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Pertamina Indonesian GM and IM Tournaments 2024 start in Jakarta

24/04/2024 -

Pertamina Indonesian GM and IM Round-Robin tournaments started on 23rd April 2024. Pertamina and Bank Mandiri are the two sponsors of the tournaments with the former, Pertamina being the main sponsor. The total prize fund is US$ 20900. Each of the two events features 12 players making a total of 24 players participating from eight different countries across the world. The objective of this tournament is to produce more GMs and IMs. The President of PERCASI (All Indonesian Chess Federation) - GM Utut Adianto officially opened the tournament. Check out first round report written by Kristianus Liem, Tournament Director, translated to English by Peter Long. Photos: FM FT IA Peter Long

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10 reasons why Gukesh's triumph at FIDE Candidates 2024 is special

23/04/2024 -

Records were shattered and history was made at FIDE Candidates 2024. In fact, history was already made before the event began. Two Candidates events - Open and Women taking place simultaneously for the first time at the same hall. A brother-sister duo of R Praggnanandhaa and R Vaishali playing the Candidates for the first time. Highest number of Indians taking part. At the conclusion of the event, D Gukesh created a lot of records - youngest ever to win Candidates and become challenger to the World Championship. Second Indian ever to win the Candidates and become the Challenger. We found ten reasons about why Gukesh's triumph made things special. Photos by FIDE/Michal Walusza unless specified otherwise.

Sudhir Kumar Sinha wins Colonel Ujir Singh Thapa Memorial Below 2000 Rating Tournament 2024

23/04/2024 -

Sudhir Kumar Sinha and FM Rupesh Jaiswal (NEP) scored an unbeaten 8/9 each at Colonel Ujir Singh Thapa Memorial Mayor Cup Below 2000 Rating Tournament 2024. The seventh round battle between them ended in a draw. Suroj Maharjan scored sole 7.5/9 to secure third place. The total prize fund of the tournament was NRs. 1001000 (approx. ₹625525). The top three prizes were NRs. 200000 + trophy, 110000 and 60000 each respectively. This is Sudhir's first rating tournament triumph since June 2019. Apart from Sudhir, four more Indians made a top ten finish. Rishabh Nishad and Raghav Srivathsav V scored 7/9 each to be placed fifth and sixth. Prakhar Tripathi and Vipul Subhashi claimed ninth and tenth place scoring 6.5/9 each. Photos: Madhav Pradhan and Raju Tamrakar

17-year-old Gukesh becomes the youngest ever to win FIDE Candidates 2024, creates history

22/04/2024 -

The 17-year-old prodigy D Gukesh is now a World Championship Challenger. The calm and composed teenager is not worried about becoming the youngest ever to win FIDE Candidates tournament. He became the second Indian after Vishy Anand to win a Candidates. From winning individual Gold at the 44th Chess Olympiad 2022, the boy went to play the game which Magnus Carlsen enjoyed the most en route to his victory at FIDE World Cup 2023. The teenager seized his final opportunity to qualify for the Candidates 2024 by winning Chennai Grand Masters 2023 in December, organized by us, ChessBase India. We all witnessed this soft-spoken powerhouse's journey to the top. As he said, he is only halfway through. We hope to see him conquer the very mountaintop this year as the World Champion. Photos: FIDE/Michal Walusza

Zhongyi Tan convincingly clinches FIDE Women's Candidates 2024, Koneru Humpy second

22/04/2024 -

GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) drew her final round game against GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) to win FIDE Women's Candidates 2024. Zhongyi scored 9/14 and finished a whopping 1.5 points ahead of the rest. GM Koneru Humpy defeated GM Tingjie Lei (CHN) to finish second 7.5/14. Tingjie also scored the same and finished third according to tie-breaks. GM Vaishali scored her fifth win in-a-row. She defeated GM Kateryna Lagno in the final round to end up with 7.5/14 and placed fourth. After four losses in-a-row from Round 5 to 9, she made a fantastic comeback by winning her next five games and finished ahead many three stalwarts. Zhongyi will challenge Wenjun Ju (CHN) for the Women's World Championship. Photos: FIDE/Michal Walusza

