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Prraneeth Vuppala triumphs at Fagernes Slow Blitz 2024

30/03/2024 -

GM Prraneeth Vuppala scored an unbeaten 6/7 to win Fagernes Slow Blitz 2024 Group A (>1800). He finished a half point ahead of the rest. FM Gunnar Lund (NOR) and IM Aksel Bu Kvaløy (NOR) scored 5.5/7 each. They secured second and third place respectively. 13-year-old Oda Skramstad (NOR) scored 6/7 to win Group B (<1800). Despite starting with a loss, she won her next six games in-a-row to finish clear first. FI Sushrutha Reddy, Kazim Yilmaz (NOR) and Amund Pihl Strand (NOR) scored 5/6 each. They secured second to fourth place respectively. The R Gang represented by GM Prraneeth Vuppala, IM Sidhant Mohapatra, IM Dushyant Sharma and IM Moksh Amit Doshi secured second place in Team talking chess. Photo: Anniken Vestby/Fagernes 2024

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New: Master the Sicilian Kalashnikov by Fabien Libiszewski

29/03/2024 -

What to do against 1.e4? Many players choose to open with the Sicilian to play for a win with Black and get interesting positions, but they are afraid of the long forced variations in the Najdorf, the Dragon or the Sveshnikov. The Kalashnikov Variation (1.e4 c5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.d4 cxd4 4.Nxd4 e5 5.Nb5 d6!?) is an interesting alternative. The positions offer a wealth of tactical and strategic possibilities, but the theory is straightforward. In a new course, French GM Fabien Libiszewski shows how to score in the Kalashnikov Variation. Grab this new Fritztrainer and strengthen your theoretical arsenal. Photo: ChessBase

GRENKE Classic R5-6: Magnus wins two in-a-row, storms into sole lead

29/03/2024 -

Magnus Carlsen (NOR) won both games on the third day of GRENKE Chess Classic 2024. He is now the new sole leader 4/6. In the fifth round, he defeated Vincent Keymer. The Germany no.1 made a tactical error in the endgame against the world no.1. In Round 6, Magnus avenged his opening round loss against Richard Rapport (ROU). The Artist did not defend his position correctly against the onslaught on his king by the Norwegian. He exchanged his queen for Magnus' two rooks and arrived at a lost endgame. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) won an interesting game against Rapport in Round 5. Today is a rest day. Classic Round 7 and 8 will start tomorrow Saturday 30th March from 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Angelika Valkova/GRENKE Chess Classic

Ashutosh Kumar triumphs at Chess for Everyone Rating Open 2024 in Mizoram

28/03/2024 -

Ashutosh Kumar scored 8/9 to win 44th Robula Chess Trophy, Chess for Everyone Rating Open 2024 in Aizawl, Mizoram. Ashutosh won the tournament with a round to spare as he score eight straight wins. His last round loss did not affect his championship chances. Lalbiak Mawia, H Lalrinthanga and Saingura Sailo scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed second to fourth according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹95700. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹10000 and ₹7000 along with a trophy and certificate each respectively. This is Ashutosh's first rating tournament triumph of the year. His last rating tournament victory was in June 2014, nearly a decade ago. The objective of Chess for Everyone tournaments is to have a low entry barrier of only ₹250, encourage maximum players to take part in rating tournaments and gain rating. Photos: Mizoram Chess Association

GRENKE Classic R3-4: Richard Rapport increases his sole lead, Magnus and Keymer miss wins

28/03/2024 -

Richard Rapport (ROU) increased his sole lead at GRENKE Chess Classic 2024. He drew against Vincent Keymer (GER) in an interesting battle in the third round. Then he defeated Daniel Fridman (GER) in round 4 to stay a full point ahead of the rest 3/4. The world no.1 Magnus Carlsen (NOR) drew against the reigning world champion, Ding Liren (CHN) in a highly anticipated match up. Carlsen missed a win against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) in the following round. Speaking of misses, Keymer had the biggest miss of the day when he could not manage to beat the world champion despite having a decisive advantage for the better part of the endgame. Classic Round 5 and 6, Open Round 1 will start today from 6:30 p.m. local time, 11 p.m. IST. Photos: Angelika Valkova/GRENKE Chess Classic

