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Classical Chess Puzzle: Bobby Fischer – Tigran Petrosian 1-0

August 1, 2013, 9:18 am
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A little chess flashback here. This position is from the game Bobby Fischer – Tigran Petrosian, 1961. White is to play and checkmate in three. Though, of course, in the real game, Petrosian resigned after White’s next move. Can you spot the winning combination? You can find the solution with Chess King.
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Sexy Chess Diva: Name Her

August 1, 2013, 9:44 am
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This photos are from an aptly titled article: Leave it to the Russians to Make Chess Look Sexy. In the most creative interpretation of spring’s game winning trend,Nikolay Biryukov stages his shoot for Elle Russia on an oversized chess board and makes blonde bombshell ------------ his main player. Right! Fill in the blank!






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Bangladesh Chess News: Ziaur Rahman Zia Wins Rating Chess

August 2, 2013, 6:35 am
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GM Ziaur Rahman Zia of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club emerged unbeaten champion in the Bishal Trade and Rupali Sarees International Rating Chess Tournament that concluded Thursday at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall-Room, reports BSS. Zia earned 8.5 points to clinch the title. Former junior Champion Abdullah Al-Saif of Access Group became runner-up with 7.5 points. Four players shared 7 points. Their ties were broken by tie-breaking system. Their positions are 3rd-IM Abu Sufian Shakil Access Group, 4th-Sharif Hossain of Fire Service & Civil Defense, 5th-FM Mehdi Hasan Parag of Access Group and 6th-Uten.

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Four Players Tie in First Place at Olivier Breisacher Memorial, Tiebreaks to Follow

August 2, 2013, 8:15 am
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The very exciting Olivier Breisacher Memorial in Biel had its last round today. The whole tournament was very intriguing regarding the standings, as all the players showed their strength at some point. After Etienne Bacrot led for a couple of rounds, Ding Liren took over first place and seemed ready to grab the title today. however, things went other way.

After today’s results, no less than four players tied for first place with 14 points each. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, who missed a lot of chances during the whole event, scored a final win over leader Ding Liren; meanwhile, Etienne Bacrot and Alexander Moiseenko took this opportunity to also catch the Chinese with a draw. Ian Nepomniachtchi and Richard Rapport also split the point.

Ding Liren was a win away from clear first place and, in retrospect, given the other results, he would have taken the trophy even with a draw. On the other hand, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave arrived with a slim chance of catching the leaders, and he took it. He had a remarkable performance in most of his games, so the final result only seems fair.

The young Chinese used his only weapon against the 1.d4 systems, the King’s Indian Defense. The players took a sideline and ended up focusing most of the fight on the queenside. A very slow maneuvering battle began and white obtained the better of it. When the smoke cleared, Vachier-Lagrave was a pawn up with four rooks on the board, and the grinding began. Only on move 75, Ding Liren finally gave up hopes when it is clear that white will either end up in a totally won pawn endgame, or will get a second pawn if the rooks are left on the board. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave defeated Ding Liren with white

The other key game of the round was Etienne Bacrot – Alexander Moiseenko. The oldest participants showed throughout the event that they are still capable of fighting with the new generations. In previous rounds, Bacrot saved a couple of inferior pawn endgames and Moiseenko showed his class and preparation with the white pieces.

The players went into a Nimzo-Indian and started simplifying the position rather quickly. None of them took too many chances, as they focused their strengths on trying to win a pawn in a very positional battle. The defensive skills of the experienced GMs were up to the task and they reached a drawn position on 32 moves. Both of them will participate in tomorrow’s tiebreak to fight for first place.

Ian Nepomniachtchi had a rather disappointing performance, given the fact that he arrived as the second seed. Richard Rapport arrived as the outsider and could not cope with the pressure of playing these strong GMs, however, he showed a lot of creativity and added a lot of value to the event. It would not be surprising if they invite him again next year. These two players finished at the bottom of the standings after drawing their last round game.

The four players that tied on first place will play a mini-tournament tomorrow to decide who will be the champion. The rules are presented below:

There will be semi-finals in blitz (two games with 5’+2’’; if 1-1, one Armageddon game). The semi-finals will be Player 1- Player 4 and Player 2- Player 3 (according to Sonnenborn-Berger), with 1 and 2 having the priority to choose the color.

Then, the winners make the final: two rapid games with 15 minutes, with increase of 10’’/move. If 1-1, two games with 5’+2”. If again 1-1, one Armageddon game with 5’ for white (has to win) and 4’ for black. (www.chessdo.com)

The pairings for the semifinals are Bacrot – Moiseenko and Vachier-Lagrave – Ding Liren.

Final Standings:
1 Etienne Bacrot 2714 FRA 14 68.00
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 2719 FRA 14 61.00
Ding Liren 2714 CHN 14 61.00
Alexander Moiseenko 2699 UKR 14 59.00
5 Ian Nepomniachtchi 2717 RUS 10 55.00
6 Richard Rapport 2693 HUN 6 38.00

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Ni Hua Wins China Rapid Chess Event in Senzhen

August 2, 2013, 9:11 am
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The 3rd China Rapid Chess Tournament took place from July 29th until August 1st in Senzhen. Eight of the strongest players from the Oriental country will battle in a round-robin event with a rapid time control. With such a strong field and the little amount of rounds, it was not surprising that four players tied on first place, all with 4 points. The first tiebreak criterion was the result of direct encounters among the tied players. Ni Hua was declared winner after evaluating this factor.

Second place went to Wang Yue, who arrived directly after leading his national team to beat the USA in Ningbo. Third place went to Zhou Jianchao. Former women’s world champion Hou Yifan had an unfortunate event and finished in last place. (www.chessdom.com)

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Maxime Vachier-Lagrave Wins Olivier Breisacher Chess Memorial in Biel

August 3, 2013, 10:46 am
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French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave defeated Liren Ding 2-0 in a blitz semifinal and then Alexander Moiseenko 1.5-0.5 in a rapid final to claim the top prize in the Olivier Breisacher Memorial in Biel, Switzerland. Olivier Breisacher Memorial was the main event of the 46th Biel Chess Festival. After the regular ten rounds in the tournament as many as four players shared the first place with 14 points each (three points for a win, one for draw) - Etienne Bacrot 2714 FRA, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave 2719 FRA, Ding Liren 2714 CHN and Alexander Moiseenko UKR 2699.

Ian Nepomniachtchi 2717 RUS was fifth, while Richard Rapport 2693 HUN finished sixth.

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Karpov Chess Simul at Sokolniki Club Opening

August 4, 2013, 10:04 am
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Sunday chess video time: Here are two videos from the July 27 opening ceremony of the chess club 'Sokolniki'. A simultaneous was held with the 12th World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov. There were lots of prizes as well!










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Parimarjan Negi Wins Politiken Chess Cup

August 5, 2013, 2:17 pm
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Indian Grandmaster Parimarjan Negi emerged convincing winner of the 2013 Politiken Cup following his last-round victory against earlier co-leader Sabino Brunello of Italy.

Negi completed the event with 9,0 points from ten games, leaving the chasing pack of seven players a full point behind. This is his second trophy at the Politiken Cup following the success in 2009.

