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Novy Bor Chess Club clinches ECCC for the third time, Alkaloid second and Vados Chess Club third

27/10/2024 -

Novy Bor Chess Club defeated Superchess 2.5-3.5 to become the winner of 39th European Chess Club Cup 2024. GM David Anton Guijarro scored the decisive victory for the winners over GM Jorden van Foreest, as the remaining five games ended in draws. This is Novy Bor's third ECCC triumph. Previously they won it in 2013 and 2022. Vidit Gujrathi scored 4/6 and Pentala Harikrishna 3.5/6. Both remained undefeated. Vidit is now World no.14 with a live rating 2739.2. C'Chartres Echecs lost to Alkaloid 1-5. Alkaloid secured second place 12/14, a full point behind the champion. Arjun Erigaisi scored 5.5/7, Aravindh Chithambaram 4.5/6 and S L Narayanan 4/6. Vados Chess Club edged past three other teams on tie-breaks to finish third 11/14. Leon Luke Mendonca scored 4.5/7 and Aryan Chopra 5/7. Photo: European Chess Union

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Abhimanyu Puranik clinches Serbia First League for the second time for ZMAJ Beograd

26/10/2024 -

GM Abhimanyu Puranik scored an unbeaten 7.5/10 to ensure his team ZMAJ (Beograd) win the Serbian First League 2024. This was the second time Abhimanyu won this event for the same team. Previously he won it in 2022 scoring 8/11. Both Abhimanyu and IM Mihajlo Radovanoic scored the same 7.5/10, only Abhimanyu remained undefeated. ZMAJ - Beograd scored 24/33, finished a full points ahead of the runner-up, SLOVEN (Ruma) 23/33. JUGOVIĆ (KAĆ) scored 22/33 to finish third. The eleven day, eleven round Round-Robin team league was organized by Šahovski savez Srbije (Chess Federation of Serbia) from 27th September to 7th October 2024 at Hotel Cepter Drina in Bajina Bašta. This is Abhimanyu's third triumph of the year. Photo: Šahovski savez Srbije

Day 5 of the Big Chess Diwali Camp 2024 turns out to be the most happening day

26/10/2024 -

Day 5 of the Big Chess Diwali Camp was the most happening day at the camp so far. More than 200 participants have already enjoyed the vibrant atmosphere of this camp at the Phoenix Marketcity Mall. Yesterday, FM Vedant Panesar made a surprise visit and inspired the young players with his insights and experiences. With only two days left for the camp, we encourage you to participate in huge numbers! We promise you these last days will be filled with fun, learning, and unforgettable moments. Check out some photos from Day 5 of the camp. Photo: Kartik Krishnan

ECCC R6: Novy Bor Chess Club aims for their third Gold

26/10/2024 -

Novy Bor Chess Club drew with Alkaloid to maintain their sole lead 11/12 after Round 6 of 38th European Chess Club Cup 2024. Vidit Gujrathi drew with Arjun Erigaisi on the top board. Pentala Harikrishna had a rare miss in the endgame against Yangyi Yu. David Navara drew with Aravindh Chithambaram. The Czech Republic team is aiming for their third ECCC Gold. They will face SuperChess in the final round. Tuxera Aquaprofit Nagykanizsai Sakk Klub lost to SuperChess 1.5-4.5. Gukesh conceded his second consecutive draw, this time against Pavel Eljanov. R Praggnanandhaa defeated Maksim Chigaev with a nice play in the endgame. In the Women's event, IM Divya Deshmukh had a well fought draw against GM R Vaishali. Final Round 7 starts today at 2 p.m. local time, 5:30 p.m. IST. Photo: European Chess Club Cup

Nandhidhaa P V convincingly clinches 50th National Women Championship 2024

25/10/2024 -

WGM Nandhidhaa P V (TN) scored an unbeaten 9/11 to win 50th National Women Championship 2024. This is her first National Women title. WIM Priyanka K (TN), IM Padmini Rout (PSPB) and WGM Kiran Manisha Mohanty (LIC) scored 8.5/11 each. They secured second to fourth place according to tie-breaks. Nandhidhaa defeated WGM Priyanka Nutakki (AP) in the final round to become the champion. She also won against the defending champion, Padmini in Round 9. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹3000000. The top three prizes were ₹700000 + trophy, ₹550000 and ₹450000 each. The eleven-day eleven round Rating tournament was organized by and at Chettinadu Public School in Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu from 3rd to 13th October 2024. This is Nandhidhaa's first tournament triumph of the year and she secured her place in the FIDE Women's World Cup 2025. Photo: IA V Vijayaraghavan

