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New: Andrew Martin : The Closed Sicilian

20/10/2022 -

Do you have a fantastic memory and a liking for sharp positions, the evaluations of which can change with a few taps of a computer button? If so, then the main lines of the Open Sicilian are for you. But if you are one of the 99% of chess players who do NOT fall into this category, and open 1 e4, then the Closed Sicilian is a worthwhile option. The Closed Sicilian offers White a set of easy-to-understand plans, the chance of a kingside attack and little danger of being outgunned by tactics in the opening. So grab this DVD and enrich your knowledge by adding another opening to your repertoire. Photo: ChessBase

ChessBase 18 and Mega 2025 are here

ChessBase 18 is an all-new program that helps you manage all your databases as an ambitious player. Mega Database 2025 has 11 million games with over 113,000 games annotated by masters. The cost of ChessBase 18 is Rs.4499/- and the cost of Mega Database 2025 is Rs.6499/- However, if you go for the combo the total amount comes to Rs.8999 (instead of 10,998/-) helping you save Rs. 1999/-.

ChessBase 18 + Mega 2025 Combo

Aimchess Rapid SF: Jan-Krzysztof Duda denies Magnus Carlsen a hat-trick again

20/10/2022 -

When the pages of history will be written, Jan-Krzysztof Duda will be named as the biggest nemesis of Magnus Carlsen. If you are wondering why, the reason is simple. Every time Carlsen does something big, the Poland no.1 is there to beat him. Unbeaten streak? Conquered. World Cup victory? Shattered. Meltwater Champions Chess Tour 2022 hat-trick by winning Oslo Esports Cup - Denied. Now his second attempt at the same hat-trick in this season. Guess who denied it once again? Polish ace, Duda. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov defeated Richard Rapport in the tie-breaks to set up a clash with Duda in the Finals starting tonight from 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: chess24 live stream

The Sharjah International Cup is back!

19/10/2022 -

The Sharjah International Cup for Women is a very well-known strong event where lots of strong female players take part. This year, it is accompanied by the Sharjah International Cup for Juniors! Both of these events will take place in the Sharjah Chess and Culture Club from 8th-17th December 2022. In this article, we take you through all the details of these events - the venue, eligibility, how to register for the event, the prizes, accommodation and much more. Don't miss this opportunity to play a very strong chess tournament with excellent conditions, stringent anti-cheating measures and excellent scenic beauty - all with a reasonable entry fee! Photo: Official Website of Sharjah Chess and Culture Club.

Sam Sevian breaks Hans Niemann's King!

19/10/2022 -

The US Chess Championships are going on right now in Saint Louis Chess Club, with 2 rounds to go. In the 12th round, GM Hans Niemann was up against GM Samuel Sevian. Halfway through a very complex battle where Niemann had the edge, a very curious thing happened. Sam Sevian just decapitated Hans Niemann's King! How did this happen, and what transpired afterwards? Check out this article to know all the details of this unprecedented event in chess history. Photo: Austin Fuller/Saint Louis Chess Club.

Sairudra Nagvekar wins Rotary All Goa Rapid Rating Open 2022

19/10/2022 -

14-year-old Sairudra Nagvekar scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win Rotary All Goa Rapid Rating Open 2022. Sairudra defeated Devendra Anand Naik in the final round. He was at 8/8 then. Even after a final round loss, Devendra finished second due to better tie-break score. 13-year-old Netra P Savaikar who also scored 8/9 and remained undefeated, was placed third. The top three prizes were ₹11000, ₹8000 and ₹5000 along with a trophy each respectively. The entry fee being only ₹250 encouraged a lot of participation across the state of Goa, 238 to be exact. Rotary Club of Porvorim organized this two-day Rapid Rating event on 24th and 25th September 2022. Photo: IA Arvind Mhamal

Aimchess Rapid QF: Carlsen wins the Tour with a tournament to spare

19/10/2022 -

Arjun Erigaisi had a decisive advantage for the better part against Carlsen in their first game of Aimchess Rapid Quarterfinals. The world champion managed to save the game after the teenager missed few good opportunities. The world no.1 won the next two games to win the match, advance to the Semifinal and win Meltwater Champions Chess Tour 2022 season with a tournament to spare. Both Vidit and Gukesh started the day with a draw against Jan-Krzysztof Duda and Richard Rapport respectively. Vidit lost the next games, whereas Gukesh won the second and then went down in the two games. It will be Duda vs Carlsen and Mamedyarov vs Rapport in the Semifinals starting tonight from 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Champions Chess Tour

Your chance to play at DreamHack Rapid and Blitz with a prize fund of Rs.10 lakh

18/10/2022 -

DreamHack India is the biggest gaming festival in the country. To be held in Hyderabad from 4th to 6th of November 2022, it will witness the gathering of over 20,000 gamers from all across the country!  This year, chess has been introduced as a part of the DreamHack. In order to make it like a chess festival, we have the DreamHack Rapid and Blitz with a massive prize fund of Rs.10 lakh! Check out this article to know all about this event which is open to all. There are many prizes and several IMs and GMs have confirmed their participation already.