Politiken Cup was held from 27th July to 4th August at the Konventum Lo-Skolen in Helsingør, Denmark. 309 players from 26 countries took participation.

Tournament director was IA Lars-Henrik Bech Hansen. More information on the official website. (www.chessdom.com)


Final standings:


1 GM Negi Parimarjan IND 2634 – 9
2 GM Cheparinov Ivan BUL 2678 – 8
3 GM Edouard Romain FRA 2662 – 8
4 GM Maze Sebastien FRA 2547 – 8
5 GM Hansen Sune Berg DEN 2549 – 8
6 GM Timman Jan H NED 2584 – 8
7 GM Brunello Sabino ITA 2593 – 8
8 GM Van Kampen Robin NED 2595 – 8
9 GM Erenburg Sergey USA 2615 – 7.5
10 GM Melkumyan Hrant ARM 2632 – 7.5
11 IM Bekker-Jensen Simon DEN 2414 – 7.5
12 GM Bulski Krzysztof POL 2534 – 7.5
13 FM Ochsner Bjorn Moller DEN 2343 – 7.5
14 GM Smerdon David AUS 2521 – 7
15 GM Hector Jonny SWE 2509 – 7
16 IM Glud Jakob Vang DEN 2520 – 7
17 GM Schandorff Lars DEN 2522 – 7
18 GM Halkias Stelios GRE 2565 – 7
19 GM Grandelius Nils SWE 2573 – 7
20 GM Danielsen Henrik ISL 2510 – 7
21 GM Kunin Vitaly GER 2502 – 7
22 FM Aabling-Thomsen Jakob DEN 2370 – 7
23 IM Carlstedt Jonathan GER 2387 – 7
24 IM Andersen Mads DEN 2477 – 7
25 GM Rasmussen Allan Stig DEN 2502 – 7
26 IM Svane Rasmus GER 2427 – 7
27 FM Tari Aryan NOR 2383 – 7
28 IM Haugli Petter NOR 2287 – 7
29 Louis Thibault FRA 2222 – 7
30 IM Nilssen John Arni FAI 2353 – 7
31 FM Arvola Benjamin NOR 2347 – 7
32 FM Larsen Karsten DEN 2270 – 7
33 Rydstrom Tom SWE 2172 – 7
34 GM Kristiansen Jens DEN 2396 – 6.5
Stojanovski Sandi DEN 2270 – 6.5
36 GM Portisch Lajos HUN 2479 – 6.5
37 IM Argandona Riveiro Inigo ESP 2388 – 6.5
38 Englert Fabian GER 2282 – 6.5
39 FM Teplyi Igor DEN 2409 – 6.5
40 FM Carstensen Jacob DEN 2384 – 6.5
41 FM Holm Kristian Stuvik NOR 2255 – 6.5
42 FM Bekker-Jensen David DEN 2310 – 6.5
43 IM Soors Stef BEL 2405 – 6.5
44 WGM Saduakassova Dinara KAZ 2340 – 6.5
45 IM Lund Silas DEN 2421 – 6.5
46 Nilsen Joachim Birger NOR 2259 – 6.5
47 Rosenkilde Alexander DEN 2260 – 6.5
48 Skjoldager Per DEN 2136 – 6.5
49 Schou-Moldt Thomas DEN 2202 – 6.5
50 WGM Cherednichenko Svetlana UKR 2290 – 6.5
51 Gandrud Vegar Koi NOR 2267 – 6.5
52 Royset Pal NOR 2170 – 6.5
53 Thybo Jesper Sondergaard DEN 2097 – 6.5
54 Nilsen Martin NOR 1820 – 6.5
55 Poulsen Iver DEN 2087 – 6.5
56 IM Mikkelsen Nikolaj DEN 2418 – 6
57 FM Friedrich Norbert GER 2305 – 6
Hobber Anders NOR 2278 – 6
59 Lindgren Philip SWE 2287 – 6
60 Jorgensen Dennis DEN 2245 – 6
61 FM Bach Matthias GER 2251 – 6
62 Hagen Anders Gjerdrum NOR 2187 – 6
63 Eriksson Christian DEN 2143 – 6
64 Grant Jonathan I M SCO 2235 – 6
65 Bruun Henrik Emil DEN 2078 – 6
66 Merkesvik Sondre NOR 1980 – 6
67 Vistisen Lars DEN 2177 – 6
68 FM Fossan Petter NOR 2245 – 6
69 Percivaldi Martin DEN 2178 – 6
Carnstam Tomas SWE 2052 – 6
71 Klings Peter GER 2167 – 6
72 Haubro Martin DEN 2201 – 6
73 FM Matthiesen Martin DEN 2275 – 6
74 Hansen Victor NOR 2089 – 6
75 Brorsen Jacob Abildlund DEN 2142 – 6
76 FM Nielsen Lars Aaes DEN 2265 – 6
77 Pedersen Nicolai Kvist Brondt DEN 2180 – 6
78 Jepsen Thomas Tange DEN 2079 – 6
79 Kristensen Kjell Ole NOR 2141 – 6
80 Garberg Tore NOR 1914 – 6
81 Ivarsson Torbjorn SWE 2121 – 6
82 Rolvag Mikael NOR 2162 – 6
83 Mihajlov Sebastian NOR 2138 – 6
84 Stray Gunnar NOR 2056 – 6
85 Martinsen Stig K NOR 2164 – 6
86 Colpe Malte GER 2311 – 6
87 CM Heedt Thorsten Dr. GER 2173 – 6
88 Andersen Soren Mikkel DEN 2115 – 6
89 Boukhris-Ferre Yacine FRA 2058 – 6
90 Henriksen Geir NOR 2215 – 6
91 Roggensack Hans Peter GER 1950 – 6
92 Petersen Peter Birk DEN 2155 – 6
93 Undheim Bjarne NOR 1838 – 6
94 Schmidt Kresten DEN 2272 – 5.5
95 CM Molvig Henrik DEN 2167 – 5.5
96 Evertsson Lennart SWE 2200 – 5.5
97 Pedersen Henrik Bolding DEN 2118 – 5.5
98 Hinrichs Jan GER 2072 – 5.5
99 Rorvik Jon F. NOR 2154 – 5.5
100 Segovia Sanchez Antonio ESP 2059 – 5.5
101 Andersen Morten DEN 2166 – 5.5
102 Spanton Tim R ENG 2015 – 5.5
103 Smagin Nikita RUS 2081 – 5.5
104 Christiansen Jens Jorgen DEN 2121 – 5.5
105 Thuesen Mogens DEN 2267 – 5.5
106 Christensen Bo Garner DEN 2256 – 5.5
107 Riis Jens SWE 2174 – 5.5
108 Thaler Toni SUI 2091 – 5.5
109 Olsen Miriam F DEN 1959 – 5.5
110 Eddy Samuel DEN 2096 – 5.5
Haldorsen Benjamin NOR 1983 – 5.5
112 Jorgensen Rasmus DEN 2064 – 5.5
Pettersen Joar Gullestad NOR 1944 – 5.5
114 Collareta Giovanni ITA 2108 – 5.5
115 Alquist Erik SWE 2053 – 5.5
116 Leutwyler Martin SUI 2180 – 5.5
117 Nielsen Jan Mose DEN 2088 – 5.5
118 Christenson Bjorn Aa NOR 1886 – 5.5
119 Lundberg Roland SWE 1996 – 5.5
120 Jacobsen Fredrik Beer NOR 1935 – 5.5
121 Jensen Ib DEN 1977 – 5.5
122 Preuss Flemming DEN 1994 – 5.5
123 Oland Arne DEN 1955 – 5.5
124 Hedin Niclas SWE 1969 – 5.5
125 Sopko Cassio Roberto BRA 0 – 5.5
126 Alfven Jorgen SWE 1851 – 5.5
127 Quinn David SCO 1983 – 5.5
128 Marthedal Anton Mehmet Yildiz DEN 1644 – 5.5
129 Satre Roger NOR 1833 – 5.5
130 Johansen Stian NOR 2085 – 5
131 Karlsson Ulf SWE 1973 – 5
132 Petersen Martin Reib DEN 2009 – 5
133 Hinrichs Lars GER 1997 – 5
134 Taksrud Vidar NOR 2050 – 5
135 Kristensen Bjarke Hautop DEN 1921 – 5
136 FM Andersen Daniel DEN 1917 – 5
137 Skovgaard Ib DEN 2036 – 5
138 Skjoldager Mikael DEN 2088 – 5
139 Schmied Andreas GER 2063 – 5
140 Jensen Tobias Ilsoe DEN 1954 – 5
141 Skovgaard Tom DEN 1962 – 5
142 Rolvaag Birk Anders NOR 1988 – 5
143 Ancion Merowig BEL 1954 – 5
144 Nielsen Morten DEN 1965 – 5
145 Tryggestad Andreas Garberg NOR 1774 – 5
146 Fjellengen Bard NOR 1869 – 5
147 Green Per SWE 1967 – 5
148 Skjoldager Flemming DEN 1979 – 5
149 Svedberg Hans SWE 2011 – 5
150 Thiry Jean-Christophe BEL 1981 – 5
