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Arjun Erigaisi: Missing FIDE Candidates Was Tough, But I Moved On

23/06/2024 -

Although the selection of three Indian players in this year's FIDE Candidates Tournament was a significant event in itself, there was a certain sadness in everyone's hearts as Arjun Erigaisi, despite coming close to qualifying multiple times, could not secure a spot. However, Arjun used this setback as motivation and today, he has become the number one player in India and currently ranks fourth in the world. In an exclusive interview with ChessBase India Hindi's Head Niklesh Jain, Arjun Erigaisi discussed missing out on the FIDE Candidates, his future goals, recent performances, and upcoming tournaments. Currently ranked fourth in the world, Erigaisi spoke openly about the challenges and successes of his chess journey, including the disappointment of not qualifying for the FIDE Candidates and his ambition to become the world champion one day. Read the full interview.

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Zhongyi Tan convincingly clinches 4th Cairns Cup, Harika shares third place

23/06/2024 -

GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) made a quick 19-move draw against GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI) to win 4th Cairns Cup 2024. Since a draw was enough for her to finish clear first, there was no point in risking it. The FIDE Women's Candidates 2024 winner scored an unbeaten 6/9 and finished a half point ahead of the field. GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) scored her second consecutive win of the event. She defeated IM Alice Lee (USA) in the final round to secure a clear second place 5.5/9. This is also her consecutive second place after the inaugural Norway Chess Women 2024. Four players - Kosteniuk, GM Harika Dronavalli, GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO), and GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR) scored 5/9 each. They shared third place. Harika also remained undefeated. Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club/Lennart Ootes

Badrinath wins 1st Jaipur Rating Open 2024

22/06/2024 -

Badrinath S, Arpan Das and Ram Vishal Parab scored 8/9 each at 1st Jaipur Rating Open 2024. Badrinath won the tournament due to better tie-break score, Arpan and Ram Vishal were placed second and third. The total prize fund was ₹500000. The top three prizes were ₹75000, ₹45000 and ₹30000 along with a trophy each respectively. The five-day nine-round rating tournament was organized by Food for Needy in association with Jaipur District Chess Association at Hotel Amar Palace in Jaipur, Rajasthan from 29th May to 2nd June 2024. This is Badrinath's first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Food for Needy/FA Jayendra Chaturvedi

Over 3500 players participate in Vietnam National Youth Championship 2024

22/06/2024 -

This most important chess competition in Vietnam is the National Youth Chess Championship. Every year the many provinces, major cities, and clubs send their best young talent. In 2024, this was as many as 53 bringing a total of 3597 players to play in the categories U-6, U-7, U-8, U-9, U-10, and then U-11, U-13, U-15, U-17 and U-20 in Bac Giang, Vietnam from 24th May to 3rd June 2024. Check out a pictorial report, written by Peter Long. Photo: FM FT IA Peter Long

4th Cairns Cup R7-8: Anna Muzychuk's win over Kosteniuk helps Zhongyi Tan extend her sole lead

22/06/2024 -

GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) extended her sole lead to 5.5/8 at 4th Cairns Cup 2024. GM Anna Muzychuk's (UKR) first and crucial win over GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI) in the penultimate round, assisted Zhongyi to gain a full point gap. It means Zhongyi just needs a draw against Kosteniuk in the final round to become the champion. It goes without saying that the tournament is far from over as Kosteniuk has played seven decisive games out of eight. GM Harika Dronavalli survived a scare against Anna in the seventh round. She managed to salvage a half point by going for a perpetual check. In the penultimate round, Harika had a solid draw with the tournament leader, Zhongyi. Five women - GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR), GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO), Anna Muzychuk, Kosteniuk and Harika are at 4.5/8 each. Round 9 starts today at 1 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club/Lennart Ootes

Tata Steel 4th All India Chess Tournament for specially abled Chess players starts on 24th June

21/06/2024 -

The Tata Steel 4th All India FIDE Rated Specially abled Chess Championship 2024 is taking place in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand this year! The event will run from 24th-28th June at the JRD Tata Sports Complex. This will be a 9-round classical tournament with India's best specially abled chess players taking part! Samarth J Rao won the 3rd edition of this tournament back in 2022. A total of 64 players are taking part in the tournament from various states. The tournament is organized by Tata Steel Limited and Tata Steel Foundation, under the aegis of Chess Federation for physically disabled. We will be covering this tournament live from the venue! Read more for all the information.

