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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

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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

Women's Candidates 2024 R12: Vaishali scores a hat-trick of wins after losing four in-a-row

19/04/2024 -

GM Vaishali scored a hat-trick of wins after suffering four losses in-a-row at FIDE Women's Candidates 2024. Vaishali defeated GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) in Round 12. The former World Rapid and Blitz Women's champion sacrificed an exchange. After getting a slight compensation, she could not find a way to maintain it. Eventually, Vaishali managed to turn things around and win the game. Tournament sole leader GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) survived a big scare against IM Nurgyul Salimova (BUL). She escaped with a draw to stay at the top 8/12. GM Tingjie Lei (CHN) missed a great opportunity against GM Kateryna Lagno. She is still trailing by a half point at 7.5/12. Today is the last rest day. Round 13 starts tomorrow Saturday at 2:30 p.m. local time, 12 a.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Michal Walusza

Candidates 2024 R12: Gukesh and Nakamura catch-up with Nepomniachtchi, make it a three-way lead

19/04/2024 -

FIDE Candidates 2024 is closing in to the final stage. D Gukesh was in a virtually must-win situation against Nijat Abasov (AZE) to get back at the top of standings. The teenager managed to achieve that. He outplayed Abasov to win against him for the second time at this event. R Praggnanandhaa drew against Ian Nepomniachtchi in a well contested battle. Hikaru Nakamura (USA) scored a hat-trick of wins as he beat Alireza Firouzja (FRA). He joined the lead with Gukesh and Nepomniachtchi at 7.5/12 each. Vidit Gujrathi self-destructed against Fabiano Caruana (USA). Caruana continues his chase at 7/12. Today is the last rest day. Round 13 starts tomorrow Saturday at 2:30 p.m. local time, 12 a.m. IST. Photos: FIDE/Michal Walusza

Harshad wins 5th ICA Rapid Rating Open 2024

18/04/2024 -

FM Harshad S and IM Srihari L R scored an unbeaten 8/9 each at 5th ICA Rapid Rating Open 2024. Harshad won the tournament due to better tie-breaks, Srihari secured second place. Ten players scored 7.5/9 each. Out of them, WGM Rakshitta Ravi was placed third. She also remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹500000. The top three prizes were ₹51000, ₹41000 and ₹31000 along with a trophy each respectively. The one-day nine round Rapid Rating Open tournament was organized by Innovators Chess Academy at Silicon City Academy of Secondary Education in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 6th April 2024. This is Harshad's first tournament triumph in 2024. Photos: FI NA Sushrutha Reddy/Innovators Chess Academy

Women's Candidates 2024 R11: Vaishali dashes Goryachkina's hopes

18/04/2024 -

GM Vaishali R won her second game in-a-row in Round 11 of FIDE Women's Candidates 2024. Vaishali's third win of the event was against GM Aleksandra Goryachkina. The FIDE Women's World Cup 2023 winner lost her second consecutive game by blundering in the endgame. Although Vaishali gained a significant positional advantage in the middlegame. She allowed her opponent to get back in the game by misplaying a little. GM Koneru Humpy scored her second win of the tournament. This time it was against IM Nurgul Salimova (BUL). GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) defeated GM Kateryna Lagno to regain her sole lead. GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) missed a difficult win against GM Tingjie Lei (CHN). Round 12 starts today at 2:30 p.m. local time, 12 a.m. IST. Photos: FIDE/Michal Walusza

Candidates 2024 R11: Gukesh holds World no.2 Fabiano Caruana again, stays in the hunt

18/04/2024 -

D Gukesh drew with Fabiano Caruana (USA) in Round 11 of FIDE Candidates 2024. It was another hard-fought battle which ended up arriving into a queen endgame. Unlike their first encounter, the queen endgame did not last long as Caruana was forced to go for perpetual checks. Vidit Gujrathi suffered a heartbreak as he missed a winning opportunity against Ian Nepomniachtchi. Although Vidit lost both of his game against Nepomniachtchi, he is the only player who was closest to ending Nepomniachtchi's unbeaten streak. R Praggnanandhaa played some uncharacteristic chess and imploded against Hikaru Nakamura (USA) in the endgame. Round 12 starts today at 2:30 p.m. local time, 12 a.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Michal Walusza

Italy's strongest tournament - Sardinia World Chess Festival 2024 is just 10 days away

17/04/2024 -

Sardinia World Chess Festival 2024 is just ten days. The inaugural edition of this festival is offering a total prize fund of €50100. The top three prizes are €10000, €6000 and €4000 each. It is slated to be the strongest tournament ever in Italy. A total of 286 players combining three categories - Open A, Open B and Open C have registered so far. Open A will witness the participation of 163 players including 21 GMs, 32 IMs, 2 WGMs and 6 IMs from 30 countries across the world. GM Vladimir Fedoseev (SLO) is the top seed as of this writing. GM Bharath Subramaniyam H will lead the Indian charge. The tournament is organized by UniChess (FIDE Academy tier 1-2) along with Emmedi Sport ASD. Check out the article for all information. All tournament info photos are from tournament circular. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Augustin awesome at Anatoly Karpov Legacy Rating Open 2024

17/04/2024 -

Augustin A scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win Anatoly Karpov Legacy Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the field. Nanda Kumar T S and Ahaz E U scored 8/9 each. They secured second and third place according to tie-breaks. Nanda also remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹500000. The top three prizes were ₹60000, ₹45000 and ₹35000 along with a trophy each respectively. The six-day nine round Rating Open tournament was organized by International School of Chess Foundation and Russian House in Trivandrum from 28th March to 2nd April 2024 at Jimmy George Indoor Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Photos: International School of Chess Foundation

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