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Checkmate Cancer - A tournament for a noble cause on World Cancer Day

24/02/2024 -

Revolutionary Chess Corps organized Checkmate Cancer on World Cancer Day, 4th February. Apart from giving the youth and talented players of Nashik, an opportunity to compete, the heart of the initiative was a noble cause - checkmate cancer through awareness and support. Dr. Swapnanjali Awhad, a prominent gynecologist and President of the Indian Medical Association, explained the causes of cancer. Dr. Roshankumar Patil, a well-known radiation oncologist of Cancer Center of America, Nashik, lectured the parents on several types of cancer, its causes, and effects. The tournament was organized in collaboration with the Indian Medical Association, Nashik Road along with Venue Partner - Parmanand Sports Academy. Photos: Varad Deo

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Ritviz Parab convincingly clinches Durga Motors Rapid Rating Open 2024

23/02/2024 -

IM Ritviz Parab scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win Durga Motors Rapid Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Mandar Pradip Lad scored sole 8/9 to finish second. Four players - IM Bhakti Kulkarni, Ravindra Nikam, Muchandi Karthik and Mayuresh Laxlabh Desai scored 7.5/9 each. They were placed third to sixth respectively according to tie-breaks. Ritviz's sole draw was against the top seed Nitish. Mandar suffered his only loss of the event against Bhakti. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹100000. The top three prizes were ₹35000, ₹16000 and ₹10000 along with a trophy each. The two-day rapid rating tournament was organized by Rotary Club of Porvorim, sponsored by Durga Motors Porvorim, on 10th and 11th February 2024 at Dr. K B Hedgewar School, Cujira in Bambolim, Goa. This was Ritviz's first rating tournament victory in 2024. Photos: IA Arvind Mhamal

Grand Chess Tour 2024: Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh named full tour participants

23/02/2024 -

Grand Chess Tour 2024 season full tour participants names have been revealed. Out of the nine full tour participants, there are two Indians - R Praggnanandhaa and D Gukesh. The remaining seven are - Fabiano Caruana (USA), GCT 2023 winner, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA), Wesley So (USA), Ian Nepomniachtchi, Alireza Firouzja (FRA), Anish Giri (NED) and Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB). Since the inception of the tour in 2015, after Vishy Anand, Praggnanandhaa and Gukesh are the next two Indians to become a full tour participant. The total prize fund of the season has been increased to US$ 1.5 Million. The prize fund for each of the two Classical tournaments willb e $350000 and $175000 per event for Rapid and Blitz. There is also a bonus prize fund of $275000. The first event of the season is Superbet Rapid and Blitz from 6th to 13th May in Warsaw, Poland. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Vikramaditya Kulkarni victorious at 360 One Wealth GP Series 3 Rating Open 2024

23/02/2024 -

IM Vikramaditya Kulkarni scored an unbeaten 6.5/7 to win 360 One Wealth GP Series 3 Rating Open 2024. The top seed of the tournament finished a half point ahead of the competition. Despite a second draw against 9-year-old Reyaansh Venkat, Vikramaditya won the next five games consecutively to become the champion. Four players - Arnav Mahesh Koli, Sanjeev Mishra, Amardeep S Bartakke and Yash Kapadi scored 6/7 each. They were placed second to fifth respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹250000. The top three prizes were ₹50000 + trophy, ₹30000 and ₹25000 each. This was Vikramaditya's first tournament triumph of 2024. The final leg of the GP series will start on 11th March 2024. It will also be another Open event. Photos: FT IA IO Praful Zaveri/Indian Chess School

Farhaan dominates Alekhine Memorial Rapid Rating Open 2024

22/02/2024 -

Farhaan M scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win Alekhine Memorial Rapid Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. Second seeded IM Rahul Sangma scored 8/9 to finish second. His sole loss was against the eventual champion, Farhaan. Gavi Siddayya, Kartavya Anadkat and Augustin A scored 7.5/9. They were placed third to fifth respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹16000 + trophy, ₹15000 and ₹14000 each. The two-day rapid rating tournament was organized by Innovators Chess Academy on 3rd and 4th February 2024 at Silicon City Academy of Secondary Education in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This was Farhaan's first rating open tournament triumph of his career. Photos: FI NA Sushruta Reddy

Anton Sitnikov wins 16th Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit 2024, Lokesh second and Suyog third

22/02/2024 -

IM Anton Sitnikov (UKR) and Lokesh N scored 7/9 each at 16th Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit Chess Tournament 2024. Anton won the tournament as he had beaten Lokesh in the second round. They both finished a full point ahead of the rest. FM Suyog Wagh and FM Mohamed Anees M scored 6/9 each. They were placed third and fourth respectively according to tie-breaks. The six-day ten-player round-robin tournament was organized by Kanyakumari District Chess Association at Hotel VLR Residency in Nagercoil, Tamil Nadu from 30th January to 4th February 2024. Tournament Coordinator and Chief Arbiter - IA M Ephrame writes the tournament report. Photos: IA FI M Ephrame

New: R B Ramesh: Improve your pieces - a winning system you need to know

21/02/2024 -

One of the most effective ways to improve your chess understanding is to know where your pieces belong and how to adapt when the board situation changes. When there’s no forced tactics, one must formulate a plan for what to do. Instead of looking for a win or advantage, it’s often easier to identify a piece that can improve its position and function. Even improving your worst piece is a simple concept that avoids assessment insecurity. And who better to learn from, than one of the best trainers in the world? RB Ramesh has trained thousands of chess players including the top players in the world. Photo: ChessBase

Anton Sitnikov triumphs at 15th Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit 2024, Karthik Rajaa second

