Review: Two Classics
June 30, 2009 by Arne Moll · 5 Comments
Peter told me last week he had been to a concert called The Beatles vs. The Stones. Tastes differ, but still … as a Beatles fan I can’t help feeling tempted to start a discussion with Stones fans sometimes, just for fun. Do they really think Sticky Fingers is better than Sgt. Pepper? Read more
Only Spoelman still on 100% in Hilversum
June 30, 2009 by Peter Doggers · 6 Comments
Last week he was awarded the GM title by FIDE and after three rounds he’s the sole leader at the strong Intomart GfK Open in Hilversum, The Netherlands: Wouter Spoelman. A total of 5 IMs and 10 GMs play, including the youngest GM in the world, Anish Giri, who’s defending his title. Read more
Berelovich, Van den Doel and Khenkin win in Haarlem
June 29, 2009 by Peter Doggers · 3 Comments
Igor Khenkin Sunday won the NOVA College Weekender in Haarlem on tiebreak, sharing first place and prize money with GMs Aleksandar Berelovich and Erik van den Doel. Berelovich caught the leaders Khenkin and Van den Doel who had drawn their last-round game in 8 moves, to the disappointment of the organizer and the fans. Read more
Grischuk wins 3rd ICC Mainz qualifier
June 29, 2009 by Editors · 4 Comments
Top seed Alexander Grischuk of Russia was in majestic form on Sunday as he easily won the Mainz Chess Classic Chess960 online title hosted on ICC. Besides 750 Euros and accommodation and breakfast at the Hilton Mainz Hotel, Grischuk won an automatic seat in two tournaments at the Mainz Chess Classic. Read more
Ivanchuk about… Ivanchuk
June 28, 2009 by Peter Doggers · 8 Comments
One of the side events at last month’s Leon rapid tournament was an interesting “lecture” by Vassily Ivanchuk. It was more like a pleasant converstation between the Ukrainian and Miguel Illescas & Leontxo Garcia, about Ivanchuk’s life and career. A few quotes and anecdotes. Read more
Weekly Endgame Study (126)
June 27, 2009 by Yochanan Afek · 1 Comment
Every week we present you an endgame study selected by IM Yochanan Afek: player, trainer, endgame study composer and writer. A week later the solution is published. Good luck solving! Read more
The complete King’s Indian Household
June 26, 2009 by New in Chess (ADVERTORIALS) · Comments Off
Victor Bologan has revealed the true spirit of the King’s Indian Defence.
This brand new book presents a complete Black repertoire, uncovers its secrets and shows its typical resources. Bologan says: “Black should direct the fight in the spirit of the Benko Gambit or the modern Benoni”.
As you know, the KID is probably the most romantic response to 1.d4. It has survived the test of time and has been played at the highest level. Both Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov had superb results with it.
The KID is in a state of constant development. The evaluations of its various lines change constantly and sometimes quite dramatically at that.
This book is written for chess players of all levels, since the principles of the King’s Indian Defence are equally applicable to amateurs as well as to super-grandmasters.
You can get a hold of The King’s Indian here!
Armenia beats France 19.5-12.5
June 26, 2009 by Peter Doggers · 34 Comments
On the day that Michael Jackson passed away, the rapid match in Paris between Armenia and France ended in a 19.5-12.5 victory for the Olympic gold medal winners. Tigran Petrossian had the highest score: 6 out of 8. Big pictorial report. Read more
Ivanchuk wins Kings Tournament in Bazna
June 25, 2009 by Peter Doggers · 3 Comments
Vassily Ivanchuk won the Kings Tournament in Bazna after drawing quickly with Radjabov in the last round. The Ukrainian finished on 7/10, unreachable for his closest rival Boris Gelfand, who eventually finished a point behind the winner after drawing with Kamsky. Shirov ended his tournament with a nice victory over Nisipeanu. Read more
Complete field super-tournament in London announced
June 25, 2009 by Peter Doggers · 23 Comments
The complete field of the London super-tournament, to be held in December this year, was announced today. It turned out to be an interesting mixture with some of the world’s best players and some young British talents: Michael Adams, Magnus Carlsen, David Howell, Vladimir Kramnik, Luke McShane, Hikaru Nakamura, Ni Hua and Nigel Short. Read more
