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India's Beth Harmon would need to be brave

04/12/2020 -

The Netflix mini-series The Queen's Gambit has taken the world by storm since the day it was released on 23rd October 2020. It has broken many records and improved the statistics in the favor one of the oldest sport in the history of mankind. Entire chess universe, general audience and critics have acclaimed the series on many fronts. The involvement of Garry Kasparov and Bruce Pandolfini definitely played a key role in the success of this, not to forget the involvement of the founder of Chess Boxing Late Iepe Rubingh too. WFM and FI Tarini Goyal takes a look at what it would take to be India's Beth Harmon in this article. Photo: Shutterstock

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Mega cool: The games update of Mega Database 2021

03/12/2020 -

What distinguishes the Mega Database from other databases? For one, it does not become obsolete and remains "up to date" with just a few clicks! Because the delivery of the Mega Database 2021 includes not only more than 8 million games but also the weekly mega update service. Every week we provide you with a database of around 5,000 new games. At the same time the search booster of the reference database is updated, which allows you to continue your work immediately and without losing time. With a few clicks in ChessBase 16, your Mega Database will always be up to date. A "mega help" for every tournament player. Here's how...

Leon Mendonca wins Kumánia Championship

02/12/2020 -

IM Leon Mendonca won his second tournament in Hungary in two weeks as he scored an unbeaten 9.0/11 to win Kumánia Championship. Two weeks ago Leon won First Saturday GM November. The tournament was only an IM-norm event, so Leon's search for the final GM-norm to become India's 67th GM is still on. We hope he becomes one before the year concludes. He is also the brand ambassador of Geno and Microsense for a reason. He continues his quest with his determination and shows everyone that one should not get distracted from their goals even in the face of adversity. Photo: Lyndon Mendonca

Wesley So wins Champions Chess Tour Skilling Open

01/12/2020 -

Last year on 2nd November So beat Carlsen to become the first ever Fischer Random Official World Champion. This year on 30th November, So beat Carlsen again and this time win the first tournament of Champions Chess Tour - Skilling Open by beating the World Champion in the Finals and advancing to the Finals of the Tour. Despite starting the day with a loss, So immediately struck back by winning the following Rapid game. He drew the next two Rapid games, won the first Blitz game and drew the second to clinch the championship. Fun fact: So beat Carlsen three times in the Finals with white pieces and all those victories were in endgames. Photo: chess24

Can Carlsen win Skilling Open on his 30th birthday?

30/11/2020 -

For the first time in Skilling Open knockout stage, all four games had a decisive result. Both Carlsen and So played in a humane way, full of blunders and errors. Although it was the world champion who made more errors and he really needs to get his form back if he wants to win the tournament on his 30th birthday. The Fischer Random Official world champion made less blunders and more of positional mistakes. It will definitely be an interesting battle on the final day of Skilling Open. Catch all the action LIVE tonight from 10:30 p.m. IST on ChessBase India youtube channel with commentary by IM Sagar Shah, Amruta Mokal and IM Soumya Swaminathan. Photo: ChessBase India live stream

Mitrabha Guha dominates 16th Maheshwaranand Saraswati Memorial Online Blitz Open

29/11/2020 -

IM Mitrabha Guha won his second tournament organized by Buddhibal Kreeda Trust within six months when he remained undefeated by scoring 8.5/9 to win 16th Maheshwaranand Saraswati Memorial Online Blitz Open. He received a shining trophy and ₹15000 cash for his efforts. FM Pranav Anand and GM Jakhongir Vakhidov finished with 7.5/9. They were placed second and third respectively according to their tie-break scores. They won ₹10000 and ₹7000 cash respectively. For the first time in Playchess, we made it mandatory for all players to be on video call throughout the event, screen sharing and pairings being displayed on chess-results.

