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Bhubaneswar, Pune, Vizag, Chennai and Madurai to host five GM Open tournaments in May-July 2022

13/05/2022 -

If you are planning to play strong GM tournaments and wish to participate in India, you don't have to wait further. There will be five consecutive GM Open tournaments which will take place at Bhubaneswar, Pune, Visakhapatnam, Chennai and Madurai. It starts on 22nd May and the fifth GM Open concludes on 5th July. You can start planning for the tournaments. You have to choose the category as per your rating. Each event has a very good prize fund too. Check out the conditions which are being offered for GMs, IMs, WGMs and WIMs at the five GM Open events. Photo: Various tournament circulars

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MPL 34th National U-14 R7-8: Mayank Chakraborty outplays Om Kadam

13/05/2022 -

Top seed of the tournament, CM Om Manish Kadam (MAH) ended John Veny Akkarakaran's (KER) fantastic winning streak. Then CM Mayank Chakraborty (ASM) beat Om in Round 8 to become one of the tournament leaders 7.0/8 at MPL 34th National Under-14 Open Chess Championship 2022. John also bounced back with a win over Ethan Vaz (Goa) to become a coleader. In the Girls section, top three West Bengal vs Mahrashtra battles ended in three draws in the seventh round. However, in Round 8, Anupam Sreekumar (KER) beat the tournament leader Shreya G Hipparagi (MAH) to keep things exciting in the Girls section. Round 9 starts today at 9:30 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Vishy Anand would become the Deputy President if Dvorkovich wins the FIDE Presidential Elections 2022

12/05/2022 -

Vishy Anand has played many different roles in the world of chess. We all know that he is the five-time World Champion. But he has also been a major promoter of the sport in the country as well as the world. He now spends a lot of time as a trainer to some of the most talented youngsters at the Westbridge Anand Chess Academy. But one move that very few would have seen coming, was Anand becoming a part of the FIDE administration. Today, 12th of May 2022, Arkady Dvorkovich has announced his FIDE Presidential Team. If Dvorkovich is re-elected as the FIDE President in Chennai in August, then Vishy Anand would become the FIDE Deputy President.

MPL 34th National U-14 R5-6: John Veny Akkarakaran and Shreya Hipparagi gain sole lead

12/05/2022 -

John Veny Akkarakaran (KER) continues his winning streak. He scored a double hat-trick 6.0/6 to gain sole lead at MPL 34th National Under-14 Open Chess Championship 2022. He beat CM Daakshin Arun (TN) and Shaik Sumer Arsh (TEL) convincingly. Top seed CM Om Manish Kadam (MAH) and Ethan Vaz (Goa) are trailing by a half point each. In the Girls section, Shubhi Gupta (UP) survived a scare against Sannidhi Bhat (MAH). Her luck ran out against Shreya G Hipparagi (MAH) who capitalized on her opportunity to beat Shubhi and gain sole lead 5.5/6. Round 6 starts today at 9:30 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Aravindh Chithambaram scores a hat-trick by clinching 1st Rejoice CTF Rapid Rating Open 2022

11/05/2022 -

After successfully defending the National Rapid and Blitz title, Aravindh won his third consecutive tournament in as many days at 1st Rejoice CTF Rapid Rating Open on 1st May. Five players finished with the same score 8.0/9. They are - GM Aravindh Chithambaram, GM Karthikeyan P, GM Karthik Venkataraman, IM P Shyam Nikhil and FM Niranjan Navalgund. They were placed first to fifth according to tie-breaks. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. Top three prizes were ₹40000, ₹20000 and ₹13000 cash along with a trophy each respectively. A total of 403 players including 10 GMs and 11 IMs took part in this one-day rapid rating tournament held at Rejoice International School, Mumbai, Mahrashtra, organized by Chess Training Foundation. Photo: FM FT Niranjan Navalgund

