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15th KIIT GM Open R5: Boris Savchenko emerges sole leader

06/12/2024 -

GM Boris Savchenko defeated GM Cristhian Camilo Rios Gomez (COL) to emerge sole leader 5/5 at 15th KIIT Festival Category A 2024. Savchenko's coleader, Shaashvat Gupta lost to GM Van Huy Nguyen (VIE). Top seed IM Aronyak Ghosh outplayed GM Laxman R R. GM Sayantan Das and IM Kaustuv Kundu won against local players Harshit Ranjan Sahu and Utkal Ranjan Sahoo respectively. Vihaan Karthikeya N played some sharp chess to beat GM Raset Ziatdinov (USA). Aronyak, Kaustuv, Vihaan, Sayantan and Rishit Sharma are the five Indians at 4.5/5, among the nine players in chase. Savchenko will face Aronyak in Round 6 which starts today at 9:30 a.m. IST. Photo: Swayangsu Satyakam

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World Championship Game 9: A high quality battle

05/12/2024 -

The ninth game was a high quality one where neither player gave an inch to their opponent at FIDE World Championship Match 2024, presented by Google. Both players agreed to the fact that precise play was observed from both sides. A perfect chess game is draw. So that is what happened today. With five more games to go, neither player wants to think about tie-breaks, or even to the idea of having tie-breaks before the Classical match. According to Gukesh, it doesn't make sense as one can win the tie-breaks then draw all Classical games to win the match. That certainly takes away the excitement instead of generating more. Tomorrow is a rest day. Game 10 starts on Saturday 7th December at 5 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Maria Emelianova

Elllobregat Open: Gorshtein and Sokolovsky in Joint Lead After Round 6

05/12/2024 -

The 5th Elllobregat Open Chess Tournament, renowned for its competitive strength and historical significance, is approaching its final four rounds. After six intense rounds, Israel’s GM Ido Gorshtein and GM Yahli Sokolovsky share the top spot with 5.5 points each. The tournament, which began in 2019, has crowned notable champions like India’s GM S.L. Narayanan and Uzbekistan’s GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov. One of the tournament’s standout performers is local star FM Javier Habans, the reigning U16 World Champion from Spain. With a remarkable victory over GM Mikheil Kekelidze in Round 6, Habans has strengthened his chances of earning an IM norm, With several top players in close pursuit, the final rounds promise more intense battles in this prestigious event. Report & Photo by Niklesh Jain

15th KIIT GM Open R2-4: Savchenko and Shaashvat make a perfect start

05/12/2024 -

GM Boris Savchenko and Shaashvat Gupta are the only two players to have won all of their games so far at 15th KIIT Festival Category A. Shaashvat defeated former National Sub-Junior Open champion, Daksh Goyal to score his fourth win in-a-row. Meanwhile, Savchenko had to work really hard against IM Viani Antonio Dcunha who only succumbed in the difficult rook, bishop and knight vs queen endgame. They both are closely followed by 15 players at 3.5/4, including the top seed, India's highest rated IM Aronyak Ghosh. 10-year-old Aadhya V is also in the chase at 3.5/4. Round 5 starts today at 3 p.m. IST. Photo: Swayangsu Satyakam

World Championship 2024 diaries Game 7

05/12/2024 -

What better way to get in the lead than to get it at the halfway mark of FIDE World Championship Match 2024 presented by Google? Unfortunately Gukesh missed it. It was not that easy but then again at this level, there will only be so many chances. GM Sundararajan Kidambi analyzes Game 7 in detail. He followed the analysis of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura, Peter Leko and Anish Giri. Check out the dissection by Kidambi of the seventh game and enrich your understanding of it. If you like his explanations, do mention it in the comments, so that it inspires Kidambi to share more from his fountain of knowledge. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Qatar Masters 2024 R2: Arjun Erigaisi escapes jaws of defeat against Murtas Kazhgaleyev

