Topalov - Kamsky 2009 - WCC Candidates match in Sofia (Bulgaria)
FIDE has announced that the WCC Candidates match between Veselin Topalov and Gata Kamsky will be held in Sofia (Bulgaria), 16-28 February 2009.
The announce does not seem to be "official", just as this one wasn't! We believe that this should be confirmed by a contract between FIDE and Bulgaria's side. More on the topic in the next days and weeks...
The announce does not seem to be "official", just as this one wasn't! We believe that this should be confirmed by a contract between FIDE and Bulgaria's side. More on the topic in the next days and weeks...
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The Chess Olympiad 2008 in Dresden: Armenia and China on the top
After the fifth round of World Chess Olympiad in Drezden Armenian men team scored 9 points and leads the event. In the fifth round leaders defeated the team of Netherlands by score of 2,5-1,5 points.
Ukraine, Germany, Russia, England and Azerbaijan have the same scores.
The team of China is undisputed leader in women's competition with 5/5.
Results and live games:
Ukraine, Germany, Russia, England and Azerbaijan have the same scores.
The team of China is undisputed leader in women's competition with 5/5.
Results and live games:
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The Chess Olympiad 2008 in Dresden is about to begin.
The 38th Chess Olympiad will be held in Dresden (Germany) from 12th to 25th of November 2008.
Just in a few days ago the Olympiad organizers announced that with a list of 152 federations to participate this edition will be record-breaking.
Armenia (men) and Ukraine (women) will defend their current team champion titles from The 37th Chess Olympiad (Turin, 2006). The Russian teams, which are always considered as the grand favourites, will seek a revenge for their blunders in last edition. With average 2750 ELO Russian men's team is the strongest rated ever.
Update 2008-11-08: The Official web site is moving to another server (and another domain!) right now. The old site version is not functional, but there is a new site system. We updated the URLs:
Just in a few days ago the Olympiad organizers announced that with a list of 152 federations to participate this edition will be record-breaking.
Armenia (men) and Ukraine (women) will defend their current team champion titles from The 37th Chess Olympiad (Turin, 2006). The Russian teams, which are always considered as the grand favourites, will seek a revenge for their blunders in last edition. With average 2750 ELO Russian men's team is the strongest rated ever.
Update 2008-11-08: The Official web site is moving to another server (and another domain!) right now. The old site version is not functional, but there is a new site system. We updated the URLs:
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Viswanathan Anand defended the World Chess Champion title in Bonn 2008
Viswanathan Anand holds the World Chess Champion title! In today's 11th game (last for WCC 2008) against Vladimir Kramnik in Bonn he agreed to draw the game. Anand holds the Chess Champion title with 6,5-4,5 final score in the WCC 2008 Match.Here are related posts and videos to the World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand:
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World Chess Championship Match - Bonn 2008 Round 10: Kramnik - back in the game
GM Vladimir Kramnik reached his first win against Vishwanatan Anand in World Chess Championship 2008 Match in Bonn, Germany. He beat his rival In less than 30 moves today and prolong the match.
Anand still needs half a point to retain the title.
The next 11th round is on 29th of October 2008 and Indian will play with white pieces.
Watch related video: Kramnik - back in the game!
You can watch games live here.
Anand still needs half a point to retain the title.
The next 11th round is on 29th of October 2008 and Indian will play with white pieces.
Watch related video: Kramnik - back in the game!
You can watch games live here.
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Anand - Kramnik - Bonn 2008 game 9 - Tough draw for Anand
Tough draw for Anand in today's 9th game of the WCC 2008 in Bonn (Germany). Kramnik played for a win, but Anand hold for the draw with a pawn down endgame.
Anand needs a draw in the remaining 3 games to hold the chess champion title.
Anand needs a draw in the remaining 3 games to hold the chess champion title.
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WCC Match Anand - Kramnik: PDF Analysed games
This list will be regularly updated! You may wish to bookmark it to download next games analysis.