MPL 34th National U-14 R3-4: Sannidhi Bhat scores two big wins

11/05/2022 -

24th seeded newly crowned Maharashtra State Under-14 Girls champion, Sannidhi Ramakrishna Bhat (1373) undoubtedly had a fantastic day in MPL 34th National Under-14 Girls Chess Championship 2022. The 12-year-old girl outplayed fourth seeded Anupam Sreekumar (KER, 1673). Then she defeated second seeded Sachi Jain (DEL, 1768) in the following round. She is now in the lead with the reigning National Under-14 Girls champion, Shubhi Gupta (UP, 1613). Top seed CM Om Manish Kadam (MAH, 2144), CM Daakshin Arun (TN, 2016), Koustuv Dash (ODI, 1910) and John Veny Akkarakaran (KER, 1855) are the four leaders at 4.0/4 in the Open section. Round 5 starts today at 9:30 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Hans Niemann wins 27th Tepe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament 2022, Arjun Erigaisi second

10/05/2022 -

Hans Niemann drew his last round game against the defending champion, Jorden van Foreest (NED) to win 27th Tepe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament 2022. The American finished a full point ahead of the field at 5.0/7. This is Hans' second consecutive tournament triumph in 21 days. Hans is now World no.68 with a live rating of 2673.8. Arjun Erigaisi, Nils Grandelius (SWE) and Michael Adams (ENG) scored 4.0/7 each. They were placed second to fourth respectively according to tie-breaks. Arjun's live rating is 2680.6 and he is currently World no. 58. UAE no.1 Salem Saleh played the maximum decisive games - six. Photo: Lars OA Hedlund/TePe Sigeman & Co Tournament 2022

MPL 34th National U-14 R1-2: Khushi Kaushal stuns third seed Yashita Rout

10/05/2022 -

56th seeded Khushi Kaushal (HAR, 1213) scored the biggest upset of Round 1 in MPL 34th National Under-14 Girls Chess Championship 2022. The Haryana girl defeated third seeded Yashita Rout (ODI, 1718). The higher rated Yashita allowed her opponent to have a deadly passed pawn in the endgame. Athira A J (KER, 1217) ensured her opponent Sachi Jain (DEL, 1768) earn her full point in an interesting queen and bishop ending. CM Om Manish Kadam (MAH) and Mrittika Mallick (WB) are the top seeds in Open and Girls section respectively. They won both of their games comfortably. Round 3 starts today at 9:30 a.m. IST. Photo: Aditya Sur Roy

Gukesh scores a hat-trick by winning Chessable Sunway Formentera Open, now World no.66

09/05/2022 -

GM D Gukesh won his third consecutive tournament in Spain. He scored an unbeaten 8.0/10 to win Chessable Sunway Formentera International Chess Festival. After missing several tournament triumphs on tie-breaks, Gukesh won three events in Spain, 48th La Roda Open, Menorca Open and now Formentera Open, a half point ahead of the field, removing the question of tie-breaks. The youngest GM of India, gained 15.6 Elo rating points, taking his live rating to 2674.6 and becoming World no.66. IM Soham Das scored an impressive 7.0/10 to finish fifth, the highest finisher who is not a GM. Total prize fund of the tournament was €14500. Top three prizes were €3000, €2000 and €1000 along with a trophy each. Photo: Gukesh's twitter

Hans Niemann on the verge of winning 27th Tepe Sigeman & Co 2022

09/05/2022 -

David Navara won against Alexei Shirov in a sharp skirmish arising out of Berlin. The other victor of the penultimate round of 27th Tepe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament was UAE no.1, Salem Saleh. He defeated the defending champion Jorden van Foreest with his typical picturesque finish in the endgame. Arjun Erigaisi and Hans Niemann drew with England no.1 Michael Adams and Sweden no.1 Nils Grandelius respectively. Hans is a draw away from winning the tournament 4.5/6. Only Arjun and Grandelius can catch him if Hans loses the final round game. Round 7 starts today at 12:00 p.m. CET (3:30 p.m. IST). Photo: Lars OA Hedlund/TePe Sigeman & Co Tournament 2022

