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The legend of Bangladesh Chess - Ziaur Rahman (1974-2024)

13/07/2024 -

Ziaur Rahman, the 2nd grandmaster of Bangladesh and the player to have reached the highest Elo by a Bangladeshi (2570) passed away on 5th of July while playing a game of chess at the Bangladesh National Championships 2024. He suffered a heart attack and collapsed to the ground. Ziaur was just 50 years old. In this article we look back at his life and remember what a gem of a person he was both on and off the board and we also have heartfelt messages from some of the top Indian GMs. 

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Chess7 Academy presents Middlegame Masterclass by Grandmasters this August at an affordable price

13/07/2024 -

Elevate your chess skills this August with Chess7 Academy's exclusive Middlegame Masterclass, featuring four world-renowned Grandmasters. Mihail Marin (ROU), Dejan Bojkov (BUL), Ivan Sokolov (ROU) and Pravin Thipsay will be the four coaches who will conduct the Masterclass. There will be a total of 18 sessions throughout the month of August. Each session will take place 8 to 9:30 p.m. IST which means it will last 90 minutes. Zoom platform will be used for the sessions, which means you can be anywhere in the world and still learn from the Grandmasters. Early bird offer price is ₹4399 till 16th July 2024. Afterwards, it will be ₹4999. For more details, check out the article. Source: Official site

Fabiano Caruana tops SuperUnited Rapid 2024, extends his sole lead by three points

13/07/2024 -

Fabiano Caruana (USA) won all three games on the third day to finish at the top of SuperUnited Rapid 2024. He has increased his sole lead by three points. D Gukesh had a good chance in the queen and minor piece endgame against Caruana. However, his cautious approach made him miss the opportunity. Caruana then defeated Anish Giri (NED) and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) to finish the rapid portion scoring 15/18. Wesley So (USA) and Levon Aronian (USA) are at second and third position scoring 12/18 and 11/18 each respectively. Gukesh scored his lone win of the day against Ivan Saric (CRO). Vidit Gujrathi secured his first victory of the event against Alireza Firouzja (FRA). He blundered in the final round against Ian Nepomniachtchi at a moment where he could have gained a substantial advantage. Nine rounds of Blitz will be played today from 3 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Anand on his record-breaking 10th victory at the Leon Masters

12/07/2024 -

In an exclusive interview with ChessBase India, chess legend Viswanathan Anand reflects on his remarkable victory at the León Masters 2024. Anand delves into the challenges he faced during the tournament and the critical moments that led to his victory. The conversation provides a glimpse into Anand's strategic mind, his preparation, and some critical turning points in his games. The first time that Anand won the Leon Masters was in 1996 and now this is his 10th victory in 37 years! What a legend.

Soram Rahul Singh triumphs at 2nd Karimganj Rating Open 2024

12/07/2024 -

Soram Rahul Singh scored an unbeaten 8.5/10 to win 2nd Karimganj Rating Open 2024. He finished a half point ahead of the field. FM Syed Mahfuzur Rahman scored sole 8/9 to secure second place. Top seed Kushal O and Snehaal Roy scored 7.5/10 each. They were placed third and fourth respectively according to tie-breaks. Soram drew with the eventual runner-up Mahfuzur and defeated the second runner-up, Kushal. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹230000. The top three prizes were ₹30000, ₹20000 and ₹15000 along with a trophy each. The tournament was organized by Karimganj District Chess Association at DSA Karimganj Indoor Stadium in Karimganj, Assam from 22nd to 27th June 2024. This was Soram's second overall, first rating tournament triumph of the year. Photo: Bibendu Das

SuperUnited Rapid 2024 R4-6: Gukesh bounces back strong by winning against MVL and Nepomniachtchi

12/07/2024 -

D Gukesh made a strong comeback on the second day of Grand Chess Tour SuperUnited Rapid 2024. He started by defeating the previous day leader, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA). The former World Blitz champion, blundered a mate in four which cost him the game. In Round 5, Gukesh had a topsy-turvy game against Vidit Gujrathi. It could have gone either player's way. However, it ended in a draw by perpetual check. In Round 6, Gukesh defeated Ian Nepomniachtchi by doing a beautiful king shuffle from queenside to the kingside. Fabiano Caruana (USA) emerged sole leader 9/12. Wesley So (USA) is at 8/12. They are followed by Gukesh, MVL and Alireza Firouzja (FRA) at 7/12. Both Gukesh and Caruana scored 5/6 on day two. The final day of Rapid will start with Gukesh vs Caruana in Round 7. It starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Sharpen Your Strategic Skills with ChessNeurons - Episode 1

12/07/2024 -

Step into the realm of strategic brilliance with ChessNeurons' Positional Puzzle Series. Presented in collaboration with Chess Neurons and crafted by the expertise of Grandmaster Ankit Rajpara, this “Strategic Mastery” series will help you improve your positional and strategic chess skills. In each episode, we’ll present five new positional puzzles with increasing difficulty. Solutions to these puzzles will be unveiled in the next article, where GM Ankit Rajpara will provide detailed insights, guiding you through the intricacies of strategic thinking. Solutions will be presented in both written and video formats, ensuring a comprehensive understanding and application of strategic concepts.

