videos, from the 7th round of the M-Tel Masters: Ivanchuk-Topalov, including the thrilling timetrouble phase, and an interview with Paco Vallejo, second of Veselin Topalov. full story »
Just in: Victor Bologan on the 4…a6 Slav
16 May 2008 11:51 AM
Elite Grandmasters will only very rarely write opening books. One great example I recall was Alexander Morozevich, in his 2007 bestseller (published by us) on the Chigorin Defence.
That is why New In Chess are extremely proud to announce today the arrival of a new and groundbreaking opening book: The Chebanenko Slav According to Bologan.
Indeed, Victor Bologan himself has written a complete monography on one of the main systems for Black today: 237 pages, 22 chapters on the 4. ..a6 Slav!
This will probably be the most important opening book of the year, not only because this variation is extremely popular (both with GM’s and club players), but also because of the happy mix of high quality and accessiblity.
Bologan pays homage to the inventor of this system, legendary coach Vyacheslav Chebanenko. With crystal-clear conclusions and dozens of tests, this book is a must for modern chess players.
Kramnik tough match for Navara
16 May 2008 11:40 AM
This week David Navara and Vladimir Kramnik are playing a rapid match in Prague. It’s clear that Navara is facing an opponent who’s very strong - perhaps a bit too strong? full story »
Ivanchuk close to victory
15 May 2008 6:54 PM
Even with just fifteen seconds for three moves, Ivanchuk managed to hold his rival Topalov to a draw today, virtually securing tournament victory. full story »
Interview GM Erwin l’Ami
15 May 2008 2:52 PM
GM Erwin l’Ami, who recently finished shared second at the European Ch in Plovdiv, hasn’t returned home yet. Here in Sofia he’s the second of Ivan Cheparinov. A short interview with someone who works very hard… full story »
Video Ivanchuk-Radjabov
15 May 2008 1:04 PM
The first video is finished: we focus on Ivanchuk-Radjabov, including the press conference afterwards. full story »
Ivanchuk doesn’t win, Topalov does
14 May 2008 11:11 PM
Ivanchuk’s winning streak in Sofia came to an end today: Radjabov held him to a draw. Topalov defeated Aronian again and moved within a point of the leader. Cheparinov beat Bu with Black. full story »
In Sofia!
14 May 2008 3:44 PM
ChessVibes is in Sofia! Yesterday I arrived at the Bulgarian capital to cover the last five rounds of the M-Tel Masters. Will Ivanchuk consolidate, or is he still hungry? Will Topalov catch him? We’ll wait and see! full story »
Four share win at Limburg Open
13 May 2008 6:21 PM
GM Nijboer, GM Jones, IM Swinkels and IM Klimov have won an extraordinary warm second edition of the ENCI Limburg Open. full story »
Out now: Vol. 3 of Dvoretsky’s training series
13 May 2008 5:21 PM
Mark Dvoretsky is generally considered to be the best chess coach in the world.
The series of training books he is currently writing with Artur Jussupow, one of his most successful pupils, has reached its next stage.
We just received School of Future Champions, Vol. 3. It deals with endgame technique, and it has again the quality we are used to get from the master.
Serious chess students who want to raise their level of play are well advised to get a copy of this book, and study it.
The first two volumes in this series are also in stock:
Ivanchuk beats them all
12 May 2008 8:26 PM
The story isn’t really changing but nonetheless getting more exceptional by the day: in the fifth round Vassily Ivanchuk also beat Levon Aronian and this way he already made history by winning the first leg of the M-Tel Masters with a 100% score. full story »
Ivanchuk on 4/4
11 May 2008 6:43 PM
And he did it again: Vassily Ivanchuk is now on 4/4 in Sofia after he beat Cheparinov today. This way he extended his lead since Radjabov-Topalov and Bu Xiangzhi-Aronian both ended in a draw. full story »
Four leaders at Limburg Open
11 May 2008 1:00 PM
After three rounds, only four players still have a 100% score at the ENCI Limburg Open: IM Robin Swinkels, IM Sergey Klimov, GM Vladimir Epishin and GM Friso Nijboer. We have a video introducing the tournament. full story »
Ivanchuk wins again, and so does Topalov
10 May 2008 11:46 PM
In the third round of the Mtel Masters Ivanchuk scored his third point; his opponent Bu Xiangzhi blundered already on move seven. Topalov beat Cheparinov and Radjabov-Aronian was drawn. full story »
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