In Mexico, the XXXII Torneo Internacional “Carlos Torre Repetto in Memoriam” continues. Standings after the 8th round

The XXXII Torneo Internacional “Carlos Torre Repetto in Memoriam” continues in Merida (Mexico). Before the final round, J. Martinez, E. Cordova, K. Albornoz, L. Quesada are in the lead – 6 points each. 6 participants, including L. Bruzon, are half a point behind. Rating favorites: L. Bruzon, Y. Quesada, J. Martinez.Dates: from 16 to 21 DecemberSystem: Swiss,…

“VIII TORNEO INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ CIUDAD DE ARICA 2022” continues in Chile. Standings after the 9th round

The “VIII TORNEO INTERNACIONAL DE AJEDREZ CIUDAD DE ARICA 2022” continues in Arica (Chile). Before the final round, C. Henriquez is in the lead — 7.5 points. G. Hernandez, S. Mareco and M. Perez are half a point behind. Rating-favorites: S. Mareco, A. Bachmann, C. HenriquezDates: from December 16 to 21System: Swiss, 10 roundsPrize fund: 5 900 000 Ch$…

“IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022” continues in Sitges. Standings after the 8th round

The “IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022 — Group A” continues in Sitges (Catalonia). K. Alekseenko is in the lead – 7.5 points. Yu Yangyi, H. Niemann, M. Petrosyan, A. Tabatabaei, D. Gokerkan are one point behind. Rating favorites:  Yu Yangyi, H. Niemann, J. Van ForestDates:  December 12 to 22System : Swiss, 10 roundsPrize fund:  21.000 € (1st…

Hikaru Nakamura won the night “Titled-Tuesday”

The traditional weekly online tournament “Titled-Tuesday”, held on the gaming platform, has ended “Chess.com “. 333 players with international titles took part in the tournament with a prize fund of $ 5,000. The victory was won by American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, with a score of 10.5 out of 11. Magnus Carlsen is in second place…

Hikaru Nakamura won the daytime “Titled-Tuesday”

The traditional weekly online tournament “Titled-Tuesday”, held on the gaming platform, has ended “Chess.com “. 452 players with international titles took part in the tournament with a prize fund of $ 5,000. The victory was won by American grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, with a score of 10 out of 11. Alireza Firouzja is in second place…

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The “2022 SPICE Cup Open” continues in the USA. Standings after the 3rd round

The “2022 SPICE Cup Open” continues in Chesterfield (USA). A. Mishra and H. Steingrimsson are in the lead – by 3 points, 12 participants are half a point behind, including I. Nyzhnyk, B. Gledura, A. Liang. Rating favorites:  I. Nyzhnyk, B. Gledura, A. LiangDates:  from December 18 to 23System:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  $16,500 ($5000 — 1st place)Line-up:  78 participants,…

The “19e-Open-de-Vandoeuvre-2022” continues in France. Standings after the 4th round

The Vandeuvre-le-Nancy (France) chess festival continues. 11 people scored 3.5 points each, including V. Hamitevici, O. Korneev, A. David, M-A. Maurizzi, V. Kunin. Rating-favorites: M-A. Maurizzi, V. Kunin, Y. SolodovnichenkoDates: from 18 to 22 DecemberSystem: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: 8 000 € (1 500 € – 1 place)Line-up: 125 participants, 9 grandmasters Official website Standings…