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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

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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

26th Asian Youth R8: Narayani Umesh Marathe fingertips away from her second Gold

18/06/2024 -

Narayani Umesh Marathe bounced back with a victory in the penultimate round of 26th Asian Youth Under-8 Girls 2024. She convincingly defeated Azaliya Balakanova (IRI) to move to 7.5/8. A win makes her a clear champion. However, a draw might still prove to be enough to win the Gold. Under-10 Girls: Bijesh Divi lost her game today. However, she still has medal chances. Under-12 Open: Aadik Theophane Lenin needs a draw in the final round against Siddhanth Poonja to secure a medal. However, a win may fetch him a better one, even a Gold maybe. Under-12 Girls: Pratitee Bordoloi leveled her score with her rival Le Vy Tran (VIE). Pratitee needs to win her final round game first and hope everything else works in her favor. Round 9 starts tomorrow at 11 a.m. local time, 11:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

4th Cairns Cup R5: Five fighting draws

18/06/2024 -

IM Alice Lee (USA) survived by the skin of her teeth against GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO) in Round 5 of 4th Cairns Cup 2024. The teenager misplayed in the endgame which almost cost her the game. Thanks to her neat little trick with the knight at the end. It helped her salvage a half point. GM Irina Krush (USA) had a great opportunity against GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI). The American did not take precautions to prevent perpetual checks by the former Women's World Champion. GM Harika Dronavalli defended well in a difficult position against GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR). GM Anna Muzychuk (UKR) had a well-fought draw against GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN). Today is the sole rest day. Round 6 starts tomorrow Wednesday 19th June at 1 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club/Lennart Ootes

Arjun Erigaisi convincingly clinches 5th Stepan Avagyan Memorial with a round to spare

18/06/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi is in outstanding form. He is World no.4 in the live ratings for a reason. His live rating is now 2779.9 which means he is just 15.8 Elo rating points away from surpassing the World no.3 - Fabiano Caruana (USA). In the penultimate round of 5th Stepan Avagyan Memorial, Arjun defeated Volodar Murzin to win the tournament with one round to go. Murzin made a minute error in the rook and minor piece endgame. That's all it took for Arjun to seize his opportunity and win the game. Samuel Sevian (USA) had an opportunity to push for a full point against Manuel Petrosyan (ARM) in the queen and minor piece endgame, but he missed it. Round 9 starts today at 11 a.m. local time, 12:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia

26th Asian Youth R7: Narayani and Velavaa maintain their lead

17/06/2024 -

Narayani Umesh Marathe conceded her first draw of the event against Levgeeva Elzyata Nik. She maintains her sole lead 6.5/7 in Under-8 Girls. Under-8 Open: Hriday Garg and Kavish Palaniappan K are trailing the sole leader by a full point at 5.5/7 each. Under-10 Girls: Bijesh Divi lost her lead. She is now at sole second place 6/7. Under-12 Open: Aadik Theophane Lenin drew his game. He is now at 5.5/7, a full point behind the sole leader. Under-12 Girls: Pratitee Bordoloi is relentless in her pursuit. She scored her second hat-trick of the event to move to 6/7. Under-16 Open: CM Velavaa Ragavesh maintained his lead 5.5/7. He is now joined by one more player than the previous round, in the quest for the Gold. Round 8 starts tomorrow at 11 a.m. local time, 11:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

4th Cairns Cup R4: 14-year-old Alice Lee stuns Alexandra Kosteniuk

17/06/2024 -

14-year-old IM Alice Lee (USA) scored the biggest upset of 4th Cairns Cup 2024 in Round 4. She defeated GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI) in a definitive manner. The teenager's creative and beautiful attack was commendable, especially against a former Women's World Champion. GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) crushed the defending champion, IM Anna Zatonskih (USA) in just 20 moves to emerge sole leader 3/4. GM Harika Dronavalli drew with GM Irina Krush (USA). GM Elisabeth Paehtz (GER) missed a small but significant opportunity against GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR). Both Harika and Mariya are at 2.5/4 each. They will face each other in the fifth round. Round 5 starts today at 1 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club/Lennart Ootes

5th Stepan Avagyan Memorial R7: Arjun Erigaisi stays ahead

17/06/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi drew with Bogdan-Daniel Deac (ROU) in the seventh round of 5th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024. The sole leader had a well contested draw against the Romania no.2. The remaining four games also ended in draws. Thus, Arjun maintains his full point lead 5/7. The defending champion - Samuel Sevian (USA), Deac and M Amin Tabatabaei (IRI) are at 4/7 each. Tabatabaei has the best chance to score a full point in this round. However, he needed to find a tough maneuver with his queen and bishop pair against his opponent's cramped queen and knights. Arjun will face Volodar Murzin in the penultimate round. Round 8 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia

Abhay and Priyanshu spearhead team Little Brothers to win CJKS Premier Division League 2024