Vitaliy Bernadskiy wins 21st BCC Open 2024, Mitrabha Guha second

22/04/2024 -

GM Vitaliy Bernadskiy (UKR) drew with GM Denis Makhnev (KAZ) to win 21st BCC Open 2024. GM Mitrabha Guha also scored 7.5/9, same as the champion. However, due to tie-break he was placed second. Four players - Denis, IM Srihari L R, GM Sayantan Das and IM James Morris (AUS) scored 7/9 each. They secured third to sixth place respectively. GM Pranesh M is the only other Indian to make a top ten finish. He scored 6.5/9 to be placed tenth. The total prize fund of the tournament was 580000 baht. The first prize was 100000 baht (approx. ₹225150). Check out final round report written by Peter Long. Photos: FM FT IA Peter Long

Gukesh scorches Firouzja, emerges sole leader, moves closer to winning Candidates 2024

21/04/2024 -

FIDE Candidates 2024 is poised for an exciting finish. D Gukesh scored a fantastic win to emerge sole leader 8.5/13 heading into the final round. Alireza Firouzja (FRA) is the sole player to beat Gukesh at this event. The teenager is obviously not going to let it slide easily. His defiance in accepting a subtle draw offer via repetition was a firm show of his determination. Firouja floundered in a difficult endgame. Gukesh had no trouble seizing his opportunity. He will face Hikaru Nakamura (USA) in the final round. Gukesh is just a win away from securing a match for the World Championship. However, a draw could also be enough provided Fabiano Caruana (USA) and Ian Nepomniachtchi draw their final round battle. Round 14 starts today at 2:30 p.m. local time, 12 a.m. IST. Photos: FIDE/Michal Walusza

Women's Candidates 2024 R13: Vaishali topples Tingjie, wins four in-a-row

21/04/2024 -

GM Vaishali won her fourth consecutive game in Round 13 of FIDE Women's Candidates 2024. GM Tingjie Lei (CHN) made two blunders in a relatively balanced queen endgame. Vaishali had no trouble capitalizing on her opportunity. After losing four games in-a-row, winning the next four is definitely commendable when the field is so strong. Her win ensured GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) gain a full point lead and the Women's World Championship crown remains in China for the foreseeable future. Zhongyi needs a draw in the final round against GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) to become a clear champion. Round 14 starts today at 2:30 p.m. local time, 12 a.m. IST. Photos: FIDE/Michal Walusza

Vitaliy Bernadskiy on the verge of winning 21st BCC Open 2024

21/04/2024 -

GM Vitaliy Bernadskiy (UKR) defeated one of his coleaders, GM Zong-Yuan Zhao (AUS) in the penultimate round of 21st BCC Open 2024. He has emerged sole leader 7/8. The Ukrainian is followed by five players trailing by a half point. They are - FM Reja Neer Manon (BAN), IM Srihari L R, GM Denis Makhnev (KAZ), GM Mitrabha Guha and IM James Morris (AUS). Reja is the sole player who has norm chances. He will be up against the newly crowned Commonwealth 2024 champion - Mitrabha. Will Bernadskiy win the tournament for the first time or Makhnev have something to say about it? Check out Round 7 and 8 report written by Peter Long. Round 9 starts at 9 a.m. local time, 10:30 a.m. IST. Photos: FM FT IA Peter Long

Khelo Chess India Fundraiser: A Significant Step with Chess Enthusiasts

20/04/2024 -

The ChessBase India initiative, "Khelo Chess India," launched in the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, Bhopal, has successfully organized over 30 rapid and blitz tournaments during the past 16 months. Our aim is to continuously organize high-level chess events to boost the momentum of chess in Madhya Pradesh. However, organizing chess tournaments has become a greater challenge than before. In recent times, the number of classical tournaments has rapidly declined, prompting ChessBase India to plan for International FIDE-rated tournaments in Madhya Pradesh. The plan is to host these tournaments four times a year to fill this gap. In this endeavor, we aimed to make these tournaments accessible to a wider audience by minimizing entry fees. To achieve this, during the FIDE Candidates Tournament, Hindi Chessbase India Live Commentary, renowned comedian Samay Raina and ChessBase India Head Niklesh Jain, appealed to the audience, resulting in the collection of a total amount of ₹1,07,760. This marks the beginning of a new chapter. In line with this series, the first tournament will be held from June 4th to June 9th. Read this article for a detailed insight into this plan.