151 Heimisson Hilmir Freyr ISL 1690 – 5
152 Helin Mikael SWE 1910 – 5
153 Marder Simon SWE 2049 – 5
Nordstrom Hakon N NOR 1830 – 5
155 Henrichsen Jens DEN 1937 – 5
156 Borg Flemming DEN 1855 – 5
157 Justinussen Sigurd B. FAI 1970 – 5
158 Greeuw Sietske NED 1971 – 5
159 Larsen Ulrik DEN 1992 – 5
160 Rasmussen Morten DEN 1921 – 5
161 Degerfeldt Sven SWE 1921 – 5
162 Svendsen Peter DEN 1974 – 5
163 Molin Claus DEN 1982 – 5
164 Olsson Tomas SWE 1932 – 5
165 Andersen Rune DEN 2083 – 5
166 Rasmussen Lars DEN 1977 – 5
167 Nielsen Ejgild DEN 1900 – 5
168 Andreasen Jakup A.R. FAI 2008 – 5
169 Jensen Michael Agermose DEN 2066 – 5
170 Rasmussen Morten DEN 1920 – 5
171 CM Hyldkrog Lars DEN 2009 – 5
172 Lofgren Claes DEN 2127 – 5
173 Strachan Christian C. DEN 1873 – 5
174 Jacobsen Mikkel Manosri DEN 1928 – 5
175 Hansen Anders SWE 1709 – 5
176 Hansen Rasmus Agertoft DEN 1945 – 5
177 Halamus Agata POL 2046 – 4.5
178 Johansson Alexander SWE 2022 – 4.5
179 Molvig Julius DEN 1889 – 4.5
180 Hanssen Johnny NOR 1879 – 4.5
181 Jensen Soren Holm DEN 2004 – 4.5
182 Pedersen Carl Aage DEN 1734 – 4.5
183 Olsen Filip Boe DEN 1753 – 4.5
184 Andersen Dag NOR 1860 – 4.5
185 Frederiksen Kristian Pade DEN 1823 – 4.5
186 Hansen Morten Moller DEN 2126 – 4.5
187 Hansen Alex Mehr DEN 1953 – 4.5
188 Bjornes Leif NOR 1918 – 4.5
189 Klitgaard Ebbe DEN 1935 – 4.5
190 Philipsen William Horup DEN 1922 – 4.5
191 Kistrup Nicolai DEN 1623 – 4.5
192 Madsen Ole Rysgaard DEN 1919 – 4.5
193 Sorensen Dick DEN 2000 – 4.5
194 Bue Gunnar NOR 1654 – 4.5
195 Bayhan Erkan DEN 1753 – 4.5
196 Jensen Kim Ronnow SWE 0 – 4.5
197 Nordin Eric SWE 1874 – 4.5
198 Oe Oluf DEN 1992 – 4.5
199 Saltvedt Martin NOR 0 – 4.5
200 Hansen Ib Lynaes DEN 1895 – 4.5
201 Rasmussen Ole DEN 1727 – 4.5
202 Bjorn Lasse E NOR 1810 – 4.5
203 Svorono Gabriel SWE 1819 – 4.5
204 Hansen Tommy NOR 1804 – 4.5
205 Jarlnaes Erik DEN 1961 – 4.5
206 Marshall Michael DEN 1839 – 4.5
207 Nielsen Jens Holm DEN 1849 – 4.5
208 Andersen Claus Nis DEN 1806 – 4.5
209 Martinez Vestergard Kristian ESP 1809 – 4.5
210 Satre Mathias NOR 1805 – 4.5
211 Ranby Hans SWE 1958 – 4.5
212 Christophersen David DEN 1818 – 4.5
213 Egholm Leif DEN 1793 – 4.5
214 Pedersen Jan Kaas DEN 2018 – 4.5
215 Willumsen Henrik DEN 2127 – 4
216 Christensen Janus DEN 2156 – 4
217 Jacobsen Per DEN 1641 – 4
218 Zyde Fadmal DEN 1675 – 4
219 Greibrokk Ingrid Andrea NOR 1598 – 4
220 Rosell Sven SWE 1973 – 4
221 Norlander Svante SWE 1796 – 4
222 Rasmussen Henning DEN 1835 – 4
223 Christiansen Niels Jorgen DEN 1669 – 4
224 Sjol Henrik NOR 1871 – 4
225 Kopperberg Steen DEN 1777 – 4
226 Endresen Ola Torstein NOR 1399 – 4
227 Torkilseng Runar NOR 1827 – 4
228 Maagaard David Bille DEN 1821 – 4
229 Rose Dennis Lauge DEN 1827 – 4
230 Kyrkjebo Marte B. NOR 1641 – 4
231 Henninger Holger DEN 1759 – 4
232 Moller Arne DEN 1860 – 4
233 Larsen Hans Haagen DEN 1712 – 4
234 Tandrup Michael DEN 2018 – 4
235 Moltu Eirik Andre NOR 0 – 4
236 Henningsen Lasse DEN 1779 – 4
237 Rendlev Niels Moller DEN 1843 – 4
238 Nielsen Leo DEN 1752 – 4
239 Kearsley Raymond J ENG 1764 – 4
240 Wiberg Jonas SWE 1877 – 4
241 Kristensen Thomas Overgaard DEN 1645 – 4
242 Suntharalingam Jarani NOR 1644 – 4
243 Thinley Shanphen SWE 0 – 3.5
244 Nielsen John Bauneborg DEN 2161 – 3.5
245 Madison Sigurd SWE 1792 – 3.5
246 Bratteteig Tore-Inge NOR 1692 – 3.5
247 Larsen Ulrik Jejlskov DEN 1700 – 3.5
248 Tallaksen Henrik G NOR 0 – 3.5
249 Larsen Preben R. DEN 1836 – 3.5
250 Ottesen Soren Rud DEN 1782 – 3.5
Jacobsen Caroline Beer NOR 1585 – 3.5
252 Huse Sigurd Kjelsbol NOR 0 – 3.5
253 Jorgensen Orla Eilegaard DEN 1614 – 3.5
254 Merkesvik Frode NOR 1611 – 3.5
255 Kyrkjebo Hanna B. NOR 1577 – 3.5
256 Wadtland Flemming DEN 1585 – 3.5
257 Nielsen Kai Gylling DEN 1833 – 3.5
258 Fredericia Ellen DEN 1544 – 3.5
259 Standal Bard NOR 1807 – 3.5
260 Kyrkjebo Eirik NOR 1711 – 3.5
261 Kristensen Lars Ostergaard DEN 1666 – 3.5
262 Hansen Ole Foss DEN 1779 – 3.5
263 Skjolas Erling Dyrhaug NOR 1581 – 3.5
264 Nielsen Andre NOR 0 – 3.5
265 Rasmussen Arne DEN 1503 – 3.5
266 Yilmaz Kazim NOR 1651 – 3.5
267 Dyrhaug Sverre S NOR 1577 – 3.5
268 Videbaek Kurt DEN 0 – 3.5
269 Fossan Andreas NOR 1622 – 3.5
270 Starup Leo DEN 1686 – 3.5
271 Szucs Michell Daniel DEN 1504 – 3.5
272 Brogaard Lars DEN 1570 – 3.5
273 Larsen Daniel DEN 0 – 3.5
274 Olofsson-Dolk Mattis SWE 2113 – 3
275 Collins Alan ENG 1740 – 3
276 Merkesvik Amalie Isabel NOR 0 – 3
277 Emborg Jens DEN 1618 – 3
278 Sivaranjan Aschmirthan NOR 1583 – 3
279 Sorensen Bernhard DEN 1591 – 3
280 Greibrokk Maria NOR 0 – 3
281 Hansen Martin Mandrup DEN 1537 – 3
282 Bremer Erik DEN 1493 – 3
283 Sajjadi Kimiya NOR 1485 – 3
284 Larsen Jens Evald DEN 1533 – 3
285 Loveid Erik NOR 0 – 3
286 Thybo Thomas Sondergaard DEN 1512 – 3
287 Narheim Mats NOR 1315 – 3
288 Morkedal Oyvind NOR 1628 – 2.5
289 Thybo Jan DEN 1303 – 2.5
290 Wimo Jorgen DEN 1714 – 2.5
291 Flasen Aleksander NOR 0 – 2.5
292 Karlsson Mats SWE 0 – 2.5
293 Hagedorn Jutta GER 0 – 2.5
294 Wollan Joakim NOR 0 – 2.5
295 Petersen Albert Emil Lyng DEN 1533 – 2.5
296 Edwardsson Hannu Kalervo SWE 1474 – 2.5
297 Hein Jacob DEN 1491 – 2.5
298 Knudsen Jes West DEN 1886 – 2.5
299 Schjolin John DEN 0 – 2
300 Nielsen Bjorn DEN 1458 – 2
301 Huse Arne Kjelsbol NOR 0 – 2
302 Torgersen Markus NOR 1737 – 2
303 Tryggestad Linnea Garberg NOR 0 – 2
304 Bendixen Daniel DEN 1885 – 2
305 Haubro Sigfred DEN 2155 – 2
306 Bredeli Havard Iversen NOR 0 – 1.5
307 Agovic Seifo SWE 1678 – 1
308 Jensen Hans Askov DEN 1574 – 1
309 Gade Jens DEN 1623 – 1

