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Announcing the CircleChess Foundational Learning Series in June!

24/05/2024 -

Following the tremendous success of the May Learning series, CircleChess is excited to unveil the next installment of our Foundational Learning Series for June. The ongoing May series has been a massive hit among participants, averaging a remarkable rating of 9.5/10. Students have praised the sessions for being highly interactive and insightful. The coaches, who are some of the world's best, prepare meticulously with accurate examples and take time to answer as many questions as possible, ensuring a rich learning experience for everyone. Read on for details on the coaches, topics, and more.

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Deep Sengupta wins MCT Rapid Rating Open 2024

24/05/2024 -

Six players - GM Deep Sengupta, IM Kaustuv Kundu, GM Mitrabha Guha, IM Neelash Saha, IM Sanket Chakravarty and FM Sourath Biswas scored 9/11 at MCT Rapid Rating Open 2024. Deep won Mitra Charitable Trust Rapid Rating Open 2024 due to better tie-breaks. The remaining five were placed second to sixth respectively. Deep's sole loss was against the eventual runner-up, Kaustuv. Only Mitrabha remained undefeated among the six-pack. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹615000. The top three prizes were ₹125000 + trophy, ₹100000 + trophy and ₹65000 each. The three-day rapid rating tournament was organized by R S Chess Academy at Indian Council for Cultural Relations in Kolkata, West Bengal from 4th to 6th May 2024. This is Deep's first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Ryosuke Nanjo clinches Japan Chess Championship 2024

24/05/2024 -

Mayur Gondhalekar and his good friend, Sheldon Donaldson regularly keeps us updated about the Japan chess scene. Sheldon writes a blog about his experience playing at Japan Chess Championship 2024. The Canadian origin, currently residing in Japan, Sheldon's article is full of high quality photos and some interesting moments from his games. He loves playing, analyzing and making us enjoy various moments from his games. Check out his account of the tournament which took place in Tokyo, Japan. Did he manage to achieve his goal of scoring 3/9? IM Ryosuke Nanjo won the tournament scoring 7.5/9. FM Mirai Aoshima also scored the same. However, he had to be content with the second place according to tie-breaks. The top seed of the tournament, CM Tran Thanh Tu and IM Shinya Kojima scored 7/9 each. They were placed third and fourth respectively. Photos: Sheldon Donaldson

Unleashing Excitement: Announcing the Asian Rapid Team Championship 2024 in Hong Kong

24/05/2024 -

The inaugural edition of Asian Rapid Team Chess Championship 2024 will take place in Hong Kong from 21st to 25th August. The tournament is open to any team comprising at least six players, maximum nine, including at least one female player and one who has never crossed 2000 FIDE rating in either Standard, Rapid or Blitz format. For more details, please check the tournament regulations. The top three prizes are HKD 100000 + cup, 60000 and 40000 along with a medal for each member of the team, provided they have played at least one game. Registration deadline is 1st June 12 p.m. Hong Kong time, 9:30 a.m. IST. Teams only need to register six players by that time. The remaining three players if needed can be added till 22nd August 10 a.m. Hong Kong time. Photo: Official site

An update on the WACA celebrations 2024

23/05/2024 -

23rd of May 2024 the WACA celebrations is going to be held at the Good Shepherd auditorium. This article is an update on a few of the things that everyone has been asking about. It has information on what should you do if you have registered but not received confirmation and also who are the players selected for the tandem simul.

