Chess AddictAnything under the influence of caissa.Photos in Bilbao Awarding- September 17, 2008 Veselin Topalov receives a special Basque beret from the Mayor of BilbaoTopalov in his first prize hat The cash prize is a cool 150,000 Euros = US $212,000Magnus Carlsen picks up 70,000 Euros (US $99,000) for his second place And he is awarded a metal-and-glass trophy Levon Aronian receives 60,000 (US $85,000) for his third place Anand with his 30,000 Euro "consolation" prize (that's over US $42,000) The players line up with their trophies for a final press photoPhoto from...http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/photos-in-bilbao-awarding.html Remembering Georges Koltanowski- September 17, 2008 Georges Koltanowski was born on the 17th of September 1903 in Antwerp, Belgium. He was awarded the IM title in 1950, an honorary GM title in 1988 and became an International Arbiter in 1960. More than a player, "Kolty" was also an exhibitor, writer, promoter and showman. His best tournament wins were Antwerp 1932, Barcelona 1934 and Barcelona 1935. He was Belgian Champion in 1923, 1927, 1930 and 1936, but was best known for his exploits in simultaneous blindfold play. Of his many exhibitions,...http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/remembering-georges-koltanowski.html GMs Kazhgaleyev and Li leading at the 4th Pichay Cup- September 17, 2008 IM Richard Bitoon13-20 September 2008 in Manila, Philippines By Ed Andaya Standings after four rounds:3.5 points - M. Kazhgaleyev (Kazakhstan), S. Li (China)3.0 - R. Bitoon, S. Iuldachev (Uzbekistan), Z. Zhong (Singapore), M. Mchedlishvili (Georgia), M. Paragua (Philippines), Y. Wen (China), J. Gonzales (Philippines), E. Ghaemmaghami (Iran), M. Dzhumaev (Uzbekistan), K. Shanava (Georgia)2.5 - J. Gomez (Philippines), R. Bancod (Philippines), N.V. Huy (Vietnam), L. Wang (China), Y. Wen (China),..http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/gms-kazhgaleyev-and-li-leading-at-4th.html Interview with FIDE Deputy President Georgios Makropoulos- September 17, 2008 In part one - about Women's World Chess Championship and future Grand Prix Q: Mr. Makropoulos, you have arrived to Nalchik twelve days before the Championship start, in order to follow the preparations. What are your impressions, is everything set as expected A: Yes, I think that the organizers have made a great effort to have a very good Championship here. You can see it by yourself, as the conditions are in very high standard. I see that the players are also satisfied, by now nobody...http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/interview-with-fide-deputy-president.html Russia and China to play friendly match- September 17, 2008 18-27th September in China Russian team is heading to China this Tuesday to participate in the traditional chess meeting with the neighboring country. The competition will take place on 18-27th September and according to the Sheveningen system of play. Each team is composed of five men and five women to play in separate tournaments, but the scores will be summed up in the end. Russia will feature a very strong team. Men's boards are Peter Svidler, Dmitry Jakovenko, Evgeny Alekseev, Ernesto...http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/russia-and-china-to-play-friendly-match.html Alexandra Kosteniuk on the brink of winning WWCC- September 17, 2008 Women World Chess Championship, Nalchik, Russia The third game of the Women World Chess Championship has just finished and Yifan Hou once again failed to seize the advantage with White pieces. The opening was another Ruy Lopez Anti-Marshall, only this time White temporarily held an extra pawn. Nevertheless, Black Queen and Bishops pair exerted a strong pressure on opponent's queenside and Yifan was forced to trade the Queens and give material back. Kosteniuk's powerful 27...c4 gave her an...http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/alexandra-kosteniuk-on-brink-of-winning.html Adams,Laznicka, Werle continues to lead at EUC- September 17, 2008 2008 European Union ChampionshipThe European Union Championship is taking place from September 9 to 18, 2008 in Liverpool, England. The total prize fund is 30,000 pounds. First prize is 6,000 pounds.The 3 leaders drew in round 8 to maintain their lead with 2 rounds to go. Here are the results of the top boards in round 8:1 WERLE, Jan.............. 2591 (6) - ADAMS, Michael.......... 2735 (6) 13 12 L'AMI, Erwin............ 2610 (5) - LAZNICKA, Viktor........ 2601 (6) 7 ..http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/adamslaznicka-werle-continues-to-lead.html SPICE Cup simul- September 17, 2008 On Monday, September 22, Indian GM Harikrishna Pentala, sponsored by the Sun Group, will conduct a 25 board simultaneous exhibition at the Texas Tech Student Union Building after his 4th round game (approximately 7:30 pm).Half of the proceeds raised (on site) from this event will be used to help victims of the recent hurricane in Texas. Millions of lives were effected in one way or another and we are trying to do all we can to help.Special thanks to GM Pentala and all who are involved in this...http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/spice-cup-simul.html The Magnus attack- September 17, 2008 The seventeen year-old played world champion Vishy Anand to a draw on Saturday. This put him in second place in the competition, winning him a prize of more than NOK 500,000 (USD 100,000).The first prize was won by Veselin Topalov from Bulgaria."Magnus did very well in this tournament. At one time he was in the lead, but then he lost two matches in a row. This is what pushed him out of the lead," says Carlsens teacher Grand Master Simen Agdestein to news bureau NTB.Last Friday the 17 year-old...http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/magnus-attack.html Kosteniuk draws third game, nears title- September 17, 2008 GM-elect Hou (2557) - GM Kosteniuk (2510) C88Women's World Championship - Nalchik, 14.09.20081.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 a6 4.Ba4 Nf6 5.00 Be7 6.Re1 b5 7.Bb3 00 8.h3 Bb7 9.d3 d5 10.exd5 Nxd5 11.Nxe5 Nd4 12.Nd2 Re8 13.c3 Nxb3 14.Nxb3 c5 15.Qh5 g6 16.Qf3 f6 17.Nxg6 hxg6 18.c4 Qd7 19.cxd5 Bxd5 20.Qg3 g5 21.Be3 Rac8 22.Qg4 Qxg4 23.hxg4 Bd6 24.Rec1 Kf7 25.Nd2 Be5 26.Rc2 Be6 27.Ne4 c4 28.dxc4 Rxc4 29.Rxc4 bxc4 30.Rd1 Rb8 31.b3 cxb3 32.axb3 Rxb3 33.Bd4 Bxg4 34.f3 Bxd4+ 35.Rxd4 Be6 36.Rd6 a5 37.Nc5 Rb1+...http://kaguvkov.blogspot.com/2008/09/kosteniuk-draws-third-game-nears-title.html |