05/12/2024 -

When you face World no.4 at a strong event like Qatar Masters 2024, you have to take every chance you get. GM Murtas Kazhgaleyev (KAZ) was aware of it. He played enterprising chess against GM Arjun Erigaisi. At one point, the Kazakh GM got himself a winning opportunity. He missed it. Later, Arjun got a much smaller chance in the endgame. The game eventually ended in a draw. IM Goutham Krishna H and IM Ayush Sharma held 44th Olympiad Gold medalist, GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) and GM Haik Martirosyan (ARM) to a draw each respectively. A total of 16 players including seven Indians are at perfect 2/2. Round 3 starts today at 4 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Qatar Chess Association live stream

Ilamparthi on the verge of winning Singapore Open 2024

05/12/2024 -

IM Jan Klimkowski (POL) drew with GM Aleksandar Indjic (SRB) to maintain his lead 6.5/8 at Singapore Open 2024. GM Pa Iniyan lost to GM Shanglei Lu (CHN). IM Ilamparthi A R defeated the reigning National champion, GM Karthik Venkataraman. Klimkowski's draw against the newly crowned European individual champion, allowed Shanglei and Ilamparthi to catch up with him 6.5/8. Shanglei and Klimkowski face each other in the final round. If they draw, Ilamparthi can also afford to draw to become the champion as he has the best tie-breaks out of the three. However, if they have a decisive result, Ilamparthi needs to win against GM Pavel Eljanov (UKR) to finish at the top. Round 9 starts today at 9 a.m. local time, 6:30 a.m. IST. Photo: Abhyudaya Ram

World Championship Game 8: An adventurous draw

04/12/2024 -

The eighth game of FIDE World Championship Match 2024, presented by Google, was an absolute thriller. The defending world champion, employed his trusty 1.c4 for the first time in this match. However, the Challenger managed to surprise him with 7...f6. Obviously it was part of his deep preparation. Gukesh thanked his team for coming up with it and hoped that his team will continue to surprise his opponent with such unique moves in the opening. Later, it was the teenager who first got a winning opportunity. He misplaced his knight into a pin which soon fell into a cross pin. He lost an exchange. However, Ding Liren wanted to repeat moves instead of pushing for a win. Gukesh refused as he did not feel his position to be that bad, eventually the game ended in a draw. Game 9 starts tomorrow at 5 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Maria Emelianova

XTX Markets London Chess Classic 2024 R3-5: Vidit misses against Adams and Shreyas, Jones stays ahead

04/12/2024 -

Gawain Jones (ENG) emerged sole leader 3.5/5 at XTX Markets London Chess Classic 2024 Elite. Vidit Gujrathi and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (AZE) are in pursuit at 3/5 each. Vidit drew with Jones in Round 3. Then he missed winning chances in the next two games against Michael Adams (ENG) and Shreyas Royal (ENG). In the Masters section, GM Raunak Sadhwani is currently sharing the lead with GM Vignir Vatnar Stefansson (ISL) and IM Marcus R Harvey (ENG) 5/6. Today is a rest day. Elite Round 6 and Masters Round 7 starts tomorrow Thursday 5th December at 4 p.m. local time, 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: London Chess Classic

World Championship 2024 diaries Game 6

04/12/2024 -

FIDE World Championship Match 2024 presented by Google, has reached its halfway mark. D Gukesh declined a repetition in Game 6. What made him do so? Was it the correct decision? GM Sundararajan Kidambi analyzes the game in detail. He followed the analysis of Magnus Carlsen, Hikaru Nakamura and Vladimir Kramnik. Check out the dissection by Kidambi of the sixth game and enrich your understanding of it. If you like his explanations, do mention it in the comments, so that it inspires Kidambi to share more from his fountain of knowledge. Photo: Shahid Ahmed