Divya Deshmukh wins Sharjah Challengers 2024

23/05/2024 -

IM Divya Deshmukh drew against IM Leya Garifullina to win the Sharjah Challengers 2024. In the rook and bishop vs. rook endgame, Divya got a couple of chances in the end to push for a win. However, she decided not to take any unwarranted risk in the final round. A draw was enough for her to become the champion and that's what she did. The reigning Asian Continental Women's champion, has earned herself a spot in the Masters section of the next edition. GM Bardiya Daneshvar (IRI) drew against GM Arjun Erigaisi to win 7th Sharjah Masters 2024. GM Volodar Murzin, GM Sam Shankland (USA) and GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) also scored the same 6.5/9 each. They were placed second to fourth respectively. Arjun became the sole Indian to make a top ten finish in the Masters. He secured seventh place. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

10 wonderful photos from the Candidates Chess Tournament 2024

23/05/2024 -

The Candidates Tournament 2024 took place in Toronto, Canada. From 3rd-22nd April 2024, it was a festival of chess at the city with so many top players staying there and playing one of the most important tournament of their lives! The tournament turned out to be quite exciting as well with many twists and turns. Sanket Nawle lives in Toronto, and is an excellent photographer. He tried to capture a few moments throughout the days outside the playing hall - and managed to take some beautiful photos! In this article, he takes you through some of his most favorite photos from the Candidates, also shortly describing why he likes them. Photos: Sanket Nawle

Ritviz Parab triumphs at 2nd Unity Club Rapid Rating Open 2024

23/05/2024 -

IM Ritviz Parab and IM Ethan Vaz scored an unbeaten 8/9 each at 2nd Unity Club Rapid Rating Open 2024. Ritviz won the tournament due to better tie-breaks. 12-year-old Ethan had to settle for second place. Seven players scored 7.5/9 each. Out of them FM Apoorv Kamble was placed third according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹251000. The top three prizes were ₹55000, ₹33000 and ₹22000 along with a trophy each. The two-day rating tournament was organized by Unity Club at Ravindra Bhavan in Margao, Goa on 27th and 28th April 2024. This is Ritviz's second rating tournament victory of the year.

Two GM-norms and four IM-norms in Quang Ninh, Vietnam

22/05/2024 -

Two GM and one IM-norm tournaments in Quang Ninh has produced a total of two GM-norms and four IM-norms. FM Pham Tran Gia Phuc (VIE) and IM Prin Laohawirapap (THA) scored the GM-norms in GM1 tournament. The IM-norm scorers are: FM Banh Gia Huy (VIE), FM Masruri Rahman (INA), FM Christian Gian Carlo Arca (PHI) and CM Dinh Nho Kiet (VIE). FM FT IA Peter Long (MAS) who participated in the IM A group, writes all. He also mentions how Vietnam's third GM Nguyen Anh Dung, GM IA Bui Vinh's very close friend stepped in to help with these tournaments. Check out a detail pictorial report and it will make you want to visit Ha Long and Vietnam, maybe play tournaments too. Photos: FM FT IA Peter Long

Vikramaditya Kulkarni dominates Motilalji Firodiya Rating Open 2024 with a perfect 9/9

22/05/2024 -

IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni scored a perfect 9/9 to win Motilalji Firodiya Rating Open 2024. He finished a full point ahead of the field. 12-year-old Prathamesh Sherla scored sole 8/9 to secure second place. Atharv Soni, Harsh Ghadge and Yash Kapadi scored 7.5/9 each. They secured third to fifth place respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹300006. The top three prizes were ₹51000 + trophy, ₹31000 and ₹21000 each. The five-day rating tournament was organized by Ahmednagar District Chess Circle at Badi Sajan Mangal Karaylaya in Ahmednagar, Maharashtra from 3rd to 7th May 2024. This is Vikramaditya's third rating tournament victory of the year. Photos: Ravindra Potawad

7th Sharjah Masters R8: Siddharth Jagadeesh becomes the fifth Grandmaster of Singapore

22/05/2024 -

Chandigarh-born Indian origin, 16-year-old IM Siddharth Jagadeesh became the fifth Grandmaster of Singapore. He earned his final GM-norm by scoring a smashing win against Andrey Esipenko. GM Arjun Erigaisi made a quick draw against GM Alexey Sarana (SRB). The coleaders GM Bardiya Daneshvar (IRI) and GM Sam Shankland (USA) also did the same. GM Aravindh Chithambaram suffered his second consecutive loss of the event. It was against GM Volodar Murzin. Bardiya, Murzin and Shankland are leading 6/8. Arjun is the sole Indian at 5.5/8. IM Divya Deshmukh drew with GM Vladimir Burmakin to stay in the lead 6.5/8. She will face her coleader IM Leya Garifullina in the final round to determine the winner of the Challenger section. Round 9 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