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Michael Adams Wins Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting 2013

August 6, 2013, 2:43 am
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Hi everyone, 

English Grandmaster Michael Adams played in excellent shape to deservingly win the 41st Dortmund Sparkassen Chess Meeting 2013, which was held from 26th July to 4th August in Dortmund, Germany.

Adams took a clear first place with 7 points from nine games, leaving the most dangerous opponent Vladimir Kramnik half a point behind.

Adams' rating performance was 2925 and he earned 21 elo points. His next challenge will be the FIDE World Cup in Tromso.

Further below, Peter Leko and Arkadij Naiditsch shared the third place with 50% score.

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Strong Chess Girls: Name Them

August 6, 2013, 3:18 am
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Here are three strong women chess players. Can you name them? For the answer, keep reading Chess Blog and we will give you a full report on their recent achievement soon!

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Andorra Chess Open 2013: Andrey Vovk Wins Title

July 31, 2013, 8:53 am
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Hi everyone, 

Ukrainian Grandmaster Andrey Vovk is the new champion of the Andorra open. He finished in sole first place with 7.5 points. The event took place on 20-28th July at the Sant Gothard Hotel in Erts (La Massana). Vovk was the only player with 6.5 points that won his last round game, against the young Frenchman Eric Gaudineau. The game was a Ruy Lopez where white won a clear positional advantage. However, the Frenchman created complications on the kingside, which forced white to play accurately. The Ukrainian player did not falter and simplified the position to reach a rook endgame that he converted easily. Seven players tied on 7 points.

Players with 6.5 points, Eduardo Iturrizaga and Renier Vazquez, were the first to arrive at this score after drawing their game in just 10 moves, thus resigning chances to win the tournament. However, the game played on the third board between Grandmasters Marc Narciso and Maxim Rodshtein was very disputed. The Catalan player was able to win a pawn in the middlegame, but the truth is that his rival achieved a more than reasonable counterplay and finally the position was simplified to a theoretical opposite-colored bishops endgame that was completely drawn.

Finally, the exact order defined by the tiebreaker criteria was: 2. Maxim Rodshtein (ISR), 3. Renier Vazquez (ESP), 4. Eduardo Iturrizaga (SOLD) 5th. David Norwood (AND), 6th. Marc Narciso (ESP), 7th. Yannick Gozzoli (FRA) and 8th. Vladimir Hamitevici (MDA).

