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Moiseenko wins European Championship, Beliavsky among qualifiers World Cup

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Thursday, May 16, 2013 22:48

Despite a loss in the final round to Ian Nepomniachtchi, Alexander Moiseenko won the European Championship in Legnica, Poland. The Ukrainian...

Anand, Carlsen & Karjakin win in 7th round Norway Chess

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 20:13

Sergey Karjakin kept his half point lead at the Norway Chess tournament on Wednesday. The tournament leader defeated Hikarua Nakamura and his main...

Khotenashvili upsets the field to win Geneva Women's Grand Prix

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Wednesday, May 15, 2013 19:53

Bela Khotenashvili scored an upset victory at the FIDE Women's Grand Prix in Geneva. In what was the tournament of her life (at least until now!) the...

Norway Chess: Carlsen beats Radjabov, narrows gap with Karjakin

Carlsen beats Radjabov in Norway, narrows gap with Karjakin

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 21:48

Sergey Karjakin recovered well from his first loss yesterday by holding a difficult position with black against Vishy Anand. The Russian grandmaster...

FIDE dress code: no more beach-wear slips, torn pants or sport caps

FIDE dress code: no more beach slips, torn pants or sport caps

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 16:34

Earlier today FIDE published a proposal of one of its Vice Presidents, Ms. Beatriz Marinello, regarding a dress code for FIDE events. At the recent...

Kamsky & Krush win U.S. Championships

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Tuesday, May 14, 2013 11:02

Gata Kamsky won his 4th U.S. Championship title on Monday after beating Alejandro Ramirez in a nerve-racking rapid playoff. The two grandmasters had...