Chess in Russia

Vladimir Kramnik – biography

Vladimir Kramnik truly became a player of a new format. He is the one who can use the computer correctly to prepare for the matches. It’s really hard to retain some “humanity” in games when using an engine. But he made it! And other chess players followed him.  He was born on the 25th of…

Aleksey Alexandrov won the Memorial of M.I. Chigorin

The tournament within the framework of the 2022 Cup of Russia, the Memorial of M.I. Chigorin, which took place from October 22 to 30 in St. Petersburg, has ended. 150 participants, 14 grandmasters participated in the tournament with a prize fund of 1,375,000 rubles (1st place – 260000 rubles). Technical results: 1st place Alexandrov A….

Memorial of M.I. Chigorin. Standing after the 8th round

The tournament within the framework of the Russian Cup 2022 continues in St. Petersburg. After 8 rounds, D. Lazavik, M. Nikitenko, V. Zvjaginsev, A. Goganov P. are in the lead — 6.5 each. Dates: from 22 to 30 OctoberSystem: Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund: 1,375,000 rubles (1st place — 260000 rubles)Composition: 150 participants, 14 grandmasters position…

Pavel Smirnov won the RAPID Grand Prix of Russia

The stage of the “RAPID Grand Prix of Russia” Memorial A.-X has ended.Kadyrov was held from October 27 to October 30 in Rostov-on-Don, Russia. 118 players, including 10 grandmasters, participated in the tournament with a prize fund of 500,000 rubles. Technical results: 1st place. Pavel Smirnov — 8.5 2nd place. Evgeny Alekseev — 8.5 3rd…

Memorial of M.I. Chigorin. Standings after the 7th round

The tournament within the framework of the Russian Cup 2022 continues in St. Petersburg. After 7 rounds, D. Lazavik, M. Nikitenko, V. Zvjaginsev, A. Aleksandrov, P. Shuvalova are in the lead – 6 each; 11 participants are half a point behind, including grandmasters A. Pridorozhni and A. Goganov. Dates: from 22 to 30 OctoberSystem: Swiss,…