The prize for the best game went to International Master Lawrence Trent, thanks to his victory over Icelandic grandmaster Heddin Steingrimsson. (www.chessdom.com)

Rating categories winners:
Second place – 1849: Louis Pignataro (FRA)
First place – 1849: Bárbara Sánchez (ESP)
Second place 1850-1999: Isabelle Abello (FRA)
First place 1850-1999: Oriol Sánchez Urpí (ESP)
Second place 2000-2149: José Manuel Nieves (ESP)
First place 2000-2149: Jonathan Edwards (SCO)
Second place 2150-2299: Daniel Laclau (FRA)
First place 2150-2299: Bryan Macias (ECU)

Lawrence Trent obtained the best game prize

Andorran Chess Federation

Final standings:
1 Vovk Andrey GM UKR 2567 7.5
2 Rodshtein Maxim GM ISR 2641 7
3 Vazquez Igarza Renier GM ESP 2571 7
4 Iturrizaga Eduardo GM VEN 2643 7
5 Norwood David R GM AND 2491 7
6 Narciso Dublan Marc GM ESP 2536 7
7 Gozzoli Yannick GM FRA 2523 7
8 Hamitevici Vladimir IM MDA 2482 7
9 Gaudineau Eric FRA 2358 6.5
10 Lopez Martinez Josep Manuel GM ESP 2547 6.5
11 Demuth Adrien IM FRA 2463 6.5
12 Tania Sachdev IM IND 2430 6.5
13 Steingrimsson Hedinn GM ISL 2557 6.5
14 Massoni Michael IM FRA 2373 6.5
15 Peralta Fernando GM ARG 2622 6.5
16 Wegerle Joerg IM GER 2445 6.5
17 Macias Murillo Bryan IM ECU 2298 6.5
18 Felgaer Ruben GM ARG 2586 6
19 Cuenca Jimenez Jose Fernando IM ESP 2477 6
20 Cabrera Alexis GM ESP 2525 6
21 Trent Lawrence IM ENG 2420 6
22 Alonso Rosell Alvar GM ESP 2550 6
23 Riff Jean-Noel IM FRA 2427 6
24 Devereaux Maxim L IM NOR 2356 6
25 Camacho Collados Marcos ESP 2421 6
26 Guerra Tulcan Lenin FM ECU 2372 6
27 Midoux Sebastien FRA 2329 6
28 Laclau Daniel FRA 2294 6
29 Berkovich Mark A IM ISR 2375 6
30 Edwards Jonathan SCO 2086 6
31 Llaneza Vega Patricia WIM ESP 2232 6
32 Burg Twan IM NED 2479 5.5
33 Arizmendi Martinez Julen Luis GM ESP 2580 5.5
34 Kjartansson Gudmundur IM ISL 2444 5.5
35 Barbot Pierre FM FRA 2355 5.5
36 Sanchez Jerez Emilio Miguel FM ESP 2215 5.5
37 Ibarra Jerez Jose Carlos GM ESP 2538 5.5
38 Abello Sebastien FRA 2335 5.5
39 Kogan Artur GM ISR 2570 5.5
40 Swan Iain FM SCO 2251 5.5
41 Jerez Perez Alfonso IM ESP 2393 5.5
42 Sreeves Clement SCO 2251 5.5
43 Peray Sebastien FRA 2218 5.5
44 Silva Rodriguez Fernando ESP 2174 5.5
45 Sahl Sheila Barth WIM NOR 2229 5.5
46 Ballester Llagaria Luis Eduardo ESP 2259 5.5
47 Lillo Castany Victor FM ESP 2328 5.5
48 Torres Sanchez Jose ESP 2363 5.5
49 Midonet Matthieu FRA 2157 5.5
50 Berthelot Yannick FM FRA 2314 5.5
51 Nieves Cabanes Jose Manuel ESP 2068 5.5
52 Lyell Mark FM ENG 2228 5
53 Garcia Raul FM AND 2216 5
54 Berry Neil FM SCO 2247 5
55 Guyader Thierry FRA 2119 5
56 Ibanez Aullana Ramon ESP 2272 5
57 Bremner Adam SCO 2228 5
58 Mateu Guiu Esteve AND 2043 5
59 Mcgowan Daniel SCO 2091 5
60 Fernandez Lopez Joan AND 2126 5
61 MacQueen Calum SCO 2248 5
62 Morros Faura Ricard ESP 2183 5
63 Tweedie Steven SCO 2253 5
64 Grove Michael SCO 2028 5
65 Nieves Cabanes Javier ESP 2100 5
66 Gutierrez Anso Jose ESP 2068 5
67 Houweling Bert NED 2035 5
68 Sanchez Urpi Oriol ESP 1985 5
69 Heredia Serrano Carla WIM ECU 2227 5
70 Picart Laurent FRA 2109 5
71 Rowe Duane CM JAM 2257 5
72 Prats Rodriguez Juan Bosco ESP 2031 5
73 Cuenca Jimenez Francisco Javier ESP 2186 4.5
74 Green Andrew D SCO 2160 4.5
75 Silva Rodriguez Julio ESP 2198 4.5
76 Mosca Leonildo ITA 2115 4.5
77 Cherki Thomas FRA 2095 4.5
78 Olson Hamish SCO 2021 4.5
79 Sanchez Carrasco Fco. Javier ESP 2104 4.5
80 Cardenas Serrano Sergio ESP 2077 4.5
81 Fernandez Soriano Ruben ESP 2114 4.5
82 Kafka Graeme SCO 2055 4.5
83 Kirk Larry SCO 2097 4.5
84 Steil-Antoni Fiona WIM LUX 2194 4.5
85 Garcia Amoros Pablo ESP 2159 4.5
86 Coleman Robbie SCO 2021 4.5
87 Bapst Valentin FRA 2011 4.5
88 Abello Isabelle FRA 1957 4.5
89 Birnbaum Detlev FRA 2143 4.5
90 Gonzalvez Perales Jose Luis ESP 1979 4.5
91 Fernandez Ayuso Sergio ESP 2043 4.5
92 Garcia-Blazquez Perez Manuel ESP 1896 4.5
93 Sanchez Dengra Jose Maria ESP 2134 4.5
94 Galimany Rovira Xavier ESP 2006 4.5
95 Brechin Hugh R SCO 2009 4.5
96 Montagard Guillaume FRA 2202 4.5
97 Diaz Munoz Sergi ESP 2026 4.5
98 Malinarski Yehuda ISR 2094 4.5
99 Uriarte Prieto Goyo ESP 2018 4.5
100 Both Gert NED 1958 4.5
101 Sanchez Dengra Barbara ESP 1848 4.5
102 Cemborain Oricain Alfonso ESP 1919 4.5
103 Boghossian Pierre FRA 1973 4.5
104 Pignataro Louis FRA 1833 4.5
105 Oswald David C SCO 2055 4
106 Fernandez Alonso Miquel A. ESP 2107 4
107 Fernandez Vazquez Jorge ESP 1938 4
108 Gil Quilez Sonia ESP 2052 4
109 Malassagne Isabelle FRA 1995 4
110 Grigoryan Meri WFM ENG 2052 4
111 Basas Gamazo Josep ESP 2012 4
112 Jose Queralto Daniel CM AND 2198 4
113 Sevillano Garcia Joaquin ESP 1961 4
114 Didier Guillaume FRA 2150 4
115 Robertson David A SCO 1946 4
116 Garcia Serrano Jose M. ESP 1925 4
117 Clanchet Olle Josep ESP 1765 4
118 Tardio Fran Emilio ESP 1848 4
119 Garmendia Zubeldia Daniel ESP 1798 4
120 Giro Castellet Esteve ESP 1614 4
121 Witt Holger GER 1665 4
122 Lillo Ferrer Jose Maria M. ESP 2107 3.5
123 Hayes Stuart SCO 1991 3.5
124 Gardela Batlle Jordi ESP 2184 3.5
125 Hilarius Sander NED 2033 3.5
126 Dubreuil Remy FRA 1817 3.5
127 Cabanillas Roca Fanny ESP 1819 3.5
128 Sevenyuk Alexey BLR 1883 3.5
129 Le Pen Steven FRA 1921 3.5
130 Sola Plaza Gregorio ESP 1952 3.5
131 Aguilera Quiztke Alexandra ESP 1877 3.5
132 Amigo Cervello Juan ESP 1869 3.5
133 Gonzalvez Tamarit Ruben ESP 1577 3.5
134 Gomez Sanjuan Hector Fernando ESP 1678 3.5
135 Cao Carlo ITA 1733 3.5
136 Gorgues Valle Jose Maria AND 1789 3.5
137 Anton Jose FRA 1891 3.5
138 Hoeneveld Maarten NED 0 3.5
139 Galera Serra Maria AND 1459 3.5
140 Malassagne Gabriel FRA 1524 3.5
141 Melcon Diez Enrique ESP 1655 3.5
142 Rios Garcia Miguel ESP 1936 3
143 Buenafe Moya Jesus ESP 1858 3
144 Pampliega Canturri Antoni ESP 1858 3
145 Tronch Ilzarbe Carlos Maria ESP 1787 3
146 Sanchez Urpi Xavier ESP 1695 3
147 Burg Henk NED 1883 3
148 Diaz Narvaez Jose ESP 1792 3
149 Molina Cabaleiro Juan Jose ESP 1801 3
150 Gonzalvez Tamarit Ivan ESP 1556 3
151 Martin Almenara Alejandro ESP 1627 3
152 Pantebre Martinez Benet AND 1784 3
153 Da Rocha Soares Diana AND 1558 3
154 Mercier Pierre FRA 1798 3
155 Idoate Arrazurria Ricardo ESP 1635 3
156 Porte Jacques FRA 1535 3
157 Shakessi Hossein FRA 1651 3
158 Serrano Martinez Francisco Jose ESP 1955 2.5
159 Mora Amella Joan ESP 1826 2.5
160 Moscoso Rodriguez Joan AND 1715 2.5
161 Malassagne Jerome FRA 1777 2.5
162 Arias Velasco Jose ESP 1715 2.5
163 Sorini Gilbert FRA 1453 2.5
164 Garcia Amoros Daniel ESP 1670 2.5
165 Jansat Mir Arnau AND 1531 2.5
166 Pastalle Torrens Josep ESP 0 2.5
167 Riba Rivert Valenti AND 1528 2.5
168 Arques Rubio Daniel AND 0 2.5
169 Jonker Jan FRA 1514 2
170 Morros Armengol Gerard ESP 0 2
171 Nieves Pamplona Juan Miguel ESP 1516 2
172 Alcon Llosada Alex AND 0 2
173 Trojman Gea Alex AND 1319 2
174 Pubill Jimenez Josep AND 0 2
175 Boghossian Hugo FRA 0 1.5
176 Grassie Duncan SCO 2098 1
177 Alcon Llosada Jaume AND 0 1
178 Onna Amargant Josep AND 1950 0