New: Jan Markos: Middlegame Secrets Vol.3 - The Career Paths of Bishops

21/06/2024 -

For a chess player, chess pieces are like specific 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 close the position when we have the bishop pair. In this video course we will explore in depth some familiar concepts regarding the bishops. For example, everyone knows that a bishop-pair should grant him a positional edge. However, almost no-one knows how to make use of this strategical asset. Also, you probably know the concept of a “good” and “bad” bishop. But in some positions this concept is crucial, in others totally irrelevant. Can you discern them? Photo: ChessBase

FIDE World Cup for U-8, U-10 and U-12 players kicks off on 23rd June at Batumi, Georgia

20/06/2024 -

In just two days from now, a brand new tournament kicks off. It is the inaugural edition of the FIDE World Cup for youngsters - U-8, U-10 and U-12 chess players from all around the World will take part in this event! The tournament will take place from 23rd-29th June 2024 at Batumi, Georgia. The format is a mix of swiss and knockout, with exciting prizes for the winner of each category!  The first three winners of each age category and gender will receive free full board accommodation for the World Cadets Championship later in the same year. Aditya Sur Roy from ChessBase India will be covering the tournament live from Batumi! Read on for more information. Photo: Niklesh Jain

4th Cairns Cup R6: Zhongyi Tan maintains her sole lead, Kosteniuk and Harika in pursuit

20/06/2024 -

GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) drew with GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO) to maintain her sole lead 4/6 at 4th Cairns Cup 2024. GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI) scored her third win of the event. Her opponent, GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR) got a substantial advantage in the rook and minor piece endgame. However, she traded the rooks at an inopportune moment. It evaporated her advantage and allowed Kosteniuk to equalize. Mariya made another mistake in the resultant minor piece endgame which allowed Kosteniuk to win the game. GM Harika Dronavalli drew against IM Anna Zatonskih (USA). Both Kosteniuk and Harika are trailing the sole leader by a half point at 3.5/6 each. They are followed by five players at 3/6. Round 7 starts today at 1 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club/Lennart Ootes

Chess-Tech Startup CircleChess Ventures into Rated Tournament with Remarkable Results

20/06/2024 -

IM Rahul Sangma scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win the inaugural CircleChess Bangalore Rapid Rating Open 2024. Rahul finished a half point ahead of the rest. Five players - IM Harikrishnan A Ra, FM Kunal M, GM P Shyam Nikhil, IM Nitin S and FM Senthil Maran K. The total prize fund was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹20000 and ₹15000 along with a trophy each. That's not all, they also received CircleChess software subscriptions. The one-day rating tournament was organized by CircleChess.com at Global Divinity Mall in Bengaluru, Karnataka on 1st June 2024. This is Rahul's first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Tarun Mittal/CircleChess.com

Shreyas Das wins 1st Khelo Chess India International Classical FIDE Rating tournament

19/06/2024 -

Shreyas Das from Delhi has won the Khelo Chess India Classical International Rating Tournament organized by ChessBase India in Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh! A total of 174 players participated in this tournament, which was part of the FIDE 100 series being held this year to commemorate the 100th year of the World Chess Federation. The great thing is that the members of Hindi ChessBase India YouTube channel played a special role in organizing this tournament! This six-day tournament, which was started with the aim of organizing a world-class event at a low entry fee, was successful in its objective. Through this event, about 25 new players got their FIDE ratings, while 68 players played classical tournament for the first time and got FIDE ID. Revansh Vaidya of Bhopal secured second place, while Anil Kushwaha of Bhopal secured third place. On the last day of the tournament, a special event was organized under FIDE 100 in which Colombia's female international master Angela Franco and Bhopal's under 10 national champion Madhavendra Pratap Sharma gave a simultaneous exhibition against a total of 20 players. The presence of our CEO and founder IM Sagar Shah in the prize distribution ceremony increased the enthusiasm of all the players manifold! Photos; Sayan Khan, Ayush Jain, Niklesh Jain

