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23.04.2007
Moscow Championships
In Round 5 A.Gavrilov beat leader S.Novikov, V.Belov defeated F.Amonatov, other two games drawn. Belov and Grachev joined Novikov in the leading group scoring 3/5. Amonatov and Rychagov scored 2.5, Vorobiov, Gavrilov and Korotylev 2. In the women's championship WIM A.Shumilina leads with 4.5/5, T.Grabuzova and M.Fominykh scored 4, B.Mongontuul 3.5
more [source: www.chessmoscow.ru]
22.04.2007
Gausdal Classics
After defeating G.Jones in the fourth round M.Carlsen took the lead with 3.5/4. Other results: Rozentalis – Krasenkow 1/2, Portisch – Krush 1/2, Dreev – Kulaots 1-0, Lie – Moskow 1-0. Krasenkow and Krush have 3 points.
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22.04.2007
The 15th Sigeman Tournament
Round 4 results: Cheparinov – Hemansson 1-0, Hillarp-Persson – Hector 1-0, Berg – Kotronias 1-0, Carlsson – Negi 1-0, Timman – L'Ami 1/2. Berg, Hillarp-Persson and Cheparinov all scored 3/4.
more [source: www.sigeman-chess.com]
22.04.2007
Moscow Championship
Round 4 as well as the three previous rounds brought one win: Novikov beat Korotylev. Vorobiov – Gavrilov, Amonatov – Grachev and Rychagov – Belov drew. Novikov scored 3/4, Amonatov and Grachev 2.5
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21.04.2007
Round Table 'Close by Paul'
A 'Round Table' dedicated to outstanding Estonian grandmaster Paul Keres (1916-1975) and to the 90th birthday of his widow Maria is taking place in Tallinn these days. Former residents of St. Petersburg Boris Spassky, Viktor Korchnoi and Genna Sosonko are among the invitees. A reception by Mayor is planned on Monday.
more [source: rus.delfi.ee]
21.04.2007
Gausdal Classics
The eldest and the youngest players won in Round 3: Portisch – Lie 1-0, Carlsen – Moskow 1-0. Krush – Rozentalis, Jones – Kulaots and Dreev – Krasenkov were draws. Krasenkow and Krush lead with 2.5/3.
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21.04.2007
The 15th Sigeman Tournament
In Round 3 L'Ami beat Negi, Berg defeated Hector, Cheparinov - Carlsson, Hernansson - Hillarp-Persson and Kotronias - Timman drawn. The four leaders scored 2/3: Berg, Kotronias, Hillarp-Persson and Cheparinov.
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21.04.2007
Moscow Championship
In the 3rd round there was only one win again: Amonatov defeated Gavrilov. Rychagov – Novikov, Grachev – Belov and Korotylev – Vorobiov drawn. The leaders are Amonatov, Grachev and Novikov with 2/3. 'Sofia rules' are used in the tournament.
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20.04.2007
Expert's Choice: Ivanchuk - Morozevich in Linares
Grandmaster Alexey Kuzmin, assistant and second of Morozevich, comments the game played by Alexander as Black vs V.Ivanchuk at Morelia/Linares supertournament.
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20.04.2007
Worth reading: Naum Dymarsky Recollects
Recollections of the famous sports commentator Naum Dymarsky, published today in 'Russian Newspaper', concern Botvinnik vs Fischer at the Chess Olympiad 1962 in Varna.
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20.04.2007
Worth reading: B.Shaidullin's Interview
President of Tomsk Region Chess Federation Boris Shaidullin is celebrating his 60th birthday. His interview is published in today issue of 'Tomsk Gerald'. Our congratulations to Boris Kimovich!
more [source: vesti70.ru]
20.04.2007
Gausdal Classics
Round 2 brought four wins: A.Dreev – I.Krush 0-1, G.Jones – M.Krasenkow 0-1, E.Moskow - K.Kulaots 0-1, K.Lie – M.Carlsen 0-1 and one draw E.Rozentalis – L.Portisch. Krush and Krasenkow both have two wins, Carlsen, Kulaots and Rozentalis scored 1.5.
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20.04.2007
The 15th Sigeman Tournament
There are four leaders with 1.5 points after Round 2: V.Kotronias, P.Negi, T.Hillarp-Persson and I.Cheparinov. J.Timman lost to J.Hector, E.Berg beat E.Hermansson, other games drawn.
more [source: www.sigeman-chess.com]
20.04.2007
Moscow Championships
S.Novikov beat E.Vorobiov in Round 2 of the men's championship of Moscow. F.Amonatov - A.Korotylev, V.Belov - A.Gavrilov and A.Rychagov - B.Grachev were draws. Grachev and Novikov lead with 1.5/2. In the women's championship 4 WGMs and 4 WIMs of 12 participants are playing.
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19.04.2007
Worth reading: Alexander Morozevich at 'Mayak' Radio Station
A.Morozevich was the guest of 'On the Sports Wave of Mayak' broadcast yesterday. In the link below you can read some of his answers and to listen to the whole conversation.
more [source: www.radiomayak.ru]
19.04.2007
Gausdal Classics
Round 1: Rozentalis – Lie 1-0, Krush – Jones 1-0, Krasenkow – Moskow 1-0, Portisch – Dreev 1/2, Kulaots – Carlsen 1/2.
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19.04.2007
The 15th Sigeman Tournament
Round 1 results: no draws! Hillarp-Persson – Carlsson 1-0, Cheparinov – Berg 1-0, Hermansson – Timman 0-1, Hector – Negi 0-1, Kotronias – L'Ami 1-0.
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19.04.2007
Men's Championship of Moscow
In Round 1 A.Gavrilov lost to B.Grachev; E.Vorobiov – A.Rychagov, A.Korotylev – V.Belov and S.Novikov – F.Amonatov drew.
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18.04.2007
'Where did our money go?'
The open letter by GM Eric van den Doel (NED) with the headline above is published at ChessVibes site. It concerns money paid for accommodation and quality of food in the hotel at the European Championship in Dresden. The link below is to the English text.
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18.04.2007
Gausdal Classics
The traditional chess festival takes place on April 18-26 in Norway. Players of the main event are: 1. E.Rozentalis LTU, 2. L.Portisch HUN, 3. I.Krush USA, 4. M.Krasenkow POL, 5. K.Kulaots EST, 6. M.Carlsen NOR, 7. E.Moskow USA, 8. G.Jones ENG, 9. A.Dreev RUS, 10. K.Lie NOR.
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