Srinath Narayanan dominates ChessBase India Club 2nd Anniversary Tournament 2024

27/03/2024 -

GM Srinath Narayanan scored 8.5/9 to win ChessBase India Chess Club 2nd Anniversary Tournament 2024. He finished a full point ahead of the competition. Five players - Aakash Sharadchandra Dalvi, IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni, FM Nikhil Dixit, Amardeep Bartakke and IM Vedant Panesar scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed second to sixth according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹50000, ₹25000 and ₹15000 along with a trophy each. The tournament was organized to celebrate the journey of the chess club. It started on 19th March 2022. Every Saturday evening, anyone can come and play chess at Phoenixcity Mall, Kurla in Mumbai, Maharashtra. Photos: Abhyudaya Ram

GRENKE Classic R1-2: Magnus Carlsen blunders against Richard Rapport

27/03/2024 -

Magnus Carlsen (NOR) made a paltry mistake in the first round of GRENKE Chess Classic 2024 against Richard Rapport (ROU). Rapport made a quick 18-move draw aaginst the reigning world champion - Ding Liren (CHN) to gain an early sole lead 1.5/2. Daniel Fridman's (GER) nearly five years long wait got over and he finally played his games in the GRENKE Classic. He drew the first game against compatriot Vincent Keymer (GER). In the second round, Fridman was up against Carlsen for the first time in his career. Fridman certainly put up a good fight against the World no.1. Keymer missed a great opportunity to beat Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA). Classic Round 3 and 4 will be played today from 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Angelika Valkova/GRENKE Chess Classic

Mary Ann Gomes ends Velammal AICF WGM 2024 on a high note, Sarayu Velpula third

26/03/2024 -

WGM Mary Ann Gomes defeated WIM Mounika Akshaya in the final round of Velammal AICF WGM Round-Robin 2024. Mary Ann had already won the tournament in the previous round. The last round win in an exciting battle was just to reassert her dominance over the competition. She finished a staggering 1.5 points ahead of the field scoring 9/11. WGM Enkhtuul Altan-Ulzii (MGL) and WIM Sarayu Velpula scored 7.5/11 each. They secured second and third place respectively. Sarayu had already earned her final WIM-norm last month. She scored her fourth WIM-norm at this event. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹1000000. The top three prizes were ₹250000, ₹150000 and ₹130000 each. Photos: FI Niklesh Jain and TNSCA

Magnus Carlsen, Ding Liren, Vincent Keymer and co. set to clash at GRENKE Chess Classic 2024 starting today

26/03/2024 -

GRENKE Chess Classic is back after nearly five years. The winner of 2019 edition, Magnus Carlsen (NOR) will return to defend his title. He will be joined by the reigning World Champion - Ding Liren (CHN), Germany no.1 and World no.18 Vincent Keymer, World Blitz 2021 champion - Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Romania no.1 and World no.27 - Richard Rapport and GRENKE Chess Open 2019 winner - Daniel Fridman (GER). Fridman's nearly five years wait will be over. Over 2750 players have registered in the Open section. Arjun Erigaisi will be the top seed, followed by European 2023 champion - Alexey Sarana (SRB). Registration is still on. Round 1 in Open starts on 28th March at 6:30 p.m. local time, 11 p.m. IST. Classic Round 1 and 2 will be played today from 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Official site

Yoshiyaki Yokota wins Osaka Chess Championship 2024

25/03/2024 -

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 Osaka 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 experience taking part in the tournament which took place in Osaka city, Japan. Yoshiyaki Yokota won the tournament scoring an unbeaten 4.5/5. Takahiro Mizumoto and Melody Takayasu scored 4/5 each to secure second and third place respectively according to tie-breaks. Photos: Sheldon Donaldson

