Russian chess player Alexandra Kosteniuk commented on her desire to join the Swiss national team. “So far, to be honest, there is nothing to comment on. Let’s return to this issue in 2024, when there will be official information,”- Kosteniuk said. Recall, that her transition became known from the Swiss Chess Federation.
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The traditional 15th chess festival “City of Messina — Gate of Sicily” continues in Messina (Italy). T. Stremavicius is in the lead – 3. 9 participants are half a point behind, including V. Kazakouski, S. Brunello, E. Sipke. Rating-favorites: V. Kazakouski, T. Stremavicius, S. BrunelloDates: from January 2 to January 8System: swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: € 4000 (€…
A traditional chess festival has started in Roquetas de Mar (Spain). After the 1st round, 74 participants have 1 point each, including A. Fier, J. Cuenca and Y. Solodovnichenko. Rating-favorites: A. Fier, J. Cuenca, Y. SolodovnichenkoDates: from 3 to 8 JanuarySystem: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: 7,500 € (2000 € – 1st place)Line-up: 167 participants, 8…
The traditional chess festival “Rilton Cup 2022/2023” continues in Stockholm (Sweden). E. Abdrlauf and M. Pranesh are in the lead – 5 points each. D. Horvath, V. Prraneeth, F. Urkedal are half a point behind. Rating favorites: K. Sasikiran, I. Smirin, L. LivaicDates: from January 27 to January 5System: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: 119 000 SEK (22,000 SEK…
The traditional chess festival “33. Staufer-Open 2023” continues in Schwabisch-Gmund (Germany). The leaders are Peng Li Min, R. Vogel, V. Petrovskiy, T. Lang and J. Gabriel – 3.5 points each. Rating favorites: E. Safarli, Peng Li Min, F. SchlosserDates: from January 2 to January 6System: swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: € 5,300 (€ 1,500 — 1st place)Line-up: 200 participants, 8…
The traditional weekly online tournament “Titled-Tuesday”, held on the gaming platform, has ended “Chess.com “. 447 players with international titles took part in the tournament with a prize fund of $ 5,000. The victory was won by German grandmaster Dmitrij Kollars, with a score of 9.5 out of 11. In second place – Matthias Bluebaum…
The traditional weekly online tournament “Titled-Tuesday”, held on the gaming platform, has ended “Chess.com “. 542 players with international titles took part in the tournament with a prize fund of $ 5,000. The victory was won by Polish grandmaster Jan-Krzysztof Duda, with a score of 10 out of 11. In second place – Hikaru Nakamura…
The “Caplin Hastings Masters” continues in Hastings (England). S. Sulskis is in the lead – 6. Half a point behind M. Petrov, B. Korpa, O. Korneev and D. Gormally. Rating favorites: R. Edouard, M. Petrov, B. KorpaDates: from December 28 to January 6Prize fund: £2,500 (1st place — £1,250)System: Swiss, 9 roundsLine-up: 106 players, 12 grandmasters Official…
Alexandra Kosteniuk will play for Switzerland. The Swiss Chess Federation announces the transfer of the 12th World Champion. Kosteniuk will start playing for Switzerland on April 1, 2024. a source
The traditional chess festival 15th “City of Messina – Gate of Sicily” has started in Messina (Italy). After the 1st round, 18 participants won their games, including T. Stremavičius, V. Kozakovsky, S. Brunello Rating favorites: T. Stremavicius, V. Kozakovsky, S. BrunelloDates: from January 2 to 8System: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: € 4,000 (€ 1,300 – 1st place)Line-up: 61 participants, 6 grandmasters…