ECCC R5: Arjun Erigaisi becomes the second Indian and overall 16th to cross 2800

25/10/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi defeated Dmitry Andreikin in Round 5 of 38th European Chess Club Cup 2024, to cross 2800 in live ratings. He became the second Indian after Vishy Anand and 16th player in the world to reach this elusive club. Arjun's present live rating is 2802.1. His exact rating will be known in November FIDE Rating list. His extremely impressive rise to the top is astonishing because he did not take the well-trodden path of playing only round-robin tournaments. Instead, he played a lot of open tournaments where the risk was much more compared to the reward. Vidit Gujrathi and Pentala Harikrishna won their respective games to power their team Novy Bor Chess Club to sole lead with a perfect 10/10. Round 6 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: European Chess Club Cup, Stats: 2700chess.com

The Big Chess Diwali Camp 2024 Continues to Shine on Day 4

25/10/2024 -

It's been four days since the Big Chess Diwali Camp began and a total of 171 people have visited it so far. The camp which is taking place at the Phoenix Marketcity, Kurla has become a hub of chess enthusiasm. The energy on Day 4 of the camp was palpable as we saw many familiar faces revisiting the camp. Although it's heartwarming to see newcomers joining in, it's even more exciting to witness the returning participants. If you haven’t joined us yet, we invite you to experience the excitement for yourself! In the meantime, check out some highlights from Day 4. Photo: Kartik Krishnan

Sharpen Your Strategic Skills with ChessNeurons - Episode 14

24/10/2024 -

Welcome back to the “Strategic Mastery” series, brought to you by the collaboration of ChessNeurons and ChessBase India. In this episode, Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara will lead you through the next step in your chess journey. Our goal is to deepen your positional and strategic understanding through a series of meticulously crafted puzzles and clear, insightful explanations. The theme of this episode is "Road to 2600 FIDE" and we’ll be diving into key moments from Gukesh’s post-GM career to games till reaching 2600 FIDE milestone, showcasing how he continually refined his strategic play and performed at higher levels. The puzzles we present today are drawn from this critical period, giving you a chance to test your skills against some of the pivotal positions that defined his journey. First, let’s reveal solutions of the puzzles from Episode 13 in which we discussed puzzles of Gukesh’s games from the tournaments where he received his GM Norms.

Day 3 of the Big Chess Diwali Camp 2024 brought endless fun and laugh

24/10/2024 -

The Big Chess Diwali Camp continued to shine on the 23rd of October at Phoenix Marketcity Mall in Kurla, Mumbai. As the excitement keeps building, chess players of all ages are coming to the camp to learn chess at their own pace. Nearly 150 people have enjoyed this camp so far filling the space with countless memories. We encourage you to join us and experience the magic of this camp firsthand! In the meantime, enjoy some snapshots from Day 3. We also need your help - read the article to find out why! Photo: Abhyudaya Ram 

ECCC R4: Aravindh and S L Narayanan power Alkaloid to the top

24/10/2024 -

D Gukesh suffered his first loss at 39th European Club Chess Cup 2024 against Dmitry Andreikin. The world championship challenger made a few mistakes in the endgame. The World Cup 2013 runner-up had no trouble seizing his opportunity and win the game. R Praggnananddhaa suffered his second loss of the event. Nihal Sarin held Bogdan Daniel-Deac to a well contested draw. Nihal's team Turkish Airlines beat Superchess 4-2 to stay in the lead. Arjun Erigaisi conceded his first draw of the tournament against Alexandr Predke. Arjun's teammates - Aravindh Chithambaram and S L Narayanan powered Alkaloid to a 3.5-2.5 victory over TAJFUN-ŠK Ljubljana. Vincent Keymer for the second consecutive road proved to be the match winner for Novy Bor Chess Club against Sentimento Ajka BSK. Round 5 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: European Chess Club Cup

