The Daily Dirt Chess BlogInsider news and views from chess writer Mig GreengardCarlsen-Leko Miskolc Rapid- May 29, 2008 First two of eight game rapid match drawn in rather blah fashion.http://www.chessninja.com/dailydirt/2008/05/carlsenleko_miskolc_rapid.htm Kamsky Shirov-Topalov Match- May 29, 2008 Shirov writes open letter to push FIDE to decide the fate of the Kamsky-Topalov candidates match. Shirov is the first reserve and would replace Kamsky if he refuses to play in Sofia.http://www.chessninja.com/dailydirt/2008/05/kamsky_shirovtopalov_match.htm Moro Leads Bosna at the Half- May 29, 2008 Morozevich has 45, Dominguez a point back.http://www.chessninja.com/dailydirt/2008/05/moro_leads_bosna_at_the_half.htm Bosna with Moro- May 23, 2008 Morozevich, Movsesian, Dominguez, ISokolov, Timofeev, Predojevic in the Bosna tournament starting today.http://www.chessninja.com/dailydirt/2008/05/bosna_with_moro.htm Shulman Wins 1st US Ch Title- May 21, 2008 Shulman wins first US Championship title with quick draw against Friedel, who made his final GM norm at the same time.http://www.chessninja.com/dailydirt/2008/05/shulman_wins_1st_us_ch_title.htm Cuban Defector- May 19, 2008 Dominguez wins Capablanca Memorial. Bruzon doesn't show up for the final round. Again. Nice game by Amonatov.http://www.chessninja.com/dailydirt/2008/05/cuban_defector.htm |