Golden Knights Chess Academy A scores a hat-trick at 28th Tamil Nadu State Team Rating 2022

09/05/2022 -

Second seed of the tournament, Golden Knights Chess Academy A scored 100% 14.0/14 to win 28th Tamil Nadu State Team FIDE Rated Chess Championship 2022. This is their third consecutive Tamil Nadu State Team triumph, after winning the previous two editions in 2018 and 2019. They finished two points ahead of the runner-up Velammal Nexus 12.0/14 who also remained undefeated. Ananthi Chess Academy B scored 11.0/14 to secure third place. The total prize fund for the tournament was ₹50000. Top three prizes were ₹10000, ₹8000 and ₹6000 cash along with a trophy each respectively. Also check out a few interesting games from the tournament. Photo: GKCA

Tepe Sigeman & Co 2022 R5: Arjun Erigaisi misses against Jorden van Foreest

08/05/2022 -

Arjun Erigaisi got a fantastic opportunity to beat Jorden van Foreest in the final moments of the endgame. The defending champion moved his knight at the wrong part of the board which allowed Arjun to bounce back but much to his chagrin, he was unable to spot it correctly. Hans Niemann continues his great form as he beat Alexei Shirov in the fifth round of 27th Tepe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament. He is now a full point ahead of the field at 4.0/5. Sweden no.1 Nils Grandelius scored the other victory of the round against Salem Saleh who faltered in the endgame. Round 6 starts today at 3:00 p.m. CET (6:30 p.m. IST). Photo: Lars OA Hedlund/TePe Sigeman & Co Tournament 2022

New: Top Choice Repertoire: Play the French Defence Vol. 1 & 2 by Rustam Kasimdzhanov

08/05/2022 -

The French Defence is one of the most popular openings - from club player to grandmaster. It’s a very solid opening against 1.e4, but leaves room for counterplay and initiative. In this two-volume video course, former world-champion and star trainer Rustam Kasimdzhanov shows you the ins and outs of this hugely complex opening. Through his vast experience both as a player, as well as the second of Vishy Anand and Fabiano Caruana; Kasimdzhanov has created a full lifetime repertoire after 1.e4 e6 for you. Start your journey now and enrich your knowledge on French Defence! Photo: ChessBase

Tepe Sigeman & Co 2022 R4: Hans Niemann extends his sole lead, Arjun Erigaisi draws

07/05/2022 -

18-year-old Hans Niemann is on a roll. After winning 55th Capablanca Memorial a few days ago, the American continues his fantastic momentum. He increased his unbeaten streak to 16 games after winning against the UAE no.1 Salem Saleh in fourth round of 27th Tepe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament. Arjun Erigaisi drew his game with Sweden no.1 Nils Grandelius. He will face the defending champion Jorden van Foreest in Round 5. Jorden is still in search for his first win of the event. Round 5 starts today at 2:00 p.m. CET (5:30 p.m. IST). Photo: Lars OA Hedlund/TePe Sigeman & Co Tournament 2022

New: ChessBase Magazine #207

07/05/2022 -

The complete FIDE Grand Prix 2022 (Berlin I - Belgrade - Berlin II) with analyses by Esipenko, Giri, Oparin, Predke, Shankland, So, Vidit and Vitiugov. In addition, Rogozenco presents two selected games of the winners, Nakamura and Rapport, in the video - "Trend line put to the test": Rustam Kasimdzhanov shows new ideas in the English Four Knights Variation with 4.e4 Bc5!? (video) – "Magnetic square h7!": How to take apart Black’s castling position, tactics training with Oliver Reeh – "Bent Larsen, the highly creative Dane": CBM authors analyse their favourite games - "All in one": Igor Stohl examines 1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.h4!? – "Complete repertoire against ´the Alapin": Markus Ragger introduces the enterprising 1.e4 c5 2.c3 d5 3.exd5 Nf6!? (video) - "Bent Larsen - a universal player": Mihail Marin sheds light on the strategic skills of the great Dane (incl. video) and much more! Photo: ChessBase