Hans Niemann

Hans Niemann accuses Magnus Carlsen of bribery

American chess player Hans Niemann accused reigning world champion Norwegian Magnus Carlsen of paying his compatriot Arjan Tari to shout insults at the American. In his lawsuit, Niemann alleges that Carlsen and his teammates in bars and on the street chanted the phrase “Jukse Hans”, which means “cheating Hans” in Norwegian, during the European Team…

Kirill Alekseenko won “IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022”

The chess festival “IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022 – Group A” has ended in Sitges (Catalonia). The tournament with a prize fund of 21.000 € (1st place 5.000 €) was attended by 326 participants, 43 grandmasters. After 10 rounds, Kirill Alekseenko won with a score of 8 points; Hans Niemann in second place – 7.5; in third…

“IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022” continues in Sitges. Standings after the 8th round

The “IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022 — Group A” continues in Sitges (Catalonia). K. Alekseenko is in the lead – 7.5 points. Yu Yangyi, H. Niemann, M. Petrosyan, A. Tabatabaei, D. Gokerkan are one point behind. Rating favorites:  Yu Yangyi, H. Niemann, J. Van ForestDates:  December 12 to 22System : Swiss, 10 roundsPrize fund:  21.000 € (1st…

“IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022” continues in Sitges. Standings after the 7th round

The “IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022 — Group A” continues in Sitges (Catalonia). K. Alekseenko is in the lead – 7. Ch. Aravindh and A. Tabatabaei are a point behind. Rating favorites:  Yu Yangyi, H. Niemann, J. Van ForestDates:  December 12 to 22System : Swiss, 10 roundsPrize fund:  21.000 € (1st place 5.000 €)Line-up:  326 participants, 43 grandmasters…

“IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022” continues in Sitges. Standing after the 6th round

The chess festival “IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022 – Group A” continues in Sitges (Catalonia). The leader is K. Alekseenko – 6, K. Grigoryan – 5.5 points each; H. Niemann, M. Petrosyan, Yu Yangyi are half a point behind Rating favorites:  Yu Yangyi, H. Niemann, J. Van ForestDates:  December 12 to 22System : Swiss, 10 roundsPrize fund:  21.000 €…

“IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022” continues in Sitges – Standing after round 3

The chess festival “IX CHESSABLE SUNWAY SITGES CHESS FESTIVAL 2022 – Group A” continues in Sitges (Catalonia). After the 3rd round, 19 people have three points each. Rating favorites:  Yu Yangyi, H. Niemann, J. Van ForestDates:  December 12 to 22System : Swiss, 10 roundsPrize fund:  21.000 € (1st place 5.000 €)Line-up:  326 participants, 43 grandmasters Official sitePosition after the 3rd round

“III Elllobregat Open Chess” continues. Standing after the 6th round

In Sant Boi de Llobregat (Catalonia), the chess festival “III Elllobregat Open Chess” continues. H. Niemann, M. Bluebaum, M. Aditya, A. Chopra, Ting Jingyao are in the lead with 5 each, 13 players are half a point behind, including Yu Yangyi, K. Alekseenko. Dates:  November 30 – December 8System:  Swiss, 9 roundsPrize fund:  29.500  €  (1st place 10000 € )Line-up:  175 participants, 49 grandmasters…