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Ajay Karthikeyan wins Muralimohan Memorial 4th Capa Chess Academy Rapid Rating Open 2024

29/07/2024 -

IM Ajay Karthikeyan, GM Deepan Chakkravarthy J and IM Nitin S scored 8/9 each at Muralimohan Memoial 4th Capa Chess Academy Rapid Rating Open 2024. Ajay won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, Deepan and Nitin were placed second and third respectively. Both Ajay and Deepn remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹300000. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹20000 and ₹10000 along with a trophy each respectively. The one-day rapid rating tournament was organized by Capa Chess Academy at Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 14th July 2024. This is Ajay's first rapid rating, second overall tournament triumph of the year. Photos: SRM Institute of Science and Technology

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New: Jan Markos: Middlegame Secrets Vol.5 - The Inner Strength of Kings

29/07/2024 -

For a chess player, chess pieces are like special tools in a toolbox. We need to know how best to use them, just as a craftsman knows his tools. We shouldn’t use a screwdriver to hammer in a nail; and we shouldn’t write off the king as a vulnerable creature in need of constant care and protection. Because in this video course, kings will play a different role: a role of strong and active pieces. Increase your middlegame knowledge and understanding by getting this new Fritztrainer by GM Jan Markos. Now you can stream it on any device - smartphone, tablets, computers etc. You can also read it in ChessBase Book format. So hurry up and grab this if you haven't yet. Photo: ChessBase

Vedant Panesar decimates 2nd G H Raisoni Memorial Pune Rapid Rating Open 2024

29/07/2024 -

Top seed FM Vedant Panesar scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 2nd G H Raisoni Memorial Pune Rapid Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. FM Nikhil Dixit and Bharat Kumar Reddy Poluri scored 8/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. Vedant drew with the eventual runner-up Nikhil in the seventh round. Top three finishers remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹300000. The top three prizes were ₹51000 + trophy, ₹30000 and ₹26000 each respectively. The one-day rapid rating tournament was organized by G H Raisoni Sports and Cultural Foundation and Kalpana Prakash Welfare Foundation at G H Raisoni Institute of Engineering & Management in Pune, Maharashtra on 14th July 2024. This is Vedant's first rapid rating, third overall tournament triumph of the year. Photos: Bhushan Shriwas

Dimitar Mardov triumphs at Paracin Open 2024, Kushagra Mohan third

28/07/2024 -

15-year-old IM Dimitar Mardov (USA) scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 17th Paracin International Chess Festival Open A (>2100) 2024. He finished a full point ahead of the field. Nine players - GM Alexandr Fier (BRA), IM Kushagra Mohan, GM Eltaj Safarli (AZE), IM Aswath S, FM Khuyagtsogt Itgelt (MGL), GM Gergely Antal (HUN), IM Yannay Ben Ari (ISR), IM Enes Tanriverdi (TUR) and GM Krishnan Sasikiran scored 6.5/9 each. They secured second to tenth place respectively. In the Uros Dinic Memorial Rapid Rating event, IM Bojan Maksimovic (BIH) and Kushagra scored 7.5/9 each. They secured the top two places respectively. GM Dejan Pikula (SRB) was third 7/9. The total prize fund in Open A was RSD 1170000. The top three prizes were RSD 300000, 200000 and 100000 along with a trophy each respectively. For Rapid, the total prize fund was RSD 150000. The top three prizes were RSD 35000 + trophy, 25000 and 20000 each. Photo: FM FT IA IO Sasa Jevtic

Magnus Carlsen raises $12 million for Freestyle Chess Grand Slam

28/07/2024 -

Magnus Carlsen and Jan Henric Buettner announced on Thursday 25th July that they have raised US$ 12 Million in funding from VC Left Lane Capital. The new tournament series will showcase world's best players with compelling stories, in a completely new and attractive format for media, spectators, and consumers which aims to revolutionise the world of chess. The participants will be from the 25 Super Grand Masters part of Freestyle Chess Players Club all have an Elo rating of above 2725. The prize fund that will be distributed among the players will be $750000 for the first three events and then $1 Million for every tournament thereafter. Check the Press Release for more details. Photo: Freestyle Chess

