The International Chess Federation has published information about the following tournaments of candidates among men and women. Both qualifying tournaments will be held in April 2024, 8 people will compete in each competition, and the recommended prize fund is 750 thousand euros. The duration of the tournament will be 22 days, the regulations must be…
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The 9th round of the Tata Steel Masters super tournament took place in Wijk aan Zee (Netherlands) yesterday. One of the central parties was the meeting between the world champion Magnus Carlsen and the young Indian talent Dommaraju Gukesh. The opponents agreed to a draw on the 46th move. In the post-match interview, Gukesh shared…
Russian grandmaster Alexander Grischuk could not choose a favorite in the match for the world championship, which will be held in Kazakhstan from April 7 to 30. “I think the odds are very close to 50/50. If someone is the favorite, then by a very small margin – a maximum of 55/45. And it’s very…
“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….
Marianske Lazne (Czech Republic) continues Marienbad Open 2023 – 21st International Chess Festival – 2 tournaments with the norm of an international grandmaster. In the “A1” group, R. Stalmach and Chen Qi B are in the lead – 4 each. C. Natsidis, M. Petr, J. Seemann are half a point behind. In the “A2” group,…
Dutch grandmaster Anish Giri commented on yesterday’s victory over world champion Magnus Carlsen at the Tata Steel Masters super tournament. “It had to happen sooner or later. I’ve been playing very poorly against Magnus lately, and every time he increased the degree of risk. I thought, “okay, I’m still losing to him, but there’s a…
Russian grandmaster Andrey Esipenko commented on the level of play of the current world champion in classical chess, rapid and blitz – Magnus Carlsen. “Now and for many years Magnus is the best chess player on the planet with a reserve. The recent Rapid and Blitz World Championships confirmed this. I think Carlsen is like…
During the Rapid and Blitz World Championships, Ian Nepomniachtchi put on a T-shirt with the phrase “What are you staring at, idiot? Get out of here!”, which Lionel Messi said in the quarterfinal match of the FIFA World Cup with the Netherlands to Wout Weghorst. The organizers demanded Nepomniachtchi to change clothes, as his clothes…
Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi, who will fight for the chess crown in April, is upset that the match will not take place against the current world champion Magnus Carlsen. — After the candidates tournament, you crossed paths with Magnus many times. How much is the discussed topic of his rejection between you? — Oddly enough,…
American chess player and streamer Levi Rozman is dissatisfied with the organization of the World Championship. «»The World Chess Championship, our most prestigious event, will take place in 3 months. City unknown, venue unknown. It must be crazy to be the best chess player. The organization is a disaster.”