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Tata Steel 2024 R2: Wei Yi implodes against Gukesh

15/01/2024 -

D Gukesh defeated Wei Yi (CHN) in the second round of 86th Tata Steel Masters 2024. The Chinese virtually imploded when he made an incorrect knight sacrifice in an already difficult position. R Praggnanandhaa and Vidit Gujrathi drew against Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) and Anish Giri (NED) respectively. In the Challengers section, Harika Dronavalli and Leon Luke Mendonca shared the point versus Daniel Dardha (BEL) and Marc' Andria Maurizzi (FRA). IM Divya Deshmukh suffered a loss against Anton Korobov (UKR). Round 3 pairings: Vidit vs Ian Nepomniachtchi, Gukesh vs Ding Liren (CHN), Praggnanandhaa vs Wei (CHN), Divya vs Jaime Santos Latasa (ESP), Dardha vs Leon, and Erwin L'Ami vs Harika. The third round starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024

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Sankalp Gupta sensational at 20th Bois Colombes Master 2023 with a 2712 performance

14/01/2024 -

GM Sankalp Gupta scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 20th Bois-Colombes Master Open A 2023. He finished a full point ahead of the field. IM Anatole Vlachos (GRE) scored sole 7/9 to secure second place. GM Sergey A Fedorchuk (UKR) edged past three other players on tie-breaks to finish third scoring 6.5/9. The total prize fund of the tournament combining three category was €7400, €4100 for Open A. The top three prizes were €1200, €800 and €500 along with a trophy each respectively. The total participation combining Open A, B and C was 460. This was Sankalp's sole tournament triumph in 2023. He certainly finished the year in a fantastic way. Photos: Florian Cordier – Cercle d’Échecs de Bois-Colombes

Garry Kasparov: How to play the Najdorf - A ChessBase Classic!

14/01/2024 -

Between 2004 and 2007, 13th World Chess Champion Garry Kasparov recorded a large 3-volume Najdorf video course. ChessBase is publishing this great classic in a complete edition in the current ChessBase Media format. Learn from this classic of chess! The Najdorf system in the Sicilian Defence has a legendary reputation as a defensive weapon for Black. It is an opening where people often strive for a full point, instead of simply defending the position with the black pieces. Many great players have contributed to the development of this complex opening. There were two world champions who formed much of their careers using the Najdorf system as their weapon of choice against 1.e4: Bobby Fischer and Garry Kasparov celebrated spectacular successes with it. Photo: ChessBase

2nd Indore GM Open 2024 R7: Goutham outplays Hesham in the endgame

14/01/2024 -

Deepan Chakkravarthy drew with Alexei Fedorov in the seventh round of 2nd Indore GM Open 2024. IM Arash Tahbaz (IRI) blundered terribly in a rook endgame which should have been an easy draw against GM Boris Savchenko. Thus, Savchenko joined Fedorov in the lead 6/7. FM Goutham Krishna H scored a fine victory against GM Hesham Abdelrahman (EGY). The teenager showed great technique in the endgame. FM Kashish Manoj Jain got the better of the Sri Lanka no.1 - IM L M S T De Silva. Goutham and Kashish are the only two non-IM/GMs among the eight pack pursuers at 5.5/7 each. The remaining six are - Deepan, IM Ratnakaran K, GM Iniyan Pa, IM Neelash Saha, IM Ameya Audi and IM Shahil Dey. Round 8 starts today at 2 p.m. IST. Photo: Satyam Vishwakarma

Tata Steel 2024 R1: Vidit Gujrathi draws against Ding Liren, Leon scores a win

14/01/2024 -

Vidit Gujrathi drew against Ding Liren (CHN) in the first round of 86th Tata Steel Masters 2024. It was the first Classical rated game for the world champion since May 2023. D Gukesh had an exciting draw against Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB). R Praggnanandhaa had a well-contested draw with Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI). Leon Luke Mendonca is the sole Indian to score a win in the first round against IM Eline Roebers (NED). IM Divya Deshmukh had good chances to push for a win versus IM Stefan Beukema (BEL). GM Harika Dronavalli blundered in the endgame against GM Marc' Andria Maurizzi (FRA). However, the French missed his opportunity and it ended in a draw. Round 2 pairings: Abdusattorov vs Praggnanandhaa, Wei (CHN) vs Gukesh, Giri (NED) vs Vidit, Harika vs Dardha (BEL), Leon vs Maurizzi, GM Korobov (UKR) v Divya. It starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Jurriaan Hoefsmit/Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2024

