Posted in Netherlands, Tournaments on Jan 18th, 2012 No Comments »
If someone had predicted that Magnus Carlsen and Levon Aronian would be leading the Tata Steel Chess tournament (3/4), it would not be much of a surprise. The tournament has been rather competitive with Fabiano Caruana putting in a strong performance in joint second with Teimour Radjabov on 2.5/4. There is a quintet of players [...]
Posted in Europe, Netherlands, Tournaments on Jan 12th, 2012 34 Comments »
In a couple of days, Wijk aan Zee will host the strongest field in its 74th edition. The average rating is 2754 with several of the top players on the card. Sponsored by Tata Steel conglomerate, the power-packed lineup includes reigning champion Hikaru Nakamura, the world highest-rated player Magnus Carlsen and world number two Levon [...]
Posted in FIDE, Media Stories, Netherlands, Opinion/Editorials, Tournaments, USA on Aug 23rd, 2011 3 Comments »
GM Hikaru Nakamura, 2770 ELO on FIDE list. Photo by Daaim Shabazz. The pairings of the first round of the FIDE World Cup were released in July and after a couple of changes will commence on August 26th in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia. Russia will bring a delegation of 26 players. China will bring nine players; the [...]
Posted in Europe, Media Stories, Netherlands on Mar 27th, 2011 No Comments »
One of the world’s premier chess magazines has just gotten a makeover. New in Chess unveiled a sleeker, graphically-enhanced design with its typical quality journalism. The first issue (released back in January) featured Magnus Carlsen on the cover and the enlarged format seem to make the chess personalities bigger than life. The current issue features [...]
Posted in Europe, Netherlands, Tournaments, USA on Jan 30th, 2011 7 Comments »
GM Hikaru NakamuraPhoto by Chessvibes.com. In his biggest win of his career, Hikaru Nakamura won the 2011 Tata Steel Chess Tournament held in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands. This tournament featured the top four highest-rated players in the world including World Champion Viswanathan Anand and the world’s highest rated player in Magnus Carlsen. Seeded in the [...]
Posted in Europe, Netherlands, Tournaments on Jan 15th, 2011 31 Comments »
A very exciting tournament is shaping up in Wijk aan Zee. Sponsored by Tata Steel conglomerate has begun with a power-packed lineup including the top four players. Tata Steel is an Indian multinational conglomerate consisting of a number of industries. Those following the tournament from the early days will remember it as the Hoorgovens, a [...]
Posted in Africa, Europe, Games, Kenya, Netherlands, Photos on Oct 8th, 2009 13 Comments »
Like many African nations, Kenya is one with an interesting history. However, their chess history is a bit less storied. Kenya has a small community, but the passion runs high. As part of an ongoing initiative to ignite excitement in Kenya, a friendly match was proposed. Mehul Gohil of the Kenyan “Simbas” sent in the [...]
Posted in Africa, Netherlands, Zambia on Jul 31st, 2009 4 Comments »
Amon Simutowe of Zambia has earned the coveted title of Grandmaster. This accomplishment is a marvel for a number of reasons, but suffice it to say, it was a long time coming. As a schoolboy, Simutowe was known as “pawn” but ended up becoming an African giant as his talent was revealed. By the time [...]
Posted in Netherlands, Tournaments on Jun 25th, 2009 2 Comments »
Nakamura, 2009 U.S. Champion Photo by Daaim Shabazz. This past weekend a story leaked that GM Hikaru Nakamura had been extended an invitation to Corus “A”. The story was keep under wraps for a few days. In fact, The Chess Drum’s Daaim Shabazz chatted with Hikaru Nakamura on Facebook and the 21-year old U.S. Champion [...]
Posted in Europe, Netherlands, Opinion/Editorials, Tournaments on Jan 18th, 2009 14 Comments »
The 2009 edition of Corus is underway as three high-powered sections have assembled in Wijk aan Zee, the Netherlands. Group “A” is headlined by world’s #3 Vassily Ivanchuk of the Ukraine. China’s Wang Yue and Cuba’s Lenier Dominguez are two newer faces in the elite. Dominguez is making his first appearance in Corus “A”. Corus, [...]
Posted in Africa, Drum Majors, Europe, Netherlands, Tournaments, Zambia on Jul 24th, 2008 10 Comments »
GM-elect Amon Simutowe is playing in the Dutch Open which has only five GMs including top-seeds Vyacheslav Ikonnikov of Russia and Sandipan Chanda of India. Simutowe has returned to the country of his final GM norm and hopes to put in a solid performance. More details coming. Main Page: http://www.schaakbond.nl/nieuws/dieren2008/
Posted in Europe, Netherlands, Tournaments, Videos on Mar 16th, 2008 8 Comments »
Big guns travel to Nice, France to compete in the 2008 Amber Blindfold and Rapid tournament. Primarily the same permutation of players as in Corus and Linares, these players are playing in the luxurious the Palais de la Mediterranée which is five-star accommodations. Videos from the Official site: http://www.amberchess2008.comGames (ChessBase PGN): Blindfold & Rapid
Posted in Europe, France, Netherlands, Photos, Spain, Tournaments, Videos on Feb 19th, 2008 20 Comments »
The title is not some catchy phrase, but it does describe the names of three top tournaments in progress in Mexico, Moscow and France. Lots of heated chess action! Viswanathan Anand enroute to defeating Magnus Carlsen Moreilia, Mexico (Linares SuperGM XXV) Linares SuperGM XXV (Morelia, Mexico & Linares, Spain) The top venue would be Morelia, [...]
Posted in Endgame Lab, Europe, Netherlands, Tournaments on Jan 28th, 2008 2 Comments »
Michael Adams – Judit Polgar (after 27…Kxe8) The position occurred at 2008 Corus “A” between Michael Adams (England) and Judit Polgar (Hungary) after only 27 moves. White has just traded rooks on e8 with 27.Rxe8+ and black played 27…Kxe8. White to play here. What are the respective plans? Who’s better?
Posted in Europe, Netherlands, Tournaments, Videos on Jan 27th, 2008 No Comments »
Viswanathan Anand and strong>Vladimir Kramnik in a stirring finale. Look for more of these battles in the World Championship match! Photo © Michiel Abeln. Lev Aronian and Magnus Carlsen both scored stirring performances to win 2008 Corus. Ironically, Aronian lost only to Vladimir Kramnik while Carlsen put a dent in Kramnik’s unassailable Catalan. While Aronian [...]
Posted in Netherlands, Tournaments, Videos on Jan 17th, 2008 3 Comments »
Corus Chess Lane in Wijk an Zee. Photo from chessvista.com. Teimour Radjabov is often criticized for his tournament strategies, but his standing in Corus so far has been one of fortune. Radjabov has scored success with the King’s Indian but today it would be the Benoni-type of position against Pavel Eljanov of the Ukraine. Radjabov [...]
Posted in Europe, Netherlands, Tournaments, Videos on Jan 9th, 2008 26 Comments »
GM Pontus Carlsson (Sweden) Pontus Carlsson told The Chess Drum in a recent interview that he was slated to play in Corus Wijk aan Zee 2008 C-Group 11th-27th January 2008. This will be his inaugural visit to the prestigious tournament. The field will include (title, name, federation, birthyear, FIDE rating): GM Evgenij Miroshnichenko UKR 1978 2647 GM [...]
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