Najer wins World Open

Again, an “Armageddon” game had to decide a major event in the United States, but the spectators and winner Evgeny Najer probably didn’t complain. Last Sunday, the Russian won the World Open in Philadelphia. full story »

Sergey’s Short Slaughter: 7.5-2.5

In a rapid match that was held this week in Kiev, Ukraine, Sergey Karjakin proved far too strong for former world title contender Nigel Short: 7.5-2.5. full story »

Leko wins 3rd title in Dortmund (update with video)

Peter Leko won his 3rd title in Dortmund today. He drew his game against Naiditsch, and not long afterwards his pursuers Nepomniachtchi and Gustafsson did the same. Update with interview Leko. full story »

Naiditsch on his wins against Van Wely & Kramnik

After Gustafsson, Naiditsch also defeated Van Wely in a short game. He tells us what happened, and also reveals that his killing novelty against Kramnik was discovered only… the night before! full story »

Leko leads after beating Gustafsson

With a round to go, Leko has excellent chances to win his third Dortmund title. Today he beat Gustafsson and took over the lead from his opponent. Van Wely lost another short game, this time against Naiditsch. Update with video. full story »

“Gusti” grabs sole lead in Dortmund - update with video

Surprise, surprise! Last seeded, Jan “Gusti” Gustafsson grabbed sole lead today in Dortmund by beating Van Wely with Black in just 18 moves. Video interview added. Ivanchuk beat Naiditsch and Mamedyarov-Kramnik and Leko-Nepomniachtchi were drawn. full story »

Back in Dortmund

ChessVibes is back in Dortmund. Due to some delay I arrived just ten minutes before the start of round five; just in time to start the camera(s). full story »

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