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Dortmund Chess Round 5: Both Kramnik, Adams Win; Extend Lead

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It was an exciting day in Dortmund. Five very entertaining fights left us with three decisive results. Co-leaders Vladimir Kramnik and Michael Adams defeated Peter Leko and Wang Hao, respectively, to increase their advantage at the top of the standings. Yesterday, Wang Hao was half a point behind them, while today, the Chinese and Georg Meier are trailing by a point and a half.

It seems to be a tradition that positional players get better results at this event. The two more experienced elite players from the field won today using their patient and solid styles. The other decisive result was Dmitry Andreikin’s first win of the tournament; the Russian beat Igor Khenkin with white in a Caro-Kann.

It is no coincidence that Michael Adams was part of the top-10 for a long time some years ago. He keeps showing his class in strong events such as the London Classic and the GRENKE Tournament in Baden-Baden, where he faces the very best players without looking like an outsider. Today, he beat Wang Hao with white and did not allow his direct rival, Vladimir Kramnik, to pull away from the field.

Adams used the English opening instead of his more typical 1.e4. The Englishman started to manoeuvre his pieces while Wang Hao tried to gain the initiative. On move 21, the Chinese sacrificed an exchange for a pawn and the bishop pair. The position seemed rather equalized but very complicated. Suddenly, Wang repeated the story from the first round – he blundered decisively with Bg4, giving his opponent an easy win by move 30.

The 2004 World Championship match contenders battled today in Dortmund. Vladimir Kramnik defeated his long-standing rival Peter Leko with the white pieces. The Hungarian has been showing his reliable style both in Beijing – where he finished undefeated – and in Dortmund, where he had drawn all his games until today. However, he could not stop the former world champion in his favorite event.

A very slow Symmetrical English opening presented itself over the board. Kramnik fianchettoed both bishops looking for a long-term fight. Black seemed to have, at least, equalized the position. On move 22, Kramnik offered a sound piece sacrifice that would have led to complicated waters, but Leko rejected it. The position got simplified and everything seemed to be heading to a draw. The computer points at move 36 as the turning point where Leko made a mistake that eventually cost him a pawn. Kramnik converted his advantage with his usual mastery and took home the full point after 47 moves.

Dmitry Andreikin finally won a game in Dortmund. He defeated the lowest rated player of the field, Igor Khenkin. The experienced German grandmaster had been playing solidly, drawing all his games without getting into trouble against his higher-rated colleagues.

The first Caro-Kann of the tournament was seen on the board. Andreikin chose the Advanced variation and used the usual strategy of going for a kingside attack. Khenkin handled the opening correctly until he blundered decisively on move 18. Interestingly, the German allowed his colleague to show a checkmate, which arrived on move 27. On a separate note, today was Fabiano Caruana’s 21st birthday. The organizers congratulated him on the stage.

Standings after 5 rounds:
1 Kramnik, Vladimir RUS 2784 4
2 Adams, Michael ENG 2740 4
3 Meier, Georg GER 2610 2½
4 Wang, Hao CHN 2752 2½
5 Naiditsch, Arkadij GER 2710 2
6 Khenkin, Igor GER 2605 2
7 Fridman, Daniel GER 2629 2
8 Leko, Peter HUN 2737 2
9 Caruana, Fabiano ITA 2796 1½
10 Andreikin, Dmitry RUS 2727 1½

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Vintage Chess Photo Trivia Quiz: Identify Players

July 31, 2013, 9:33 am
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The simple chess trivia photo question today is who are the players?
 

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Austrian Chess Champions 2013: Peter Schreiner and Veronika Exler

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The 2013 Austrian National Chess Championships were held on 20-28th July at the hotel Büchel in Feldkirch. The tournament counted with 49 participants in the open section and 19 in the women’s category. International master Peter Schreiner arrived as the third seed and obtained clear first place after getting 7.5/9 points. He left first seed GM David Shengelia half a point behind. His 2613 rating performance will add 18 points to his Elo rating in the next FIDE official list. The women’s section saw a similar scenario. Clear winner was WFM Veronika Exler, who also obtained 7.5 points. Two players finished on 6.5/9; Anna-Lena Schnegg obtained second place and Katharina Newrkla got the third spot in the podium. The main section’s prize fund amounted to € 8.350 with € 2.000 reserved for the winner; the women’s section had a prize fund of € 1.950 with € 700 reserved for the winner.