21/02/2024 -

IM Anton Sitnikov scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win 15th Tamil Nadu IM-norm Closed Circuit Chess Tournament 2024. He finished a full point ahead of the field. The winner of the 13th edition, FM Karthik Rajaa scored 6.5/9 to secure second place. GM Manik Mikulas (SVK) scored an unbeaten 6/9 to finish third. The six-day ten-player round robin tournament was organized by Tamil Nadu State Chess Association at Hotel Applettree in Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu from 23rd to 28th January 2024. Tournament Coordinator and Chief Arbiter - IA V Vijayaraghavan writes the tournament report. Photos: IA V Vijayaraghavan

20 years of the Bangkok Chess Open

20/02/2024 -

The BCC Open steps into the third decade of the critically acclaimed tournament. What makes this tournament special, is the utmost care given to the playing conditions. Peter Long writes the history of this tournament which will have the 21st edition this April. How did an engineer, a huge chess enthusiast - Kai Tuorila made Thailand, a must visit destination for chess players from all around the globe. Why he has been so successful in the creation of a long-lasting tradition where there is always a strong line-up of GMs and IMs always ready to play, most importantly many returning players. Peter Long mentions them all in this article which covers the history of this tournament. Photos: FM IA FT Peter Long

Mihajlo Stojanovic wins Basel Carnival 2024, Himal Gusain second

20/02/2024 -

GM Mihajlo Stojanovic (SRB) scored an unbeaten 4.5/5 to win Basel Carnival 2024 Open. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Eight players - IM Himal Gusain, IM Harry Grieve (ENG), FM Deyan Samuil Kostov (BUL), GM Alexandre Dgebuadze (BEL), Simon Schweizer (JPN), Johannes Rappazzo (SUI), Nicolas Kaser (SUI) and Bernd Reinhardt (GER) scored 4/5 each. They were placed second to ninth respectively according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was CHF 5200. The top three prizes were CHF 1000, 800 and 600 each. The three-day five round Rating Open tournament was organized by Claudio Boschetti - Swiss CHess Tour at Landgasthof Riehen in Riehen, Switzerland frm 2nd to 4th February 2024. Photos: Official site

Play Sardinia World Chess Festival 2024 in Italy's strongest tournament ever with a €50100 prize fund

19/02/2024 -

Unichess and Emmedi Sport ASD invite you to Sardinia World Chess Festival 2024. The inaugural edition of this festival is offering a total prize fund of €50100. The top three prizes are €10000, €6000 and €4000 each. There are three categories - Open A (>1999), Open B (<2000) and Open C (<1600). There are 15 main prizes in Open A and ten each in Open B and C. That's not all. Total 78 prizes are up for grabs. Entry is FREE for players rated above 2450. For everyone else, entry fee is €100 by 31st March €130 till 15th April after organizing committee agrees. Eleven players have 2600, 19 players above 2500, 17 GMs and 9 IMs have already confirmed participation from 15 countries across the world. 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.

Simultaneous Chess Exhibition with Grandmaster Sethuraman

19/02/2024 -

On Saturday 10th February, Kilpauk Chess Centre organized a Simultaneous exhibition against the reigning National champion GM S P Sethuraman. It was held at Bhavan's Rajaji Vidyashram in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. 43 players got an opportunity to play against the former Asian champion and 41st Olympiad Bronze medalist. The Grandmaster won all his games in a little over five hours. The final score was 43-0 in favor of the GM. Even after the grueling exhibition, Sethuraman took the time to analyze games with the players. He also had a Q&A session with the players and parents. Check out the article written by a passionate chess enthusiast - S Ramanathan. Photos: S Ramanathan

Registration starts for the ChessBase India Training Camp in April

18/02/2024 -

After many wonderful training camps organized in 2023, ChessBase India is bringing them once again in 2024! The first training camp of this year will be organized from 2nd to 7th April at the ChessBase India Training Academy located in Bhopal. Just like last time, a total of 12 players can participate in this camp. FIDE instructor Niklesh Jain and Women International Master Angela Franco of Colombia will be the trainers! This camp will run from Tuesday, 2nd April till Saturday, 6th April - after that, the next day on Sunday, 7th April, the participants of the camp will get a chance to participate in the ChessBase India Khelo Chess India Rapid Tournament among the players from all over the state! Read the article below to get more information:

Bangladesh Police regains Bangabandhu Premier League 2024

18/02/2024 -

Bangladesh Police regained their Bangabandhu Premier Division Chess League title in a dominant fashion. The defending champion, SAIF Sporting Club did not take part in this edition. Bangladesh Police won the tournament with a round to spare. They still defeated Bangladesh Biman in the last round to finish with 19/20, four points ahead of the runners-up teams. Palli Sanchay Bank and Titas Club scored 15/20 each. They were placed second and third respectively according to tie-breaks. IM Mohammad Nubairshah Shaikh earned his final GM-norm. The reigning National Under-17 and Under-15 Girls champion, Mrittika Mallick secured her maiden WIM-norm. Photos: Bangladesh Chess Federation

FIDE World Corporate Chess Championship 2024 Finals to take place in New York

18/02/2024 -

The second edition of FIDE World Corporate Chess Championship 2024 will be held in three stages. Online Qualifiers will take place from 16th March to 14th April. Top eight teams of each Qualifier will play Knockout on 20th April. The online team matches will be played on lichess. The Finals will take place between top eight teams from 14th to 17th June in New York, USA. The event is open to teams representing legally recognized companies all around the world. A company can have more than one team. Each team has a right to invite a player who is not directly employed or a member of the board. In any round at any stage, each team must have at least one male and one female player playing. In each team, only one player is allowed to have FIDE standard rating above 2400 according to the January 2024 FIDE Rating list. Photo: FIDE

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