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Over the Board tournaments are making a comeback in Pune with the 11th Alurkar Memorial rapid

07/02/2021 -

After nearly a hiatus of a year, over-the-board (OTB) tournaments are making a comeback. The 11th Late Prof.Wamanrao Dattatray Alurkar Memorial Open Rapid Chess Tournament was held on the 7th of February 2021 in Pune with 90 players taking part. The tournament was organized by the well-known Buddhibal Kreeda Trust. We bring you some of the pictures of the event and also the measures that were implemented for a smooth conduct of the event. IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni won the event with 6.0/7. He was tied at the top with Keval Nirgun.

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Opera Euro Rapid Day 1: Carlsen takes sole lead 4.0/5

07/02/2021 -

Meltwater Champions Chess Tour Opera Euro Rapid Day 1 of the prelims witnessed a staggering 60% decisive games, out of which 79.17% games were won by white. Carlsen took sole lead at the end of day 1 with 4.0/5, however he did not have the perfect start as he lost against So in the very first round. The world champion is trailed by So and Nepomniachtchi at 3.5/5 respectively. Vidit scored 2.0/5, he bounced back quickly and defeated Leinier in Round 2 after starting the event with a loss against Shankland. Day 2 starts tonight from 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: chess24 Live stream

First FIDE World University Online Championships announced

06/02/2021 -

After FIDE announced First World Corporate Championship last December, a lot of College and University students wondered when will their turn come. Well, your time has come as FIDE has announced First FIDE World Online Chess Championship which is open to students born in 1995 or after. The championships will be organized by University of Texas Rio Grande Valley. It will take place on three consecutive weekends starting from 13th March in Individual and Team category in Rapid and Blitz format. Best part is entry is FREE. However entry is restricted to first 1000 registered players in each of the four events. Photo: FIDE

Vidit Gujrathi returns to Meltwater Champions Chess Tour in Opera Euro Rapid

05/02/2021 -

Vidit Gujrathi returns to Meltwater Champions Chess Tour as he is one of the six players to have gotten a Wild Card for the second Regular event of the Tour - Opera Euro Rapid. The second Regular event has a total prize fund of US$ 100,000 with the first prize being US$ 30,000. Airthings Masters winner Teimour Radjabov will be back in action along with So, Aronian, Carlsen, Vachier-Lagrave, Nakamura, Nepomniachtchi and Dubov. Ding Liren and Grischuk won the Premium vote. Giri, Duda, Shankland, Leinier and Bluebaum are the remaining five Wild Card entrants. Photo: Niklesh Jain

Leon Luke Mendonca wins 1st Vezerkepzo IM Round-Robin

05/02/2021 -

India's 67th GM Leon Luke Mendonca won his first tournament of the year 1st Vezerkepzo IM Round-Robin as he scored 8.0/9, remained undefeated and finished a full point ahead of the field. He made a short draw in the final round with the eventual runner-up of the event GM Milan Pacher. Leon's unbeaten run helped him gain 3 rating points. His next event is First Saturday IM February 2021 Round-Robin which starts tomorrow Saturday 6th February 2021. Photo: GM Attila Czebe

The Wijk Aan Zee Storytellers by Eric van Reem

04/02/2021 -

It's called the Wimbledon of Chess, and is one of the longest standing event in the world of chess right now. The town of Wijk Aan Zee completed its 83rd edition - a tournament that began in 1938 and the only year that it was cancelled was in 1945 due to World War II. Such great memories are attached with the Tata Steel Masters, formerly known as the Hoogoveens and Corus Masters. Eric van Reem, chess journalist, photographer and organizer, who has been closely involved with the tournament, decided to start a series of interview podcasts called "The Wijk Aan Zee Storytellers." His reason? To ensure the memories stay alive for posterity! Don't miss some amazing content.

Big things have small beginnings

04/02/2021 -

Covid-19 pandemic has had a big impact on mankind. Chess is a sport which is not just about championships and titles, triumph and tragedies, it is so much more. Chess can be used as a tool to edify the society and improve human nature. As it is the only sport in history which can be played by anyone, anywhere and anytime. There is no age restriction and you don't need to be in athletic physical shape to play it. CM FI Vinod Bhagwat of Nashik took an initiative to organize a small scale tournament on 26th January at Shraddha Heights to involve everyone in this beautiful sport. Photo: Vinod Bhagwat