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Fide Chess Year Celebrations List 2011-2016

August 1, 2013, 7:38 am
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Here is a list of chess year celebrations' nomination list from 2011-2016 as announced by Fide.

Celebration Years – nominations 
 The Presidential Board asked us to prepare a list of nominations for the next 5 years for "The year of …..". After considering various anniversaries it was decided to propose the following:
2011 Mikhail Botvinnik (World Champion 1948-1957, 1958-1960, 1961-1963) - 100 years anniversary of birth
2012 Bobby Fischer (World Champion 1972-1975) - 40 years anniversary of becoming World Champion
2013 Elisabeth Bykova (Women's World Champion 1953-1956, 1958-1962) - 100 years anniversary of birth
2014 Emanuel Lasker (World Champion 1894-1921) - 120 years anniversary of becoming World Champion
2015 Aron Nimzowitsch - 80 years since death
2016 Paul Keres - 100 years anniversary of birth

We decided to recommend 6 years ahead as 2016 seemed clear to us. -- Ignatius Leong and David Jarrett
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GM Karen Grigoryan Wins Vila de Sitges Chess Open 2013

August 1, 2013, 8:46 am
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The 18-years old Grandmaster Karen Grigoryan from Armenia took a clear first place in the main group of 39th Open Internacional Escacs Vila de Sitges that concluded yesterday. Grigoryan completed the tournament with 7,5 points from nine games, leaving GM Alexei Barsov and IM Daniel Pulvett half a point behind. 

Daniel Pulvett (Venezuela) earned a GM-norm and 25 elo points. Another excellent performer was the 15-years old Lars Oskar Hauge from Norway who entered the competition with 2206 elo. In the end Hauge emerged with an IM-norm and a plus of 58 elo points.

The Open B was reserved for the players rated under 2000 FIDE. Among 73 participants, Enric Masferrer Niubo (ESP 1961) won the tournament with 7,5/9 points.

The 39th Open Internacional Escacs “Vila de Sitges” was held on 22-31st July at the Casino Prado Theatre Hall. c/ Francesc Gumà, 6-14. 08870 Sitges, Spain. The prize fund is 4175 EUR. The tournament is part of the 10th Circuit Català d’Oberts internacionals. (www.chessdom.com)

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Open A final standings:

1. GM Grigoryan Karen H. ARM 2550 – 7.5
2. GM Barsov Alexei UZB 2530 – 7
3. IM Pulvett Daniel VEN 2405 – 7
4. GM Vocaturo Daniele ITA 2536 – 6.5
5. GM Movsziszian Karen ARM 2499 – 6.5
6. IM Ynojosa Felix Jose VEN 2405 – 6.5
7. Hauge Lars Oskar NOR 2206 – 6
8. GM Munoz Pantoja Miguel ESP 2457 – 6
9. IM Arenas David COL 2437 – 6
10. GM Firman Nazar UKR 2526 – 6
11. GM Hayrapetyan Hovik ARM 2486 – 6
12. FM Avila Jimenez Xavier ESP 2242 – 6
13. IM Sequera Paolini Jose VEN 2394 – 6
14. IM Guerra Mendez Jose Angel CUB 2505 – 6
15. WGM Cori T. Deysi PER 2439 – 6
16. GM Kovchan Alexander UKR 2577 – 5.5
17. Uribe Arteaga Daniel COL 2274 – 5.5
18. FM Buchenau Frank GER 2259 – 5.5
19. FM Vittorino Carlo Giovanni COL 2296 – 5.5
20. IM Hansen Torbjorn Ringdal NOR 2492 – 5
21. Zapata Arbelaez Estiven COL 1999 – 5
22. Cori Quispe Kevin PER 2118 – 5
23. IM Gallego Alcaraz Andres Felipe COL 2414 – 5
24. FM Capellades Subirana Marc ESP 2260 – 5
25. IM Vidarte Morales Arturo ESP 2344 – 5
26. Blandon Villa Diego F COL 2196 – 5
27. Llaverias Sanmarti Llibert ESP 1987 – 5
28. IM Guerrero Sierra Juan Carlos COL 2227 – 5
29. Salomon Johan NOR 2211 – 5
30. WIM Chirivi C Jenny Astrid COL 2205 – 5
31. FM Montilla Carrillo Esteban ESP 2261 – 4.5
32. MK Coll Enriquez Lluis ESP 2201 – 4.5
33. FM Posada Juan Manuel COL 2099 – 4.5
34. Dalo Hermes VEN 2148 – 4.5
35. MK Dominguez Rueda Juan ESP 2112 – 4.5
36. WIM Moreno Garcia Elizabeth Paola VEN 2025 – 4.5
37. Blandon Luis Guillermo COL 1995 – 4.5
38. Sanchez Bernardino Miguel A ESP 2031 – 4.5
39. Birnkraut Tim GER 1768 – 4.5
40. Fernandez Egea Andres ESP 1997 – 4.5
41. Ruiz Font Elisabet ESP 2055 – 4
42. MK Canal Oliveras Joan ESP 2257 – 4
43. IM Beltran Rueda Santiago ESP 2420 – 4
44. Lien Kjell Hakon NOR 1910 – 4
45. Guix Torres David ESP 2007 – 4
46. MK Fernandez Fuentes Fco. Javier ESP 2124 – 4
47. Blasco Coll Andreu ESP 2043 – 4
48. Haug Johannes NOR 2042 – 4
49. Chirivi C Angie Lizeth COL 2032 – 4
50. Leon Colan Carlos Edmundo PER 2030 – 3.5
51. Benet Morant Damia ESP 2009 – 3.5
52. Nadal Fajardo Ricard ESP 1913 – 3.5
53. Bharat Vijay IND 1972 – 3.5
54. NM Ridameya Tatche Jose Miguel ESP 1991 – 3.5
55. Velez Alvarez Laura Camila COL 1774 – 3.5
56. GM Perez Mitjans Orelvis ESP 2495 – 3
57. FM Lamorelle Julien FRA 2276 – 3
58. Basencyan Mark ARM 2130 – 3
59. IM Fernandez Aguado Enrique ESP 2364 – 3
60. IM Lorenzo De La Riva Lazaro ESP 2433 – 3
61. MK Sanpera Bonet Juan Carlos ESP 2131 – 3
62. Tutusaus Marrugat Carles ESP 2021 – 3
63. Montell Zabay Alberto ESP 2026 – 3
64. Lluverol Torrents Salvador ESP 2031 – 3
65. Villares Galiano Jose Maria ESP 2101 – 3
66. MK Rafols Albet Josep ESP 2098 – 3
67. MK Regue Farran Enric ESP 2056 – 3
68. Torres Rubio Albert ESP 0 – 3
69. Aalbersberg Kroon Pedro ESP 1839 – 3
70. Jul Perez Alberto CUB 1938 – 2.5
71. Saez Coma Alejandro ESP 2025 – 2.5
72. Andersen Rune Egede DEN 2052 – 2.5
73. Vera Balague Gabriel ESP 1925 – 2.5
74. Domingo Romance Agustin ESP 1737 – 2
75. CM Arjun Bharat IND 2298 – 1.5
76. Ferrer Mora Josep ESP 0 – 1
77. Vigo Allepuz David ESP 2086 – 0.5