Dhrupad Kashyap dominates 6th Ayodhana Rating Open 2024

28/07/2024 -

Dhrupad Kashyap scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 6th Ayodhana Rating Open 2024. He finished a full point ahead of the rest. Kushal O and Anup Shankar R scored 7.5/9 each. They secured second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. Dhrupad's sole draw of the event was against the eventual runner-up, Kushal. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹300000. The top three prizes were ₹50000, ₹30000 and ₹20000 along with a trophy each. The tournament was organized by Chess Players' Parents Forum, Guwahati, Assam at Assam Down Town University in Guwahati, Assam from 9th to 14th July 2024. This was Dhrupad's first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Sujaulislam Hazarika

Samarth J Rao wins Tata Steel 4th All India FIDE Rated Chess Championship for Specially Abled players

27/07/2024 -

Samarth J Rao (1770, KAR) won the Tata Steel 4th All India FIDE Rating Specially abled Chess Championship in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand! Samarth scored 7.5/9 points to clinch first place in the tournament. Venkata Krishna (1889, AP) also scored 7.5/9 points, but was placed second on tiebreaks. Yesu Babu K (1590, AP) secured 3rd place, scoring 7/9 points. The winner, Samarth, received Rs. 25000! Venkata and Yesu Babu received Rs. 20,000 and Rs. 15,000 each. The top 3 position holders of Open and Women's category received ChessBase 17! The top 3 finishers in all the other categories received 1 year of ChessBase Premium Account membership. Read a detailed account of the last few rounds and the closing ceremony of this very special event. All Photos are by Himank Ghosh unless stated otherwise.

India claims 41 medals at 7th Western Asian Youth Chess Championships 2024

27/07/2024 -

India has won a total of 41 medals including 14 Gold, 17 Silver and 10 Bronze medals at 7th Western Asian Youth Chess Championships 2024. A total of 32 medals were won individually and nine were team medals. FM Md. Imran won two Gold and two Silver medals in Under-16 Open. Aadya Gupta earned two Gold and a Silver in Under-14 Girls. Kavish Palaniappan K won two Gold medals in Under-8 Open. Hanya Shah got a Gold, Silver and Bronze medal each in Under-12 Girls. Ananya Raman received a Gold and two Silver in Under-16 Girls. Ayaan Garg won a Gold and Silver in Under-12 Open. Chinmay Kowshik received a Gold and Bronze in Under-14 Open. Aaranya R and Bijesh Divi won Gold in Under-8 and Under-10 Girls respectively. India won the best federation award for winning the maximum medals in Classical events. Photo: Anil Madusampath Photography

Deep Sengupta wins Najdorf Memorial for the second consecutive year

27/07/2024 -

GM Deep Sengupta and GM Eduardas Rozentalis (LTU) scored 7.5/9 each at 23rd Najdorf Memorial A 2024. Deep won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, Eduardas was placed second. GM Valery Kazakouski (LTU) and GM Lukasz Jarmula (POL) scored 7/9 each. They secured third and fourth place respectively. The multi-time Hastings Masters and former Commonwealth gold medalist won this tournament for the second consecutive year. This time he bettered his performance by scoring a half point more and remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the festival was 45000 PLN, 24000 PLN in A, 12000 in B and 9000 in C. The top three prizes were 8000, 4000 and 3000 PLN each respectively in the A category. This is Deep's second rating tournament triumph of the year.

Renowned Global Coaches join hands to build the world’s first AI Chess Coach

26/07/2024 -

CircleChess, an innovative tech startup intersecting two very interesting fields of chess and technology is set to redefine the chess learning journey. Founded by chess enthusiasts, dedicated parents, and technology experts, CircleChess is on a mission to transform the chess ecosystem. With cutting-edge technology, it is envisioned to deliver a seamless and immersive experience for players, coaches, arbiters, and organizers. Imagine a world where AI-powered insights guide you while you analyze your games and where learning chess is as engaging as playing a video game. Wouldn't it be amazing if you could focus on your preparation with ease and personalized instructions? Get ready to witness a revolution in how chess is learned and played!

