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…
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The 2023 World Championship is scheduled to take place in Astana, Kazakhstan from April 7 to May 1. A new world champion will be crowned, Yang Nepomniachtchi and Ding Liren will fight for the throne and the €2,000,000 prize pool. a source
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…
At the World Blitz Championship in Kazakhstan, the photographer was shooting very close, thereby distracting Kosteniuk during the game. Alexandra lost the game and filed an appeal. Alexandra Kosteniuk: “Thanks to the organizers and congratulations to the winners! I enjoyed the competition until one non-professional photographer ruined my finish. I hope FIDE will do something, and such actions that…
American grandmaster Fabiano Caruana, who became a bronze medalist at the World Rapid Chess Championship held in Almaty, summed up the results of the tournament. “The Rapid and Blitz World Championships are over! I brought home a solid bronze medal in rapid, but my blitz was too nervous, despite the good chances on the final…
Today, the Norwegian grandmaster, the current world chess champion Magnus Carlsen became the world blitz champion for the sixth time in his career. After winning the tournament, Carlsen posted a video on social networks in which he tries to count the titles he won. “Gonna need more hands soon,” – Carlsen wrote.
The World Rapid Chess Championship has ended in Almaty (Kazakhstan). 176 players participated in competitions with a prize fund of $ 350,000. The victory was won by the Norwegian grandmaster, world champion Magnus Carlsen. Hikaru Nakamura is in second place. Haik Martirosyan is on the third. Technical results:1. M. Carlsen (Norway) – 16 of 21;2-3….
The Women’s World Blitz Championship has ended in Almaty (Kazakhstan). 99 players participated in competitions with a prize pool of $ 150,000. The victory, for the second year in a row, was won by Kazakhstan international master Bibisara Assaubayeva. In second place is Hampi Koneru. On the third – Polina Shuvalova. Technical results:1. B. Assaubayeva…
The World Blitz Championship continues in Almaty (Kazakhstan). After the 1st gaming day, 12 rounds were played in the open tournament. Hikaru Nakamura leads with 10 points. A point behind him are Anish Giri, Magnus Carlsen, Daniil Dubov, Haik Martirosyan and Richard Rapport In the women’s championship, Shuvalova P, Gunina V are leading – 7.5 each The…
Russian grandmaster Ian Nepomniachtchi was forced to change clothes during the World Rapid and Blitz Championship, which is taking place in Alma-Ata (Kazakhstan). The Russian came to the competition in a T-shirt with a quote from Lionel Messi: “What are you looking at, idiot? Come on, get out of here, asshole.” He said these words during a flash…