Sharan Rao dominates Hubli Rapid Rating Open 2024

11/07/2024 -

IM Sharan Rao scored an unbeaten 8.5/9 to win All India Rapid Rating Open 2024 at Hubli, Karnataka. He finished a half point ahead of the rest. Prajwal P Shet and CM Soham Datar scored 8/9 each. They secured second and third place according to tie-breaks. Sharan defeated India's 85th and latest GM P Shyam Nikhil in the final round to become the champion. The total prize fund of the tournament was ₹200000. The top three prizes were ₹35000 + trophy, ₹25000 + trophy and ₹20000 each. This was Sharan's third tournament triumph of the month and fifth of the year. He also won one more rating tournament in the same month. The tournament was organized by KLE Technological University, Hubbali, Rotary Club of Hubli North and Dharwad District Chess Association at Dr. Prabhakar Kore Indoor Sports Arena, KLE Technological University in Hubbali, Karnataka on 22nd and 23rd June 2024.

Sandeep Santhosh wins 4th ISC Triumph Cup Below 1800 Rating Tournament 2024

11/07/2024 -

Sandeep Santhosh, Christy George and Anecx Kanjiravila B C scored 8/9 each at 4th ISC Triumph Cup Below 1800 Rating Tournament 2024. Sandeep won the tournament due to better tie-break score. Christy and Anecx were placed second and third respectively. Only Sandeep remained undefeated out of the them. Total prize fund of the tournament was ₹499999. The top three prizes were ₹51000 + trophy, ₹45000 and ₹35000 each. The tournament was held from 15th to 17th June at Sri Swathi Thirunal College of Music, Thycaud in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. It was organized by International School of Chess Foundation. This was Sandeep's first rating tournament triumph of his career. Photo: FI NA Sushruta Reddy

SuperUnited Rapid 2024 R1-3: MVL is walking tall

11/07/2024 -

Vidit Gujrathi had a tough day at Grand Chess Tour SuperUnited Rapid 2024. He lost all three of his games against Fabiano Caruana (USA), Levon Aronian (USA) and Ivan Saric (CRO). It was not an easy day for D Gukesh either. He mistimed an exchange in the first round against Wesley So (USA) in the endgame. He drew the second round against Alireza Firouzja (FRA). In his last round of the day, the teenager missed a winning opportunity versus Anish Giri (NED). The game ended in a draw after 116 moves. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) emerged early sole leader 5/6. He is closely followed by Caruana and So at 4/6 each. Round 4 starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Checkmating the 9-5: iSprout Pan India Chess Tournament

10/07/2024 -

The game of chess is gaining popularity not only among young audiences but also within corporate and co-working environments. Organizing a chess tournament in offices or co-working spaces can enhance member experiences, foster community spirit, improve the work atmosphere, and promote mental well-being through engaging in strategic gameplay. The iSprout Pan India Chess tournament was held across 14 centres, and a total of 133 players took part from different parts of India! Read this report for complete information on the tournament, and an interview with the main person behind the event - Reecha Saha. Photos: iSprout

Pragg's mighty knight

10/07/2024 -

R Praggnanandhaa managed to draw his final round game against Alireza Firouzja (FRA) at Grand Chess Tour Superbet Classic 2024. He was losing at some point. Then he made a great recovery in the endgame despite being down by an exchange. How did he manage to do that? Check out endgame expert, GM Dr. Karsten Müller's detailed analysis of the endgame. Study the analysis and enrich your knowledge. If you want to learn more about endgames, check out his Endgame Magic series on ChessBase, available for Premium subscribers. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

57th Biel Chess Festival starts this Saturday

10/07/2024 -

The 57th edition of Biel Chess Festival begins this Saturday and will once again attract chess enthusiasts from all over the world to the watchmaking metropolis. There will now be two invitational tournaments for the elite: the GMT-Masters and the GMT-Challengers, which will each be contested by six players. The field of participants will be led by the world number 8, Praggnanandhaa from India. There is also a whole range of tournaments on the programme for amateurs, including a new one-week tournament in the morning and the physicians' tournament. Registrations for the open tournaments are still possible at short notice. Photo: Biel Chess Festival

Gukesh and Vidit set to face World's best at SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz 2024

10/07/2024 -

The third event of the Grand Chess Tour 2024 season is SuperUnited Rapid and Blitz. The defending champion, Magnus Carlsen (NOR) had to regretfully withdraw due to an urgent family matter. Levon Aronian (USA) was named as his replacement. D Gukesh and Vidit Gujrathi will be the two Indians in the lineup. They will face Ian Nepomniachtchi, Aronian, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA), Fabiano Caruana (USA), Alireza Firouzja (FRA), Wesley So (USA), Anish Giri (NED) and Ivan Saric (CRO). Since Magnus is not playing, a new champion is guaranteed to be crowned. Who do you think will win this tournament? The tournament takes place at The Westin Zagreb in Zagreb, Croatia. In the first round, it will be Fabiano vs Vidit and So vs Gukesh. Round 1 starts today from 3 p.m. local time, 6:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Lennart Ootes/Grand Chess Tour

Sina Movahed triumphs at Baku Open 2024, Abhimanyu Puranik second and Aditya Mittal third

09/07/2024 -

Four players - IM Sina Movahed (IRI), GM Abhimanyu Puranik, GM Aditya Mittal and GM S L Narayanan scored 7/9 each at Baku Open 2024 Group A. Sina won the tournament due to better tie-break score. Abhimanyu, Aditya and Narayanan secured second, third and fourth place respectively. Abhimanyu's sole loss of the event was against the eventual champion, Sina. Aditya remained undefeated. Top seed of the tournament, Narayanan started with a loss. Then he won six games in-a-row including a win over the champion, Sina in Round 7. IM Ilamparthi A R and GM Shyam Sundar M scored 6.5/9 each. They were placed eighth and ninth respectively. The total prize fund of the tournament was US$ 50000. The top three prizes were $12000 + Cup, $8000 and $6000 each. Photo: Azerbaijan Chess Federation

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