The Evolution of Indian Chess: Anand, Aruna and Arjun at the Indian Express Sports Adda

26/07/2024 -

In 1988, India got its first Grandmaster, Viswanathan Anand. In 2024, India's count of grandmasters has jumped from 1 to 85. This shows the rapid growth of chess in the country. Anand's journey, especially after becoming the World Champion in 2000 inspired the younger generation. Three of the top ten chess players in the world are now Indians: Arjun, Gukesh, and Pragnanandha. This surge promises that Indian chess has a bright future on the international level. In a recent interview with The Indian Express, the person who transformed Indian chess, Viswanathan Anand, the person who supported this man's journey, Aruna Anand, and the person who will become the next big thing in Indian and world chess - Arjun Erigaisi discussed their thoughts on the evolution and future of chess in India, the impact of technology, the surge in young talent, and the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead for the next generation of chess players.  Photo Credit: The Indian Express

CircleChess Introduces the World’s first AI Chess Coach Proudly Made in India

26/07/2024 -

The journey of a chess player is no less than a roller coaster. Despite the dedication and effort invested in training, several issues can stand in the way of advancement. Players come across various challenges especially when it comes to their coaching. Some of the major obstacles in chess improvement involve the lack of a comprehensive assessment system that provides detailed insights into a player's strengths and weaknesses. Despite regular coaching, players often miss out on real-time analysis. Identifying and addressing mistakes can be challenging, hindering their ability to effectively refine their skills. But what if there was a way to overcome these obstacles effortlessly? Imagine a solution that not only provides immediate feedback but also personalizes your learning experience for your games. CircleChess has risen to the challenge! They identified these gaps and responded with a revolutionary breakthrough: Caissa—Your Personalized AI Chess Coach which is the world's first AI-based Chess Coach. Designed to enhance the learning curve, Caissa offers a robust framework for assessing strengths and weaknesses, delivering real-time analysis, and refining your skills.

Aarav Dengla prevails at 97th Championnat du Grand Paris Masters 2024, Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi second

26/07/2024 -

14-year-old Aarav Dengla scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win 97th Championnat du Grand Paris Masters 2024. The teenager finished a full point ahead of the field. Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi scored an unbeaten 6/9 to secure second place. He also earned his second IM-norm in the process. GM Andrei Shchekachev (FRA) finished third scoring 5.5/9. Aarav drew with both runners-up, while Aakash defeated Andrei in the final round. The first prize was €2500 + trophy. The tournament was organized by Ligue IdF des Echecs at Lycee Blanche de Castille in Villemomble, France from 7th to 14th July 2024. Aarav earned his first and third IM-norms at the very same event in 2022 and 2023. Vinodh Kumar Balaguru scored 6.5/9 to finish second in Open A. Photo: Official site

New: ChessBase Magazine #220

26/07/2024 -

2024 Candidates Tournament: analyses by Giri, Gukesh, Firouzja, Praggnanandhaa and Vidit, plus video: Dorian Rogozenco shows the decisive moments of the tournament - "Special" on Gukesh: CBM authors show their favourite games of the youngest ever World Champion challenger, an exclusive collection of 24 annotated games - New trend from Toronto: Rustam Kasimdzhanov shows Caruana's 3...Nf6 in the Rossolimo Variation (video) - "The King is the goal!": Oliver Reeh presents 34 games with training exercises and four interactive videos - Semi-Slav Bluebaum Variation: Yago Santiago highlights the merits of 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 3.Nf3 Nf6 4.Nc3 c6 5.Qc2!? - In the end it's the technique that counts: knight and pawn against pawn(s) in "Fundamental Endgame Knowledge" Part 10 and much more! Photo: ChessBase

Rinat Jumabayev wins 57th Biel Festival MTO, Leon Luke Mendonca second and Ayush Sharma third

26/07/2024 -

GM Leon Luke Mendonca and IM Ayush Sharma made a quick 17-move draw in the final round of 57th Biel Chess Festival MTO. Thus allowing the Kazakhstan no.1, GM Rinat Jumabayev to catch up. Rinat defeated IM Alexis Tahay (FRA) to become the champion on tie-breaks. Leon finished and Ayush third. IM Mukhiddin Madaminov (UZB) also scored 7.5/10. He was placed fourth. GM Krishnan Sasikiran and GM Aryan Chopra are the only two other Indians to make a top ten finish. They scored 7/10 each to secure fifth and sixth place. In GMT Masters, R Praggnanandhaa defeated Abhimanyu Mishra (USA) in the final round to finish third with 24.5 points. The total prize fund in GMT Masters was CHF 28500. The top three prizes were CHF 10000, 7500 and 5000 each. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

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