The Bulgarian Men’s Championship continues in Sofia (Bulgaria). N. Kanov is in the lead – 2. 11 participants are half a point behind, including K. Georgiev, M. Petkov, R. Dimitrov. Rating favorites: K. Georgiev, M. Petrov, M. PetkovDates: from January 21 to 28System: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: 10200 BGN (1st place – 2500 BGN)Line-up: 28…
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The international “Prestige 2023” tournament continues in Paracin (Serbia). Before the final round, M. Bryakin and D. Pikula are in the lead – 6.5 each. N. Radovanovic is half a point behind. Rating-favorites: M. Bryakin, N. Radovanovic, Z. TekeyevDates: from January 17 to 23System: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: 205,000 RSD (80,000 RSD)Line-up: 52 participants, 3…
The first stage of the Azerbaijani Men’s Championship has ended in Baku (Azerbaijan). The winner was Vasif Durarbeyli. Vugar Asadli is in second place. On the third – Mahammad Muradli. In the semifinal matches will meet: V. Durarbayli – E. Safarli, V. Asadli – M. Muradli. The opponents will play two games of classical chess,…
The traditional chess festival “Orsha 2023” continues in Orsha (Belarus). The leader is I. Grigorjev – 5. A. Aleksandrov, A. Moskalenko, K. Stupak and M. Tsaruk are half a point behind. Rating-favorites: N. Afanasiev, A. Aleksandrov, A. MoskalenkoDates: from January 19 to 25System: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: 8400 BYN (1st place – 2500 BYN) Line-up: 147 participants, 5 grandmasters Standings…
On the chess platform “Lichess.org ” the monthly tournament Titled Arena January ’23 was held with a time control of 1+0. 414 players participated in the competitions with a prize fund of $1000. The victory was won by Ukrainian grandmaster Olexandr Bortnyk. Jose Martinez is in second place. On the third – Matvey Galchenko. Final…
Tomorrow in Florianopolis (Brazil) The traditional chess festival “IX Floripa Chess Open Fort Atacadista” starts. Rating-favorites: A. Pichot, S. Mareco, A. FierDates: from January 23 to January 29System: Swiss, 10 roundsPrize fund: R$ 40,000 (1st place – R$ 5,000)Line-up: 557 participants, 10 grandmasters Official website Starting list
The traditional super tournament continues in Wijk aan Zee (Netherlands). Results of the 7th round: D. Gukesh 0-1 W. So, M. Carlsen 1-0 P. Rapport, R. Praggnanandhaa 1-0 J. Van Foreest, A. Erigaisi 0-1 N. Abdusattorov, P. Maghsoodloo 0.5-0.5 F. Caruana, L. Aronian 0.5-0.5 A. Giri, V. Keymer 0.5-0.5 Ding Liren. Standings:1. N. Abdusattorov –…
The traditional chess tournament Tata Steel Challengers continues in Wijk aan Zee (Netherlands). Results of the 7th round: A. Tabatabaei 1-0 E. L’ami, T. Beerdsen 1-0 A. Mishra, A. Donchenko 1-0 M. Yilmaz, J. Sindarov 1-0 E. Roebers, R. Vaishali 1-0 L. Supi, B. Adhiban 0-1 D. Pechac, M. Warmerdam 0.5-0.5 V. Ivic. Standings:1. A….
The men’s National Championship has ended in Yerevan (Armenia). 10 players and 7 grandmasters participated in the competition. Grandmaster Samvel Ter-Sahakyan won. Manuel Petrosyan is in second place. Robert Hovhannisyan is on the third. Technical results:1. S. Ter-Sahakyan – 6.5 out of 9;2. M. Petrosyan – 6;3-4. R. Hovhannisyan, T. Harutyunyan – 5.5 each;5-6. A….
The XLVIII Abierto Internacional “CIUDAD de SEVILLA” 2023 has ended in Seville (Spain). 208 players and 10 grandmasters participated in competitions with a prize fund of $8000. The victory was won by Chilean grandmaster Rodrigo Vasquez. Gabriel Flom is in second place. On the third – Ernesto Fernandez. Technical results:1-2. R. Vazquez (Chile), G. Flom…