We broadcast the games live in our live chess games section.
| Round | White | Black | Result | Opening | Download PDF | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kramnik, Vladimir | - | Anand, Viswanathan | ½-½ | Slav Exchange | WCC Round 1: Analysed by GM Illescas |
| 2 | Anand, Viswanathan | - | Kramnik, Vladimir | ½-½ | Nimzo Indian Saemisch | WCC Round 2: Analysed by GM Illescas |
| 3 | Kramnik, Vladimir | - | Anand, Viswanathan | 0-1 | Queens Gambit Meran | WCC Round 3: Analysed by GM Illescas |
| 4 | Anand, Viswanathan | - | Kramnik, Vladimir | ½-½ | QGD 5.Bf4 | WCC Round 4: Analysed by GM Illescas |
| 5 | Kramnik, Vladimir | - | Anand, Viswanathan | 0-1 | Queens Gambit Meran | WCC Round 5: Analysed by GM Illescas |
| 6 | Anand, Viswanathan | - | Kramnik, Vladimir | 1-0 | Nimzo Indian 4.Qc2 | WCC Round 6: Analysed by GM Illescas |
| 7 | Anand, Viswanathan | - | Kramnik, Vladimir | ½-½ | Slav Defence | WCC Round 7: Analysed by GM Amador Rodriguez |
| 8 | Kramnik, Vladimir | - | Anand, Viswanathan | ½-½ | QGD Ragozin | WCC Round 8: Analysed by GM Amador Rodriguez |
| 9 | Anand, Viswanathan | - | Kramnik, Vladimir | ½-½ | Anti-Meran Gambit |
We broadcast the games live in our live chess games section.
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WCC Match 2008 in Bonn Round 8: Kramnik Needs A Miracle
Sometimes when you yield to your rival state, no matter of your trials, the things fails. We can present in that way Kramnik in World Chess Championship 2008 Match against Vishwanatan Anand in Bonn.
It is viewable that Indian came to Germany in better state and leads 3 clear points deservedly. Seems to be impossible for Russian to overtake.
Related video: Round 8: Kramnik Needa A Miracle
If Anand wins tomorrow's game, this will be the end of the WCC Match 2008 in Bonn. We broadcast the games live in our live chess games section.
It is viewable that Indian came to Germany in better state and leads 3 clear points deservedly. Seems to be impossible for Russian to overtake.
Related video: Round 8: Kramnik Needa A Miracle
If Anand wins tomorrow's game, this will be the end of the WCC Match 2008 in Bonn. We broadcast the games live in our live chess games section.
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WCC Match Anand - Kramnik: 7th Game - 4th Draw
World Chess Championship Match 2008 between current Champion Vishwanatan Anand and ex-one - Russian Vladimir Kramnik is taking place in Bonn (Germany).
The 7th game (of all 12) was finished on a draw today for less that 40 moves. And it seems that the score of 5-2 is more than sufficient for Indian to retain the title.
The 7th game (of all 12) was finished on a draw today for less that 40 moves. And it seems that the score of 5-2 is more than sufficient for Indian to retain the title.
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WCC Match Round 6: Anand is too close to final victory
New imaginable idea by Anand.
New tragedy blunder by Kramnik.
New interesting game for all chess fans.
In that way can be shortly presented the 6th round of The World Chess Championship Match 2008 in Bonn.
After today consecutive win Vishwanatan needs only 2 points in 6 games to retain his title.
But nobody expects from Kramnik to resign. We will see what will happen...
Round 6 Video: WWCC Match Round 6: Anand is too close to final victory
New tragedy blunder by Kramnik.
New interesting game for all chess fans.
In that way can be shortly presented the 6th round of The World Chess Championship Match 2008 in Bonn.
After today consecutive win Vishwanatan needs only 2 points in 6 games to retain his title.
But nobody expects from Kramnik to resign. We will see what will happen...
Round 6 Video: WWCC Match Round 6: Anand is too close to final victory
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