Vedant Panesar becomes the latest International Master from Mumbai

13/01/2024 -

20-year-old Vedant Panesar became India's latest International Master in December 2023. The Mumbai lad earned his maiden IM-norm at Maia Open 2022 in Maia, Portugal. A year, a month and half later, he earned his second IM-norm at Qatar Masters 2023. Ten days later, he started playing at Vezerkepzo Fall GM 2023, where he scored his final IM-norm. Vedant crossed 2400 rating barrier in December 2023 FIDE Rating list as his Elo rating showed 2445. He also scored his fourth and fifth IM-norms consecutively after earning his final IM-norm. However, they were not required as he had already fulfilled the IM title requirements. Vedant's current rating is 2452 and his journey towards the GM title continues. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Vidit Gujrathi to face Ding Liren in the first round of 86th Tata Steel Masters 2024

13/01/2024 -

The first major chess event of the year 2024 is 86th Tata Steel Chess. Six Indians - three in Masters and three in Challengers will be seen in action. It is the highest ever, one more from last year. In Round 1 Masters it will be, Vidit Gujrathi vs Ding Liren (CHN), D Gukesh vs Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) and R Praggnanandhaa vs Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI). The Challengers section will have: IM Divya Deshmukh vs IM FT Stefan Beukema (BEL), IM Eline Roebers (NED) vs GM Leon Luke Mendonca and GM Marc Andria Maurizzi (FRA) vs GM Harika Dronavalli. Who are your picks to win the Masters and Challengers sections? Round 1 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST for both Masters and Challengers section. Photos: Tata Steel Chess

2nd Indore GM Open 2024 R5-6: Fedorov emerges sole leader, Deepan in pursuit

13/01/2024 -

GM Alexei Fedorov is the new sole leader 5.5/6 at 2nd Indore GM Open 2024. He defeated IM Ratnakaran K and GM Hesham Abdelrahman (EGY) in Round 5 and 6 respectively. The veteran GM is followed by GM Deepan Chakkravarthy, IM Arash Tahbaz (IRI) and GM Boris Savchenko at 5/6 each. There are 16 players including 13 Indians at 4.5/6 each. FM Goutham Krishna H and FM Kashish Manoj Jain are the only non-GM/IM among them. Deepan will face Fedorov inevitably in the seventh round. IM Ameya Audi lost an exciting game against IM Arash in the fifth round. The former should have won that game ideally. Round 7 starts today at 2 p.m. IST. Photos: Satyam Vishwakarma

CircleChess Bullet Bash 2.0: Online Chess Tournament with a ₹1,00,000 Prize Pool Returns - Registration Open!

12/01/2024 -

After a successful first event, CircleChess is back with the 2nd edition of Bullet Bash, an online bullet chess tournament, with a prize pool of ₹1,00,000 given across the top 200 finishers! CircleChess is a pioneering chess startup dedicated to revolutionizing the chess ecosystem and have already built a 10000+, very strong player community in India. The Bullet Bash tournament is scheduled for January 16th, 2024, from 8 PM to 9 PM. Featuring some of the best and top players of the country, it’s a great opportunity to battle them while also having a chance to win a part of the pie!