17/06/2024 -

Little Brothers won CJKS Premier Division Chess League 2024 scoring 15/18. They finished a full point ahead of the runner-up, Kwality Sports Club 14/18. Chattogram Mohammedan Sporting Club Bluss finished third scoring 12/18. The winner, Little Brothers suffered sole match loss against Brothers Union in Round 4. Abhay Bandewar and Priyanshu Barua were the top scorers for the winning team. They scored 7/9 and 6.5/9 each to gain 20.4 and 28.6 Elo rating points. Shivansh Tiwari scored an unbeaten 7/9 and increased his rating by 49 points. He played for the eventual second runner-up team - CMSCB. Saurabh Choubey was the highest gainer among Indians. He scored 8.5/9 and gained 53.6 Elo rating points. Photo: Alex Alim

26th Asian Youth R6: Narayani Umesh Marathe scores a double hat-trick

16/06/2024 -

Narayani Umesh Marathe scored a double hat-trick of wins in Under-8 Girls at 26th Asian Youth 2024. She defeated Nakshatra Gumudavelly to maintain her full point lead. Under-8 Open: Sarbartho Mani and Kavish Palaniappan K are trailing their sole leader by a half point at 5/6 each. Under-10 Open: Advik Amit Agarwal joined the five-way lead 5/6. Under-10 Girls: Bijesh Divi maintains her lead with Alisa Genrietta Yunker 5.5/6 each. Under-12 Open: Aadik Theophane Lenin and Siddhanth Poonja stay a half point behind the sole leader - CM Ramtin Kakavand (IRI) 5.5/6. Under-12 Girls: Pratitee Bordoloi maintains her pursuit 5/6. Under-16 Open: CM Velavaa Ragavesh made a massive save from a lost position. Duy Tran Ngoc Minh (VIE) joins him in the lead 5/6 each. Round 7 starts tomorrow at 11 a.m. local time, 11:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

4th Cairns Cup R3: Kosteniuk bounces back

16/06/2024 -

GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI) bounced back with a victory over GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO) in the third round of 4th Cairns Cup 2024. Kosteniuk won in a similar fashion as her previous loss. The Georgia no.1 woman misplayed in the opening allowing her opponent to get a signficant advantage. Kosteniuk had no trouble converting it into a full point. This is her second win of the event. The youngest participant of the tournament - IM Alice Lee (USA) drew with GM Harika Dronavalli. GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN), Kosteniuk, Harika and GM Mariya Muzychuk (UKR) are at 2/3 each. Round 4 starts today at 1 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club/Lennart Ootes

5th Stepan Avagyan Memorial R6: Arjun Erigaisi hunts Bluebaum's king, increases his sole lead

16/06/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi defeated Matthias Bluebaum (GER) to increase his sole lead by a full point at 5th Stepan Avagyan Memorial 2024. Arjun gobbled up two pawns in the middlegame and he managed to protect them. When the German declined the trade of queens, the World no.4 in live ratings, went for his opponent's king. Robert Hovhannisyan (ARM) scored the only other victory of the round. It was also his first win of the event and his opponent, Haik Martirosyan's (ARM) second loss. Haik misplayed in the sharp major piece endgame. It allowed his opponent to gain full control and liquidate into a favorable queen endgame. Arjun is at 4.5/6, followed by Samuel Sevian (USA), M Amin Tabatabaei (IRI) and Bogdan-Daniel Deac (ROU) at 3.5/6 each. Round 7 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 4:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Chess Academy of Armenia

26th Asian Youth R5: Narayani Umesh Marathe emerges sole leader with a perfect 5/5

15/06/2024 -

Narayani Umesh Marathe won her fifth game in-a-row to emerge sole leader in Under-8 Girls at 26th Asian Youth 2024. She is now a full point ahead of the rest and will face her compatriot Nakshatra Gumudavelly in the sixth round. Under-10 Girls: Bijesh Divi drew her game against Alisa Genrietta Yunker to stay in the lead 4.5/5 each. Under-12 Open: Aadik Theophane Lenin shared the point with CM Ramtin Kakavand (IRI). They both maintain their lead 4.5/5 each. Under-16 Open: CM Velavaa Ragavesh drew with Ngoc Minh Duy Tran (VIE, 2017) to keep his sole lead 4.5/5. Round 6 starts tomorrow at 11 a.m. local time, 11:30 a.m. IST. Photos: Shahid Ahmed

4th Cairns Cup R2: Harika Dronavalli outplays Alexandra Kosteniuk

15/06/2024 -

GM Harika Dronavalli got the upper hand out of the opening against GM Alexandra Kosteniuk (SUI) in the second round of 4th Cairns Cup 2024. She had no trouble converting her extra pawn advantage into a full point. GM Nana Dzagnidze (GEO) scored the only other win of the round. She capitalized on her opportunity when her opponent, IM Anna Zatonskih (USA) made a tactical error in the middlegame. GM Zhongyi Tan (CHN) and GM Irina Krush (USA) had a well-contested draw. GM Elisabeth Paehtz (GER) and IM Alice Lee (USA) played a back and forth game which could have gone either player's way. Round 3 starts today at 1 p.m. local time, 11:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Saint Louis Chess Club/Lennart Ootes

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