Archive for Grand Prix
Friday, August 14, 2009 1:26
With five decisive games, today's round of the Grand Prix tournament in Jermuk was even more spectacular than yesterday's, but a bad one for the local fans. Both Aronian and Akopian lost, while Ivanchuk won his second game in a row, against Cheparinov. The Ukrainian climbed up to shared first place with Leko. Full report.
The 5th tournament in...
Thursday, August 13, 2009 16:13
Aronian and Leko are leading the Jermuk Grand Prix with 3/4 after a great fourth round, in which they both won their White games, against Kamsky and Karjakin respectively. Ivanchuk moved to shared third place thanks to a wonderful attacking game against Alekseev. Full report.
The 5th tournament in the FIDE Grand Prix Series takes place in Jermuk...
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 4:56
Evgeny Alekseev was the only winner in the 3rd round in Jermuk - the Russian GM beat his compatriot Ernesto Inarkiev. The standings of the 5th Grand Prix tournament didn't change much: Aronian, Cheparinov and Leko lead with 2/3. Full, pictorial report.
The 5th tournament in the FIDE Grand Prix Series takes place in Jermuk, Armenia. It's a 14-...
Tuesday, August 11, 2009 2:36
In round 2 of the Grand Prix in Jermuk, Dmitry Jakoveno recovered from yesterday's loss by beating Gata Kamsky in just 29 moves. Top seed Levon Aronian joined leaders Cheparinov and Leko thanks to a victory in a queen ending against Alekseev. Full, pictorial report.
The 5th tournament in the FIDE Grand Prix Series takes place in Jermuk, Armenia....
Monday, August 10, 2009 0:54
The FIDE Grand Prix in Jermuk, Armenia started today with five draws and two decisive games in the first round. Cheparinov beat Jakovenko using the Four Knights while Peter Leko defeated Ernesto Inarkiev with Black in an Anti-Marshall. Full, pictorial report.
The 5th tournament in the FIDE Grand Prix Series takes place in Jermuk, Armenia. It's a...
Tuesday, August 04, 2009 19:37
After its 4th tournament in Nalchik, Russia (won by Levon Aronian) it has been very silent around the FIDE Grand Prix Series. Although FIDE hasn't communicated a thing yet, we can tell you that in just five days from now, the first round of the 5th GP will take off in Jermuk, Armenia - not Yerevan.
A bit of Grand Prix history
To refresh our memory...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 23:57
In what was arguably the finest round of the Grand Prix tournament in Nalchik, Levon Aronian managed to beat his direct competitor Peter Leko for first place in convincing and ravishing style. The rest of the games were equally entertaining.
After the Amber tournament in Nice in March, Levon Aronian today won his second tournament of the year:...
Wednesday, April 29, 2009 16:42
While Aronian got luckily away with a draw, Leko punished Kasimdzhanov for his bad performance. In the last round, starting two hours earlier today, Aronian and Leko will fight out in a direct confrontation who will be the winner of the 4th Grand Prix in Nalchik. Video added.
By IM Robert Ris
The first game that finished in round 12 was the...
Tuesday, April 28, 2009 16:19
Levon Aronian and runner-up Peter Leko both did their job by drawing their black games in the eleventh round in Nalchik and therefore nothing significantly changed in the standings. Because Ivanchuk and Gelfand won their games, the rest of the field has become very tight. With two rounds to go, Leko may want to try hard with White against...
Monday, April 27, 2009 20:29
Did someone say „Black is hot“? In round 10 of the Grand Prix he was not! The players with the black pieces only scored one draw out of six games plus another draw out of a non-game. Even the Petroff only scored 25 percent. As a result, Aronian is still in sole lead, now half a point ahead of Leko. Video added.
By Michael Schwerteck
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