1st Vezerkepzo IM R8: Leon takes a full point lead heading into the final round

03/02/2021 -

Leon extended his lead to a full point 7.5/8 as he beat IM Sandor Farago of Hungary convincingly in the penultimate round of 1st Vezerkepzo IM Round-Robin. His closest rival in the event is GM Milan Pacher who is at 6.5/8. They will clash against each other in the final round to decide the winner. Leon needs just a draw to win the event, however a win in the final round means he will finish two points ahead of the competition which will assert his dominance. Final round starts today at 6:30 p.m. IST. Check out Leon's penultimate round win over Farago. Photo: Niki Riga

New: Nico Zwirs: The flexible Panov – a weapon against the Caro-Kann

03/02/2021 -

The Caro-Kann is one of the most solid and respected responses against 1.e4. Since it is so solid, the Caro-Kann is an absolute brainteaser for most 1.e4 players. If you like sharp and attacking lines against this solid opening, but the 3.Nc3 and 3.e5 lines are too theoretical and too explored for you, then the Panov is definitely the solution! In the Flexible Panov Dutch IM Nico Zwirs will show you how to test Black to the limit. On this Fritztrainer he will share his journey in the Panov. Photo: ChessBase

Leon maintains his sole lead at 1st Vezerkepzo IM Round-Robin

02/02/2021 -

In case you are wondering what is India's 67th GM up to lately, we must tell you that he is back in his form. After having a difficult outing at Vergani Cup in Italy at the beginning of this year, Leon is back at the top, currently leading 1st Vezerkepzo IM Round-Robin tournament at Budapest, Hungary. With two rounds to go and performing at 2621, Leon is definitely the favorite to win the tournament. Check out some of the games Leon played in the tournament so far. Photo: Amruta Mokal

Jorden Van Foreest wins and brings Tata Steel Chess Championship back home after 36 years

01/02/2021 -

Anish Giri once again repeated his 2018 tie-break result and finished as the runner-up in 83rd Tata Steel Chess 2021. Despite playing fantastic throughout the event, he had a difficulty against Anton. Jorden scored a fantastic victory over Grandelius to set tie-breaks against Giri and guaranteed for a Dutch to win the tournament. Giri had his fair share of chances in both first blitz and Armageddon but he was unable to seize them. Esipenko made a fantastic debut as he finished third with 8.0/13. Carlsen finished sixth with 7.5/13 and Harikrishna secured seventh position with 6.5/13. Photo: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021

Two-day beginners' chess camp held at Jammu

31/01/2021 -

All J and K Chess Association organized a two-day chess camp for beginners at Nek Hotel in Jammu on 24th and 25th January 2021. Atul Kumar Gupta, President of All J and K Chess Association and Joint Secretary of All India Chess Federation along with Vivek Bharti, reputed trainer of J&K, took the sessions to inculcate various aspects of the game. They were also introduced the usage and purpose of a chess software. A brief report by Atul Kumar Gupta himself. Photo: Atul Kumar Gupta

Can Anish Giri win 83rd Tata Steel Masters 2021?

31/01/2021 -

Anish Giri is poised to win the 83rd Tata Steel Chess Masters 2021. However he fumbled a completely winning endgame against Firouzja and allowed the youngster to walk away with a draw. Giri's pursuers Jorden and Caruana both made a draw each respectively. Carlsen was also held to a draw by Wojtaszek. Thus for the first time since 2018, Giri is guaranteed to finish ahead of Carlsen in Tata Steel Masters, irrespective of the final round result. Now that Carlsen cannot catch up to him, perhaps Giri would like to win the final game against Anton and avoid tie-breaks and repeat a 2018 scenario. Photo: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021

Madras Check

30/01/2021 -

We have often heard about the phrase - "Chennai is the chess capital of India". While most of us know the reason behind that statement, for those who are unaware, Sibi Arasu has written a nice essay on fiftytwo.in which has been republished here with their permission. He brought out the key people, components and anecdotes that made sure the foundation that is laid by Aaron, the path is paved by Anand which are going to be benefitted by Praggnanandhaa, Vaishali, Gukesh and future generations too. Photo: fiftytwo.in

Tata Steel Masters R11: Giri is still in the sole lead

30/01/2021 -

Anish Giri continues his fantastic run in the 83rd Tata Steel Chess Masters 2021 as he held Carlsen to a solid draw. With this draw, Giri maintained his sole lead at 7.5/11. Firouzja-Caruana had an exciting draw as both sides had decent chances but neither seized them. They are joined by Jorden Van Foreest at the shared second spot with 7.0/11. Dutch no.2 Jorden beat Harikrishna after the latter misplayed in the opening. With two rounds to go, Giri is definitely looking to be the favorite to clinch the championship. Photo: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2021

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