Qatar Masters 2024 R1: Moksh Amit Doshi stuns Nodirbek Yakubboev

04/12/2024 -

IM Moksh Amit Doshi scored a huge win over the defending champion, GM Nodirbek Yakubboev (UZB) in the first round of Qatar Masters 2024. World Rapid 2021 champion and the current World no.6, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) suffered a shocking defeat against FM Reza Mahdavi (IRI). It was indeed a rough start for the Nodirbeks. IM Vantika Agrawal and IM Ethan Vaz held GM Vladislav Artemiev and GM Ngoc Truong Son Nguyen (VIE) to a draw each respectively. Top seed of the tournament and World no.4, GM Arjun Erigaisi scored a comfortable victory. Total 138 players including 43 GMs, 49 IMs, 6 WGMs and 2 WIMs are taking part from 24 countries across the world in Open A (≥2300) category with an average rating 2432. Round 2 starts today at 4 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Qatar Chess Association live stream

Singapore Open R6-7: Klimkowski gains sole lead, Karthik, Iniyan and Ilamparthi in pursuit

04/12/2024 -

IM Jan Klimkowski (POL) emerged sole leader 6/7 at Singapore Open 2024. He is followed closely by ten players at 5.5/7 each. GM Karthik Venkataraman, GM Pa Iniyan and IM Ilamparthi A R are three Indians among them. Ilamparthi drew both of his games against GM Shanglei Lu (CHN) and GM Vahap Sanal (TUR). Karthik defeated IM Poh Yu Tian (MAS) and drew with IM Yeoh Li Tan (MAS) to get into the championship picture. Among the women, IM Teodora Injac (SRB) is having a great tournament. She is at an unbeaten 5/7. Among the Indian women, WGM Priyanka Nutakki is at 4.5/7. Round 8 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 12:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Abhyudaya Ram

World Championship Game 7: Gukesh misses, Ding Liren displays resilience

03/12/2024 -

D Gukesh missed a great opportunity to beat Ding Liren and gain lead at FIDE World Championship Match 2024, presented by Google. It was certainly not an easy win but at this level he has to seize every single opportunity he is presented. However, he feels good about the game because he outplayed his opponent in the opening and middlegame. The world champion also accepted that fact. Gukesh realizes that he needs to work on converting advantages into a full point. The match has now completed halfway. The most important part is, the Challenger focuses on the positives instead of dwelling on mistakes and outcomes. The next half is certainly going to be interesting. A decisive game seems to be around the corner. Game 8 starts tomorrow at 5 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Eng Chin An

Sharpen Your Strategic Skills with ChessNeurons - Episode 20

03/12/2024 -

Welcome to the latest episode of the Strategic Mastery series, where we unravel key chess concepts to elevate your game. In Episode 20, Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara focuses on a timeless principle: King in the Center. Our goal is to deepen your positional and strategic understanding through a series of meticulously crafted puzzles and clear, insightful explanations. The king is the most vulnerable piece on the chessboard, and its placement during all phases of the game is crucial. Leaving the king in the center for too long can lead to devastating attacks and game-losing combinations. In this episode, you’ll learn how to punish an exposed king, delay castling strategically, and use central control to dominate your opponent. Photo: ChessNeurons

Elllobregat Open 2024: Gorshtein and Kekelidze Lead with Perfect Scores

03/12/2024 -

The 5th Elllobregat Open Chess Tournament continues to showcase high-level competition, solidifying its reputation as Spain’s strongest open chess event. After four intense rounds, GM Ido Gorshtein from Israel and GM Mikheil Kekelidze from Georgia are leading with a perfect score of 4/4. Close behind them, six players are in pursuit with 3.5 points, including top seeds like GM Martin Kraemer and GM Cristobal Henriquez Villagra. With six rounds still to play in this 10-round event, the race for the top spot is heating up, promising exciting battles in the rounds ahead. Among Indian players, WIM Tejaswini G secured her second victory in the tournament, defeating IM Valenzuela Gomez Fernando of Chile. Photo and report by Niklesh Jain.

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