Kingdom of Chess FIDE Rating – Rishaan Stuns Shahil

24/10/2024 -

The beautiful city of Udaipur, Rajasthan, a popular tourist destination known as the "City of Lakes," is currently witnessing a grand event. The inaugural Kingdom of Chess FIDE Rating Tournament began here yesterday, attracting a total of 334 players from across the country. Among the participants are five International Masters and 11 titled players in total. The tournament was inaugurated yesterday by Udaipur’s Member of Parliament, Mananlal Rawat.
After the first two rounds, most of the top-seeded players managed to secure victories, but there were a few surprises. On board 6, Rishaan Jain stunned International Master Shahil Dey, and on board 4, FIDE Master Arjun Kataria was held to a draw by Pawan Sain. After two rounds, 64 players have won both their matches and have advanced to the third round. This report is being covered by Ayush Jain from Udaipur for Hindi ChessBase India. Read the full article here.

New: Victor Bologan’s Chess Academy - Vol. 1 & 2

23/10/2024 -

Discover chess mastery with grandmaster Victor Bologan’s “Practical Endgames” and “Dynamic Play” courses. Learn crucial endgame strategies and aggressive tactics, suitable for all skill levels. Elevate your game with interactive lessons, real-world examples, and expert insights from the Bologan Chess Academy Series. Now you can read it on ChessBase Books, stream it on any device including desktop, laptop, phone and tablet. So grab this Fritztrainer, enrich your knowledge, strengthen yourself and be prepared to take on Grandmasters by knowing their secrets. Photo: ChessBase

Chess fireworks continue on Day 2 of the Big Chess Diwali Camp

23/10/2024 -

The Big Chess Diwali Camp started on the 21st of October at Phoenix Marketcity Mall in Kurla, Mumbai. It’s a seven-day camp where chess players gather from 4 to 8 PM IST. Drawing nearly 100 chess enthusiasts, the camp feels like a lively chess festival with everyone sharing their knowledge like sweets. With some people solving sheets and others engrossed in games, the atmosphere is filled with focus and excitement. We invite you to visit this camp with your friends and family to join in the fun! Until then, take a look at some pictures from Day 2 of the camp. Maybe they will inspire you to come and experience this amazing event for yourself! Photo: Abhyudaya Ram

ECCC R3: Arjun Erigaisi defeats his former coach Mikhalevski, helps Alkaloid win the match

23/10/2024 -

Arjun Erigaisi defeated his former coach, Viktor Mikhalevski to complete his hat-trick at 39th European Club Chess Cup 2024. Mikhalevski went for an ambitious attack which did not work out. The win helped Arjun's team, Alkaloid win the match against Beer Sheva Chess Club. D Gukesh conceded his first draw of the event against Rauf Mamedov. Gukesh was lost at one point. However, he managed to save the game. R Praggnanandhaa finally scored his first win here, against Vugar Asadli. Leon Luke Mendonca held Vidit Gujrathi to a draw. However, Leon's team Vados Chess Club still went down by 3.5-2.5 against Novy Bor Chess Club. Nihal Sarin scored a fantastic win over Tomas Kraus. Nihal's team Turkish Airlines convincingly defeated SK JAVES Modra 5.5-0.5. Round 4 starts today at 3 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: European Chess Club Cup

Harikrishnan dominates 5th Capa Chess Academy Rapid Rating Open 2024

22/10/2024 -

IM Harikrishnan A Ra scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win 5th Capa Chess Academy Rapid Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the field. Seven players - IM Harsh Suresh, GM Laxman R R, IM Raahul V S, IM Muthaiah Al, IM Manish Anto Cristiano F, IM Hari Madhavan N B and Pranav K P scored 8/9 each. They secured second to eighth place respectively according to tie-breaks. Harikrishnan defeated Harsh and drew with Laxman. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹25000, ₹20000 and ₹10000 along with a trophy each. The one-day nine round Rapid Rating tournament was organized by Capa Chess Academy at Hall of Chess, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai, Tamil Nadu on 2nd October 2024. This is Harikrishnan's ninth overall tournament triumph of the year.

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