Arvinder Preet Singh clinches XIX Calvia Amateur Open 2022

18/10/2022 -

Arvinder Preet Singh scored an unbeaten 7.5/9 to win XIX Calvia Amateur Open 2022. He finished a half point ahead of the competition. The former World Amateur champion drew with the eventual runner-up Paul A Hutchinson (ENG) 7/9 and defeated the second runner-up, FM Juan David Becerra (COL) 7/9. This is his first tournament triumph since November 2018 when he won the National Amateur championship. The total prize fund of the tournament was €5720. The top three prizes were €1300, €800 and €600 along with a trophy each. Arvinder was the sole Indian participating in this event and he surely made his presence felt. Photo: Calvia Chess Festival

Aimchess Rapid R13-15: Gukesh, Arjun Erigaisi and Vidit Gujrathi advance to the Quarterfinals

18/10/2022 -

Vidit Gujrathi finally broke his jinx. He defeated David Anton Guijarro in the final round of Prelims to advance to the Quarterfinals of a Meltwater Champions Chess Tour event for the very first time. Also, thanks to Arjun Erigaisi's win over Anish Giri, that played a key role in Vidit securing his spot in the Knockout stage. FIDE World Cup 2021 winner, Jan-Krzysztof Duda scored 28/45 to claim the pole position of Aimchess Rapid Prelims. D Gukesh, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Arjun all three scored 27/45 to secure second to fifth place, ahead of Carlsen 26/45. Quarterfinal matches start tonight at 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Champions Chess Tour

The unfortunate incident of Priyanka Nutakki at the World Juniors 2022

18/10/2022 -

Priyanka Nutakki was the top rated Indian player at the World Junior Championships 2022 in the girls section. The event is taking place in Sardinia, Italy from the 11th to 23rd of October 2022. Something quite unfortunate happened with her. After winning her sixth round game and reaching a score of 5.0/6, Priyanka's result against her opponent was overturned and she was expelled from the tournament. What happened? Read the report below to find out. We have the statement by FIDE, the coaches of Indian delegation in Italy and Priyanka herself.

Raunak Sadhwani dominates 3rd La Nucia Open 2022

17/10/2022 -

GM Raunak Sadhwani scored an unbeaten 8/9 to win 3rd La Nucia International Open 2022. He finished a full point ahead of the field. In the final round, he scored a smashing victory against Spain no.7 GM Daniil Yuffa in just 20 moves. GM Karen Grigoryan (ARM) and IM Ernesto J Fernandez Guilen (CUB) scored 7/9 each to secure second and third place respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament €11000. The top three prizes were €3000, €2000 and €1000 along with a trophy each. Raunak was the sole Indian participating in this edition and for the second consecutive year an Indian player won this event. Last year, GM Iniyan P became the winner. Photo: Patricia Claros Aguilar

S L Narayanan wins Fagernes Autumn GM 2022, Abhimanyu Puranik second

17/10/2022 -

GM S L Narayanan scored an unbeaten 7/9 to win Fagernes Autumn GM 2022. GM Abhimanyu Puranik and GM Anton Demchenko also scored the same. However, they were placed second and third according to tie-breaks. Top three prizes were €2400, €1600 and €800 each respectively. GM Sethuraman S P scored sole 6.5/9 to finish fourth. GM Praggnanandhaa and GM Sasikiran scored 6/9 each. They secured sixth and seventh place. IM Vaishali R and IM Padmini Rout scored 5/9 each. They shared the Best Woman prize. Padmini also secured second place in the Fagernes Slow Blitz II by scoring 5/7, despite starting the event with a loss. Photo: Tom Eriksen

Aimchess Rapid R9-12: Gukesh becomes the youngest ever to win against the World Champion Carlsen

17/10/2022 -

After Arjun Erigaisi, it was D Gukesh's turn to beat the world champion. He not only became the youngest player ever to beat Magnus Carlsen during his world championship reign, but also do it in just 29 moves. Gukesh, Arjun and Carlsen all three are currently tied at third spot 21/36. Jan-Krzysztof Duda has taken sole lead 25/36 as he defeated Vidit, Gukesh and Harikrishna in consecutive games before finishing the day with a draw against Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov is currently at sole second place 23/36. Both Gukesh and Arjun have great chances to advance to the Knockout stage. Round 13 starts tonight at 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: ChessBase India live stream

One last time! Vedika's Chocolates Diwali offer

16/10/2022 -

Vedika Gujrathi has been in touch with the chess world since she was a very young girl. She would travel with her brother Vidit to different tournaments. Over her journey of several years, she developed a recipe of chocolates which was not only tasty, but was also very energizing for her brother during his chess games! These chocolates were launched for the world at large on 30th of July 2021. In the last 15 months, more than 1300 packs of Vedika's chocolates have been sold with very positive feedback. But now it is time for Vedika to move on in her life as she enters her higher education. This is the reason why she is stopping the production of the chocolates. However, before that we are announcing one final sale - the Diwali Sale!

Kunal wins 1st SRM Rapid Rating Open 2022 featuring 575 players

16/10/2022 -

M Kunal, IM Harikrishnan A Ra and Ram S Krishnan tied at 7.5/8 each at 1st SRM Rapid Rating Open 2022. Kunal won the tournament due to better tie-break score. Harikrishnan and Ram were placed second and third according to tie-breaks. All three evidently remained undefeated. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹21000 and a trophy, ₹18000 and ₹15000 each respectively. A staggering 575 players participated in this one-day rapid rating tournament held at SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai on Sunday 25th September 2022. Photo: IA P Palaniappan

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