Open B final standings:
1. Masferrer Niubo Enric ESP 1961 – 7.5
2. Sirera Bargallo Tomas ESP 1900 – 7
3. Molano Lafuente Ismael ESP 1943 – 7
4. Sarto Ramos Angel ESP 1989 – 6.5
5. Ingunza Lopez Txema ESP 1990 – 6.5
6. Tadevosyan Galust ARM 1732 – 6.5
7. Varela La Madrid Maria VEN 1927 – 6
8. Turuguet Lopez Josep Lluis ESP 1927 – 6
9. Bonay Toscas Santiago ESP 1815 – 6
10. Terrones Hernandez Jonathan ESP 1711 – 6
11. Contreras Fernandez Joan ESP 1810 – 6
12. Ferres Saez Joan ESP 1752 – 6
13. Terreu Serra Francesc ESP 1962 – 5.5
14. Moisander Ivar SWE 1611 – 5.5
15. Garcia Ruiz Adrian ESP 1740 – 5.5
16. May Freixa Josep ESP 1846 – 5.5
17. Aldeguer Latorre Josep ESP 1853 – 5.5
18. Salvat Duch Carles Enric ESP 1893 – 5.5
19. Febrero Perez Lluis ESP 1604 – 5.5
20. Valarezzo Ricard Pedro ESP 1916 – 5.5
21. Trevino Martinez Cristobal ESP 1727 – 5.5
22. Laso Aguedo Antonio ESP 1718 – 5
23. Arias Castanedo Jacinto ESP 1920 – 5
24. Orti Boix Miquel Lluis ESP 1795 – 5
25. Sequera Morales Genesis G. VEN 1726 – 5
26. Solis Calancha Jordi ESP 0 – 5
27. Harutian Arthur William ESP 1517 – 5
28. Garcia Extremera Manuel ESP 1431 – 5
29. Vargas Drechsler Carlos ESP 1903 – 4.5
30. Mossin Ivar Alexander NOR 0 – 4.5
31. Boldu Soto Oriol ESP 1473 – 4.5
32. Capdevila Masgrau Jose ESP 1606 – 4.5
33. Bayarri Ponsa Eduard ESP 1878 – 4.5
34. Palma Cancino Jose Pablo ESP 1752 – 4.5
35. Tseng Wang Yuan-Chiuan ESP 1561 – 4.5
36. Rojas Farreras Josep ESP 1632 – 4.5
37. Empez Garcia Manuel ESP 1654 – 4.5
38. Cespedes Llaverias Llibert ESP 1361 – 4.5
39. Bernat Pascual Magi ESP 1511 – 4.5
40. Molina Wheatley Emilio ESP 1237 – 4.5
41. Capdevila Castello Alberto ESP 1616 – 4.5
42. Schulze Dominguez Jan ESP 0 – 4.5
43. Macias Dalmau David ESP 0 – 4
44. Aranguiz Jimenez Jonathan ESP 1576 – 4
45. Sequera Morales Jose David VEN 1575 – 4
46. Cuxart Taltavull Albert ESP 1741 – 4
47. Ortega Lopez Jose ESP 1595 – 4
48. Llacuna Roca Josep ESP 1683 – 4
49. Enriquez Alvaro Adria ESP 1302 – 4
50. Montero Domenech Felix ESP 1668 – 3.5
51. Peredo Claros Luis Gabriel BOL 1792 – 3.5
52. Brull Prats Miquel ESP 1558 – 3.5
53. Pie Vallve Adria ESP 1809 – 3.5
54. Torres Roldan Francesc ESP 1756 – 3.5
55. Soler Massana Ramon ESP 1744 – 3.5
56. Torres Capdevila Gerard ESP 0 – 3.5
57. Abhinav Bharat IND 0 – 3.5
58. Bernat Mor Juli ESP 1249 – 3
59. Torrents Busquet Marti ESP 0 – 3
60. Tapias Portella Albert ESP 0 – 3
61. Sogues Tena Pilar ESP 1455 – 3
62. Goerge Harutian Hansel ESP 1494 – 3
63. Duran Gene Guillem ESP 0 – 3
64. Navas Martinez Edgar ESP 0 – 3
65. Harutian Arthur ESP 0 – 3
66. Boers Mathieu ESP 0 – 2.5
67. Sanchez Coves Juan Josep ESP 1621 – 2.5
68. Sanchez Gonzalez Blas Jesus ESP 0 – 2
69. Furriol Gavalda Emili ESP 0 – 2
70. Blasco Salvador Ferran Lluis ESP 0 – 2
71. Galofre Mila Lidia ESP 0 – 2
72. Orts Gonzalez Rafael ESP 1269 – 1.5
73. Barquero Garces Celdoni ESP 0 – 1

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Maccabiah International Chess Festival held in Jerusalem

August 1, 2013, 8:55 am
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It's been some time since we had chess news from Israel. The Maccabiah International Chess Festival took place on 21-28 July 2013 at the Dan Hotel, Jerusalem – Israel.

The chess tournament included several events at different levels. The GM1 tournament was won by Russian GM Semen Dvoirys, who was the only player to obtain 6 points in the nine rounds. Israelis Danny Raznikov and Alexander Finkel finished second and third, respectively. Experienced GM Boris Avrukh took first place at the GM2 tournament also after getting 6 points. Second and third place went to GM Vitali Golod and IM Avital Voruchovsky.

The IM sections were won by WIM Marsel Efroimski and IM Alexander Kaspi. The open section’s winner was Israeli Ariel Erenberg, who edged Brazilian Davy D’Israel on tiebreaks after both finished with 7.5/9 points.

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Classical Chess Puzzle: Bobby Fischer – Tigran Petrosian 1-0

August 1, 2013, 9:22 am
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A little chess flashback here. This position is from the game Bobby Fischer – Tigran Petrosian, 1961. White is to play and checkmate in three. Though, of course, in the real game, Petrosian resigned after White’s next move. Can you spot the winning combination? You can find the solution with Chess King.
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Sexy Chess Diva: Name Her

August 1, 2013, 9:45 am
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This photos are from an aptly titled article: Leave it to the Russians to Make Chess Look Sexy. In the most creative interpretation of spring’s game winning trend,Nikolay Biryukov stages his shoot for Elle Russia on an oversized chess board and makes blonde bombshell ------------ his main player. Right! Fill in the blank!






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Bangladesh Chess News: Ziaur Rahman Zia Wins Rating Chess

August 2, 2013, 7:01 am
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Alexandra Kosteniuk's Chess Blog for Daily Chess News and Trivia (c) 2013

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GM Ziaur Rahman Zia of Dhaka Mohammedan Sporting Club emerged unbeaten champion in the Bishal Trade and Rupali Sarees International Rating Chess Tournament that concluded Thursday at the Bangladesh Chess Federation Hall-Room, reports BSS. Zia earned 8.5 points to clinch the title. Former junior Champion Abdullah Al-Saif of Access Group became runner-up with 7.5 points. Four players shared 7 points. Their ties were broken by tie-breaking system. Their positions are 3rd-IM Abu Sufian Shakil Access Group, 4th-Sharif Hossain of Fire Service & Civil Defense, 5th-FM Mehdi Hasan Parag of Access Group and 6th-Uten.

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