2 days till the Big Chess Interschool tournament starts in Mumbai

21/05/2024 -

There are only 2 days left till the Big Chess Inter-School tournament kicks off in the Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Mumbai! School students upto Class 10th all over from Mumbai can take part in this 7-round swiss tournament with a small entry fees of Rs. 100. There are a total of 6 age categories, and attractive prizes are available for the position holders! The tournament will take place from 24th-26th May. There's a very special surprise waiting for you on the final day - GM Vidit Gujrathi will be giving a simultaneous exhibition to the top two finishers of each section, and two special entrants from Wildr! Find out all about this tournament and register fast - we have limited spots.

Nandish and Shanmathi are Tamil Nadu State Under-17 2024 Champions

21/05/2024 -

V S Nandish and Shanmathi Sree S became Tamil Nadu State Under-17 Open and Girls 2024 Champions. Nandish scored an unbeaten 8/9 and finished a half point ahead of the field. S Gokul Krishna, S Haridev and N R Jaidambareesh scored 7.5/9 each. They secured second to fourth place respectively. In the Girls event, Shanmathi scored sole 7.5/9 to become the champion. Six girls - S Kanishka, S Padmini, Theephigaa K P, K Sindhusree, R Charudharshini and P Janani scored 7/9 each. They were placed second to seventh according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹50000, ₹25000 for each event. The top three prizes were ₹5000 + trophy, ₹4000 + trophy and ₹3500 each. The five-day rating tournament was organized by Sivakasi Chess Club and Sethu Institute of Technology at Sethu Institute of Technology in Kariapatti, Tamil Nadu from 1st to 5th May 2024. This is Nandish's first rating and third overall tournament triumph of the year. For Shanmathi, it is her third overall and second rating tournament victory after she won National Amateur Below 2300 Women earlier this year. Photos: R Anantharam

7th Sharjah Masters R7: Disaster strikes Aravindh and Hans Niemann

21/05/2024 -

GM Aravindh Chithambaram succumbed to GM Bardiya Daneshvar (IRI) in the seventh round of 7th Sharjah Masters 2024. Aravindh made a couple of terrible blunders, the last one being irrevocable. Similarly, GM Hans Niemann (USA) also made a terrible blunder in an equal pawn endgame against his compatriot - GM Sam Shankland (USA). These two -outcomes resulted in Bardiya and Shankland becoming the coleaders at 5.5/7 each. Top seed, GM Arjun Erigaisi was held to a draw by GM Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI). GM Sankalp Gupta continues his great form. He defeated the Romania no.2, GM Bogdan-Daniel Deac. IM Divya Deshmukh defeated IM Viani Antonio Dcunha to emerge sole leader 6/7 in the Challengers section. Round 8 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Aditya Sur Roy

Bharat Kumar Reddy Poluri wins 3rd Marvel Rating Open 2024

20/05/2024 -

Bharat Kumar Reddy Poluri and Srujan Keerthan Solleti scored an unbeaten 8/9 each at 3rd Marvel Rating Open 2024. Bharat won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, Srujan secured second place. Four players - FM Md. Imran, Kushal O, FM J Ramakrishna and Majhi Fakir scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed third to sixth respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹600000. The top three prizes were ₹75000, ₹50000 and ₹40000 along with a trophy each. The five-day rating tournament was organized by B Rajashekar at Johnson Grammar School in Hyderabad, Telangana from 1st to 5th May 2024. This is Bharat's first rating and seventh overall tournament triumph of the year. Photos: Marvel Chess Academy

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