IX Floripa Chess Open Fort Atacadista started in Brazil

The traditional chess festival “IX Floripa Chess Open Fort Atacadista” has started in Florianopolis (Brazil). After the 1st round, 265 participants won their games, including A. Pichot, S. Mareco, A. Fier Rating favorites:  A. Pichot, S. Mareko, A. FierDates:  from January 23 to 29System:  Swiss, 10 roundsPrize fund:  R$ 40,000 (1st place – R$ 5,000)Line-up:  557 participants, 10 grandmasters Official sitePosition…

The international tournament “Orsha 2023” continues in Belarus. Standing after the 7th round

In Orsha (Belarus), the traditional chess festival “Orsha 2023” continues. A. Moskalenko, I. Grigoriev are in the lead — 6.5 each Rating favorites:  N. Afanasiev, A. Alexandrov, A. MoskalenkoDates:  from January 19 to 25System:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  8400 BYN (1st place – 2500 BYN) Line-up:  139 participants, 4 grandmasters Position after the 7th roundOfficial site

Briakin Mikhail won “Prestige 2023”.

In Paracin (Serbia), the international tournament Prestige 2023, which took place from January 17 to 23, ended. The tournament with a prize fund of 205,000 RSD (80,000 RSD) was attended by 52 participants, 3 grandmasters. After 9 rounds, the victory was won by Russian grandmaster Mikhail Briakin, the second place was taken by Pikula Dejan, the third…

The international tournament “Orsha 2023” continues in Belarus. Standing after the 6th round

In Orsha (Belarus), the traditional chess festival “Orsha 2023” continues. A. Moskalenko, I. Grigoriev, M. Tsaruk are in the lead – 5.5 each Rating-favorites:  N. Afanasiev, A. Alexandrov, A. MoskalenkoDates:  from January 19 to 25System:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  8400 BYN (1st place – 2500 BYN) Line-up:  139 participants, 4 grandmasters Position after round 6Official site

Dvorkovich announced the choice of venue for the World Championship match

“One of the most significant factors in favor of Kazakhstan is that the country is located between the states represented by the participants in the match. Between Russia and China. The choice of Kazakhstan is also due to the convenience for viewers and fans: if we talk about time, then everyone will be comfortable watching the broadcasts….

Tournament “Chess Stars 2023” starts tomorrow

Tomorrow the Chess Stars 2023 tournament starts in Moscow. Participants : S. Karjakin, T. Radjabov, A. Grischuk, F. Vallejo Pons, V. Artemiev, S. Sjugirov, R. Sadhwani, A. Goryachkina, E. Lagno, B. Assaubayeva. dates : from 24 to 26 January rapid, from 28-30 January blitz system : circular; rapid 9 rounds; blitz 18 rounds prize fund : 15,000,000 rubles official site