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Elista R11: Kasimdzhanov beats Inarkiev with black
27.12.2008
– That was the only decisive game in round eleven: Uzbek GM Rustam Kasimdzhanov defeated his Russian colleague Ernesto Inarkiev in a convoluted 86-move game. Since all other games were drawn the table has not changed. It has Jakovenko, Radjabov and Grischuk in the lead. In a new and interesting FIDE questionnaire the players were asked their
opinion about computer cheating.
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A plethora of Rybka engines
26.12.2008
– Rybka has joined the stable of ChessBase engines! In the start of a multi-part series on this amazing chess engine's new features, our ChessBase Workshop columnist tackles the plethora of engines which ship with the two Rybka versions. Read more about this host of new engines in the latest
Workshop.
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Elista R10: White Christmas at the Grand Prix
25.12.2008
– It was not a peaceful festival day in Elista: five decisive games out of seven, with White winning them all. That put three players in the joint lead: Dmitry Jakovenko, Teimour Radjabov and Alexander Grischuk, with yesterday's leader Vugar Gashimov half a point behind. With three rounds to go these four are in contention.
Round ten report.
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Hugh Myers (1930-2008), opening theoretician
25.12.2008
– The chess world has lost a particularly creative player and prominent exponent of unorthodox openings. Hugh Myers was a true chess lover: an author, theoretician and magazine editor who wrote a gripping autobiography and made a memorable contribution to chess politics. Four of his entertaining games are presented here.
In memoriam.
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A Merry Christmas with our 2008 chess puzzles
25.12.2008
– Once again, for all our loyal readers, no matter what shape, colour, creed
or language,
it is a time for reflection and spirituality, for family reunions, presents,
snow and sleighs, food and intemperance – and for some mental gymnastics. This year our
traditional Christmas puzzle week is brought to you by world-class chess problemist
John Nunn. It will keep your mind alert during the festive season. Enjoy.
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ACP, Carlsen on the FIDE Grand Prix problems
24.12.2008
– The Association of Chess Professionals thinks that FIDE failed to demand sufficient bank guarantees from the Grand Prix bidders, and that players who were deprived of their participation should be compensated. Meanwhile, Nick Faulks evaluates the previous ACP report, and Magnus Carlsen provides further background information on his withdrawal from the Grand Prix.
Info and opinions.
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Elista R9: Gashimov catches Grischuk
24.12.2008
– Alexander Grischuk drew against Vladimir Akopain, while Vugar Gashimov ensnared Shakhriyar Mamedyarov's queen to take the full point and join him in the lead. Dmitry Jakovenko played a great attacking game against Rustam Kasimdzhanov, Teimour Radjabov defeated Pavel Eljanov with black, and Wang Yue outplayed Ivan Cheparinov. Report and questionnaire on
how to cope with failures.
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AMD in India: Vishy Anand's media blitz
23.12.2008
– Advanced Micro Devices is the second-largest global supplier of microprocessors and the third-largest supplier of graphics processing units. World Chess Champion Vishwanathan Anand is the brand model for AMD, which is driving large ad campaigns with him in India. On his current trip to his birth country Anand took part in a media blitz in the "Silicon City" of Bangalore.
Press clippings.
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Elista R8: Grischuk does it again: wins and leads
22.12.2008
– Today Alexander Grischuk won his third game in succession (we're counting, Sasha!), against the "undefeatable" Chinese GM Wang Yue. Rustam Kasimdzhanov won his first game in this event, beating Vladimir Akopian, while Ivan Cheparinov played a stunner against Evgeny Alekseev to take the full point. Grischuk leads alone, by half a point.
Round eight report.
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Carsten Hensel and Vladimir Kramnik – no longer a team
22.12.2008
– "We would like to inform you that we will not extend our contract," says the terse statement put out by the many-year manager of Vladimir Kramnik. Carsten Hensel, who was directly responsible for the organisation of World Championship matches (Kramnik-Leko, Kramnik-Anand) and the computer match Kramnik-Deep Fritz, parts company with his main client on December 31st.
Press release.
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Mikhail Tal – the all-time winner
22.12.2008
– "Fischer and Kasparov might head the polls for 'greatest player ever'",
says Dennis Monokroussos, "but when it comes to favorites Tal might be
the all-time winner." In his Playchess
lecture – this time on Monday night at 9 p.m. ET (early Tuesday for those
of you in Europe) he shows us why, using the 1957 game Tal-Koblentz to
illustrate the point.
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Elista R7: Grischuk, Inarkiev, Eljanov win, Grischuk now leads
22.12.2008
– Alexander Grischuk won his second consecutive game today, with a well-played Benko/Volga Gambit as black against Evgeny Alekseev. Teimour Radjabov spoilt a perfectly good position against Ernesto Inarkiev, losing for the first time in this event. Pavel Eljanov played a 125-mover to grind out a win against Ivan Cheparinov in a queen ending. Report with an
interview with Teimour Radjabov.
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