Sri Lanka's Premier Chess event 2nd Queenstar Open 2024 starts in a week

20/04/2024 -

GM Deepan Chakravarthy won the inaugural edition of Queenstar Rating Open 2023. IM Raahul VS became the Champion of the Blitz tournament. The second edition of the event will take place from 27th April to 1st May. It boasts a total prize fund of LKR 2.3 million (approx. ₹634800). The entry fee is FREE for all players rated above 1900. There are special conditions being offered for foreign players with a rating higher than 2400. The tournament registration closes in two days on 22nd April. As of now 213 players including a GM and two WIMs have already registered. Hurry up and register now. Read the article for all the details. Photo: Tournament circular

R S Chess Academy invites you to Mitra Charitable Trust Rapid Rating Open 2024

20/04/2024 -

R S Chess Academy invites all chess players around the world in the inaugural edition of Mitra Charitable Trust presents Rapid Rating Open 2024. It is scheduled to take place from 4th to 6th May 2024. This tournament offers the highest ever first and second prize for a Rapid Rating Open tournament in India. The total prize fund is ₹615000. The top two prizes are ₹125000 and ₹100000 along with a trophy each. So far 262 players including four IMs have registered. Entry is FREE for GMs, IMs, WGMs, WIMs and players with a FIDE Rapid Rating of above 2400. Last date of registration is 30th April. So hurry up and register now if you have not yet as only limited number of entries will be accepted. Photos: Tournament circular

Leon Luke Mendonca wins Spring Chess Classic 2024

20/04/2024 -

GM Leon Luke Mendonca defeated GM Christopher Woojin Yoo (USA) in the final round to win Spring Chess Classic 2024 A. GM Abhimanyu Mishra (USA), Leon and GM Mikhail Antipov were the three leaders 5/8. Leon was in a must-win situation and he needed the remaining two results to go in his favor. That is exactly what happened as both Abhimanyu and Antipov drew their respective final round games. GM Samvel Ter-Sahakyan (ARM) and Abhimanyu scored 5.5/9 each to finish second and third respectively. GM Aryan Chopra was the only other Indian in Group A. He scored 4.5/9 to finish fifth. GM Harshit Raja scored 5.5/9 to finish as the runner-up in Group B. This is Leon's second triumph in 2024 after he won Tata Steel Challengers 2024 early this year. Photos: Crystal Fuller/Saint Louis Chess Club

Aronyak Ghosh dominates 3rd Matrix Cup Rating Open 2024

20/04/2024 -

The highest rated IM of India - Aronyak Ghosh scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 3rd Matrix Cup Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the field. IM Neelash Saha and Shreyash Singh scored 8/9 each. The defending champion, Neelash secured second place, Shreyash third according to tie-breaks. Aronyak defeated the eventual second runner-up Shreyash and drew with the runner-up Neelash. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹851000. The top three prizes were ₹101000, ₹75000 and ₹50000 along with a trophy each respectively. This is Aronyak's second consecutive tournament triumph of the year. Less than a week before this event, he won 43rd National Team Open 2024 for RSPB A. Photos: FM FT FA Prasenjit Dutta/Matrix Chess Academy

21st BCC Open 2024 R5-6: Ritviz Parab and Harsh Suresh in the chase

19/04/2024 -

15-year-old Qinfeng Cao (CHN), IM Arystanbek Urazayev (KAZ) and GM Vitaliy Bernadskiy (UKR) are the three leaders at 21st BCC Open 2024. They all have scored 5.5/6. Six players including two Indians - IM Ritviz Parab and IM Harsh Suresh are at 5/6 each. GM Timur Gareyev won the Blitz Final scoring 11.5/15. GM Pranesh M also scored the same. However, his first round loss against Gareyev cost him the championship. Vitaliy finished third 10/15. Check out the Round 5-6, Blitz report along with Sponsor dinner and Photoshoot photos, written by Peter Long. Round 7 starts at 2:30 p.m. local time, 1 p.m. IST. Photos: FM FT IA Peter Long

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