Mary Ann clinches Velammal AICF WGM 2024 with a round to spare

25/03/2024 -

WGM Mary Ann Gomes won Velammal AICF WGM Round-Robin 2024 when she drew against WGM Nino Maisuradze (FRA) in Round 10. The remaining four games ending in draws meant no other player has a mathematical chance to catch up with her. Mary had an opportunity to gain material and win against Nino. However, she missed and the game ended in a draw. IM Elena Sedina (ITA) needed to call her opponent WIM Angela Franco Valencia's (COL) bluff when she offered her rook as a sacrifice. In reality, Elena could have captured the rook and there would be no dire consequences for it. Final Round 11 starts today at 10 a.m. IST. Photos: FI Niklesh Jain

Neelash Saha wins Bijnor Open Vol.2 2024

24/03/2024 -

IM Neelash Saha, Vignesh B, GM Laxman R R and Balkishan A scored 7.5/9 each at Bijnor Open UP Booster Series Vol.2 2024. Neelash won the tournament due to better tie-breaks. Vignesh, Laxman and Balkishan were placed second, third and fourth according to tie-breaks. Only Neelash and Laxman remained undefeated among them. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹500000. The top three prizes were ₹100000, ₹75000 and ₹50000 along with a trophy each respectively. The five-day rating tournament was organized by and at Vivek College, Bijnor at Uttar Pradesh from 17th to 21st March 2024. This was Neelash's third overall, second Classical rating tournament triumph of the year. Photos: Vivek College, Bijnor

Mary Ann on the verge of winning Velammal AICF WGM 2024

24/03/2024 -

WGM Mary Ann Gomes drew both her eighth and nine round games to maintain her sole lead. She is still 1.5 points ahead 7.5/9, of her nearest competition at Velammal AICF WGM Round-Robin 2024. Mary drew against WIM Sakshi Chitlange and IM Elena Sedina (ITA) in the final double round of the tournament. She is now a win away from becoming the champion of the tournament, while a draw may also prove to be enough. WIM Mounika Akshaya scored a fine victory over WGM Uurtsaikh Uuriintuya (MGL). Sarayu Velpula and WIM Angela Franco Valencia (COL) are the two remaining victors of the day. Round 10 starts today at 10 a.m. IST. Photos: FI Niklesh Jain

Key Challenges of Trainers - Part 2

23/03/2024 -

It is quite a difficult task to find the right trainer for a chess player. More so, when there are so many lucrative options available. While some prefer to work on their own, others need a chess coach to guide and help them improve their game. FM IA FT Peter Long writes his experiences and thoughts as a trainer, what he faced and the challenges a trainer faces. How important it is to keep scoresheets, maintain database and analyze your own games. Instead of focusing on gain more knowledge, attending camps and playing tournaments incessantly, the necessity to create a structure where a player knows how to work and improve their game, fix their gaps and become a stronger player. Photo: vecteezy

Velammal AICF WGM 2024 R7: Mary wins four in-a-row

23/03/2024 -

WGM Mary Ann Gomes scored her fourth win in-a-row to increase her sole lead by a staggering two points at 6.5/7. She capitalized her opportunity when WIM M Mahalakshmi erred in the endgame. The seventh round of Velammal AICF WGM Round-Robin 2024 had five decisive games just like the first round. WGM Nino Maisuradze (FRA) won her first game of the event against WIM Sakshi Chitlange. Sarayu Velpula bounced back with a win by trapping her opponent, WIM Angela Franco Valencia's (COL) queen. WIM G K Monnisha and WGM Altan-Ulzii Enkhtuul (MGL) are the remaining two victors of the round. Today is the third and last double round of the tournament. Round 8 starts at 10 a.m. IST. Photos: FI Niklesh Jain

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