Kartavya Anadkat dominates Mark Dvoretsky Memorial Rapid Rating Open 2023

12/01/2024 -

Kartavya Anadkat scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win Mark Dvoretsky Memorial Rapid Rating Open 2023. He finished a full point ahead of the competition. Six players - Hrithickkesh Pr, GM Laxman R R, FM K Senthil Maran, Dhanush Ragav N S, FM Syed Anwar Shazuli and Karthik E scored 6.5/9 each. They were placed second to seventh respectively according to tie-breaks. Kartavya defeated Hrithickkesh in the penultimate round and drew against Laxman in the last round. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹16000 + trophy, ₹15000 and ₹14000 each respectively. Kartavya and Laxman remained undefeated among top three. The tournament was organized in memory of one of the greatest chess trainer ever - Mark Dvoretsky. Photos: FI NA Sushruta Reddy/Innovators Chess Academy

2nd Indore GM Open 2024 R4: Deepan subdues Savchenko, gains early sole lead

12/01/2024 -

GM Deepan Chakkravarthy defeated GM Boris Savchenko to emerge sole leader 4/4 at 2nd Indore GM Open 2024. Deepan made a sound exchange sacrifice to gain two pawns and open his light square bishop's path. He converted his advantage into a win comfortably. Both GM Alexei Fedorov and IM Ameya Audi had a solitary chance each, to gain decisive advantage against their counterpart. WGM Nandhidhaa P V had a grueling battle against GM Hesham Abdelrahman (EGY). IM P Shyam Nikhil showed fine technique in the opposite color bishop endgame against GM Igor Glek (BEL). Local player, Prakhar Bajaj made the most out of his opportunity against IM Kushagra Mohan. Deepan will face the top seed Iniyan in the fifth round. Today will be the last double round of the event. Round 5 starts today at 10 a.m. IST. Photos: Satyam Vishwakarma

Breakfast at Anands! - The start of a new tradition?

11/01/2024 -

How difficult is it to get together 15 GMs and 21 titled players in one house on a Sunday morning for breakfast? Sounds impossible, doesn't it? What if we said it was not only possible, but 3 out of these players are top 25 in the world! This can happen only in one city in the world and that place in Chennai. The wonderful breakfast was hosted by Vishy and Aruna Anand and we bring you all the pictures from the this beautiful gathering. It not only had strong players, but also their family members who joined in. IM Sagar Shah shares the pictures from the day and also writes about his experience of visiting Gukesh's home later in the evening.

Vignesh N R victorious at Basel Christmas Festival 2023

11/01/2024 -

GM Vignesh N R scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win Basel Christmas Festival 2023 Master (Above 2050). He finished a half point ahead of the rest. FM Gabriele Lumachi (ITA), GM Boris Chatalbashev (DEN) and FM Enis Zuferi (GER) scored 6.5/9 each. They were placed second to fourth respectively according to tie-breaks. Vignesh drew against both eventual runners-up, Lumachi and Chatalbashev. The total prize fund of the tournament was CHF 8000. The top three prizes were CHF 2000 + trophy, 1500 and 1200 each. Apart from Vignesh, GM Venkatesh M R and Vignesh's younger brother, GM Visakh N R made a top ten finish. They scored 6/9 each to secure sixth and eighth place respectively. Photos: Official site

2nd Indore GM Open 2024 R2-3: Nandhidhaa makes a perfect start

11/01/2024 -

IM Ratnakaran K, GM Deepan Chakkravarthy, IM Ameya Audi and WGM Nandhidhaa P V are the four Indians to make a perfect start at 2nd Indore GM Open 2024. Total eight players are at 3/3, four of them are Indians. Nandhidhaa won a long battle against IM Neelash Saha. Kartavya Anadkat missed a win against IM Ilamparthi A R. Daaevik Wadhawan continued his momentum by winning against IM Ayush Sharma. However, the 13-year-old lost his third round battle against Ameya. IM Kushagra Mohan had a tiny window of opportunity against the top seed, GM Iniyan Pa. He could not seize it and the game ended in a draw. Round 4 starts today at 2 p.m. IST. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Vidit Gujrathi's simul at Ambit House in Mumbai

11/01/2024 -

January 2024 is going to be an important month for Vidit Gujrathi as he gets ready for Tata Steel Masters in Wijk Aan Zee. However, just before he took his flight to Amsterdam, Vidit decided to spend a day at Ambit House in Mumbai. Along with meeting the top management team of Ambit, Vidit played a simultaneous exhibition with 17 opponents. This proved to be an exciting one as some of the players gave quite a tough fight to the India no.3. We bring you some moments from this beautiful evening.

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