India wins 15 medals at 26th Asian Youth Chess Championships 2024 Classical

19/06/2024 -

India won 15 medals - eight individual and seven team at 26th Asian Youth 2024 Classical. Narayani Umesh Marathe lost her final round game. However, her compatriot, Nakshatra Gumudavelly crushed her opponent, Asena Golizadeh (IRI). That win ensured Narayani clinches Gold in Under-8 Girls and Nakshatra Bronze. Top seed of Under-8 Open, Sarbartho Mani scored an important win to secure Silver. Aaradhya Das won her game to secure Bronze in Under-10 Girls. Siddhanth Poonja shattered Aadik Theophane Lenin's Silver medal chances by winning the game. He got Bronze in Under-12 Open. Pratitee Bordoloi made a tough save to salvage a draw and earn Silver in Under-12 Girls. CM Velavaa Ragavesh scored in a must-win game to earn Bronze in Under-16 Open. IM Harsh Suresh spoiled the sole leader's golden chances to earn himself a Bronze medal. Blitz Round 1 starts tomorrow at 10 a.m. local time, 10:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

Arjun Erigaisi dominates 5th Stepan Avagyan Memorial with a 2823 performance

19/06/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi is playing phenomenally for a really long time. Despite winning 5th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024 with a round to spare, he did not want a quick draw. He kept fighting against Manuel Petrosyan (ARM). Tried to look for chances. While all other games got over much earlier, Arjun played on. The game only ended in a draw via perpetual check as there was no better choice left for the current World no.4. He scored an unbeaten 6.5/9, with a performance of 2823 and gained 7.2 Elo rating points, taking his live rating to 2778.1. The defending champion, Samuel Sevian (USA), M Amin Tabatabaei (IRI) and Bogdan-Daniel Deac (ROU) scored 5/9 each. They secured second, third and fourth place respectively. However, they shared the prize as per the tournament regulations. Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia

Nihal Sarin wins Cluj Grand Prix Rapid 2024

19/06/2024 -

Nihal Sarin won Cluj Grand Prix Rapid 2024 by winning a must-win Armageddon with the white pieces. This is the second leg of the Romania GP 2024. The profusely talented teenager scored 8.5/10 and so did GM Imre Balog (HUN). Their seventh round battle against each other ended in a draw. Thus they had to play Armageddon. Nihal won Armageddon to become the champion. Balog finished second. GM Jaime Santos Latasa (ESP) scored 8/10 to finish third. The total prize fund of the tournament was €30000. The top three prizes were €5000, €3000 and €2000 each respectively. A total of 314 players including 22 GMs, 11 IMs and 3 WGMs have registered from 17 countries across the world. Vishy Anand's presence as the VIP of the event added more to the prestige of the event. Photo: Federația Română de Șah

New: Sipke Ernst: A practical repertoire for the positional player after 1.d4 Vol. 1-3

19/06/2024 -

Are you tired of facing long engine lines and well-known theoretical complications? Then I have something interesting for you. In this video course, I will show you a repertoire after 1.d4 that aims to be practical and well-suited for the positional player. I give promising mainlines for white against all black’s main replies to 1.d4 that are engine-proof, easy to learn and can be played almost instantly. Moreover, if black deviates, then white obtains a promising initiative and black will have to suffer an unpleasant defence. The newest Fritztrainer series from our beloved chess coach Sipke Ernst is here! Three volumes with hours, and hours of comprehensive insights about 1.d4, and all its positional continuations, by the Dutch Grandmaster. Photo: ChessBase

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