On Sunday, 11 September the quarter final tie break games took place in Khanty-Mansiysk. Let us remind you that the two semifinalists were defined earlier: Peter Svidler (Russia) and Ruslan Ponomariov (the Ukraine) won their matches in the classical
The tie-breaks of the Round 4 of the World Cup were played on Thursday, September 8, in Khanty-Mansiysk. Three players already qualified for the Quarter-final yesterday: David Navara (Czech Repubic), Peter Svidler (Russia), and Teimour Radjabov (Az
On Sunday, 12 September the first games of the semifinals started in Khanty Mansiysk. As we have informed you earlier two Russian and two Ukrainian Grandmasters were qualified.So-called "Russia-Ukraine" match is now on the way in the Chess Academy.Th
The Round 2 of the Chess World Cup ended on September 2 in Khanty-Mansiysk. 19 participants of the Round 3 were determined yesterday, and the rest of the spots were contested on tie-breaks. One of the most successful knock-out players in the world Mi
The Round 2 of the Chess World Cup ended on September 2 in Khanty-Mansiysk. 19 participants of the Round 3 were determined yesterday, and the rest of the spots were contested on tie-breaks. One of the most successful knock-out players in the world Mi
The return games of the Round 2 of the Chess World Cup were played today in Khanty-Mansiysk. Some of the players who drew their games yesterday decided not to tempt fate and made quick draws, clearly showing preference in rapid chess tie-breaks. Am
The return games of the Round 2 of the Chess World Cup were played today in Khanty-Mansiysk. Some of the players who drew their games yesterday decided not to tempt fate and made quick draws, clearly showing preference in rapid chess tie-breaks. Am
Hou Yifan wins GP Rostov
Aug 15
Hou Yifan seemed to be cruising to victory easily, but then she suddenly lost to Kateryna Lahno in round 9. However, draws with Ruan Lufei and Antoaneta Stefanova were then enough to finish clear first at the Rostov Grand Women Prix, a full point ahe
Alexander Morozevich. Not too long ago he was the world’s number two player, but the last two years he almost disappeared from the chess radar. Then, out of nothing he participated in the Higher League of the Russian Championship, and won it. A
On July 29, in Moscow, the FIDE President Ilyumzhinov met with the leader of the Liberal Democratic Party of Russia, Vladimir Zhirinovsky. The meeting was held within the framework of the FIDE President’s meetings with the leaders of countries an