Skilling Open SF Day 2: So sets up a clash with Carlsen in the Finals

29/11/2020 -

Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura couldn't replicate their Quarter-Final comebacks and crashed out of the Champions Chess Tour Skilling Open. Although Nepomniachtchi started the day with a win over Carlsen, he couldn't continue the momentum as he lost the second game immediately. Meanwhile, Nakamura was completely lost in the first two games and somehow managed to salvage a draw in both of them. Carlsen and So had no trouble in making a draw in their last two games. Carlsen and So will face each other in the finals for the first time since they faced each other at Saint Louis Rapid and Blitz Online 2020 where they became co-champions over two months ago. Photo: chess24 live stream

Top 32 talents of Indian chess will fight it out in the Super Juniors Cup 2020

28/11/2020 -

ChessBase India's tagline is "Powering Chess in India". This has always been our aim. When we raised over Rupees 5 lakh for Indian chess on the improving chess episode 57, on 25th of July, IM Sagar Shah, immediately pledged that this amount will be used for the betterment of Indian chess, for the talented juniors of the country. The immense faith of people in entrusting us with their money is heartwarming. We carefully planned for over three months and it gives us immense pleasure to launch the Super Juniors Cup from the 6th to 10th of December 2020, sponsored by the subscribers of ChessBase India. It is a very exciting event with the 32 of the top most rated Indian juniors taking part. Nihal Sarin and Praggnanandhaa are the top two seeds and the entire tournament will be broadcast on the ChessBase India YouTube channel! Read on to know all the details.

FIDE Online Olympiad for PWD R7: India 2 finishes ahead of India 1

28/11/2020 -

India 1's campaign came to an end after they suffered a loss by narrow margin against Russia 2 in the seventh and final round of the Swiss league stage in FIDE Online Olympiad for People with Disabilities. India 1 finished 18th, thus their Semi-final hopes dashed. India 2 finished ahead of India 1 at 13th position by beating Romania 1 with a score of 2.5-1.5. India 3 beat Mali by 3-1 and India 4 lost to Russia 3 by 1-3. However 16-year-old Kanishri played fantastic in her only second game of the event and avoided her team getting whitewashed in the final round of the event. Photo: Amruta Mokal

Skilling Open SF Day 1: Advantage Carlsen and So

28/11/2020 -

Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura have the mammoth task of winning the day 2 of the Semi-final in Champions Chess Tour Skilling Open. They have already done it in the Quarter-Finals and they have to do it again to keep their chances alive to advance to the Finals. Carlsen won the first game but in the next two games, he seemed to be out of his element, so much so that Nepomniachtchi was winning against him in both of those in the endgame. Nakamura needs to play more true to his style, because we witnessed what So can do if you give him leeway to attack and take control. Can Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura bounce back today and force a tie-break? Tune in to ChessBase India youtube channel tonight at 10:30 p.m. IST to watch the live commentary by IM Sagar Shah, Amruta Mokal and IM Soumya Swaminathan. Photo: ChessBase India live stream

FIDE Online Olympiad for PWD R6: India 1 is still in the hunt

27/11/2020 -

India 1 bounced back strong and beat Chile by a narrow margin of 2.5-1.5 in Round 6 of FIDE Online Olympiad for People with Disabilities. India 2 beat Kazakhstan by 3-1 and India 3 lost their second match of the tournament, this time against Turkey 1 by 1.5-2.5. India 4 scored a victory again, this time against Romania 2 by 2.5-1.5. During the game, Malika Handa mistakenly pressed 'Resign' button instead of 'Draw Offer', his opponent accepted the game to be continued and the Chief Arbiter allowed. India 1 still has some mathematical chances to advance to the Semi-Finals, however for that to happen, a lot of results need to go in India 1's favor. Today Friday 27th November, India 1 will face Russia 2 in Round 7 which is the final round of the Swiss League stage starting from 7:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Chessfest

Skilling Open QF Day 2: Nepomniachtchi, So and Nakamura make epic comebacks

27/11/2020 -

Nepomniachtchi, So and Nakamura defied all odds and won against their respective opponents to advance to the Semi-Finals of Champions Chess Tour Skilling Open. All three needed to win the Rapid mini-matches on the second day of the Quarter-Finals and they did. Nakamura did it in a brilliant fashion as he just won in three matches against Vachier-Lagrave. So drew with Radjabov in the Armageddon in a completely winning position as draw was enough for him to advance. Nepomniachtchi completely dominated Aronian in Blitz. Giri drew all four games in the Rapid to get eliminated by Carlsen. Semi-Finals starts tonight from 10:30 p.m. IST. Who do you think will win the first mini-match between Carlsen-Nepomniachtchi and So-Nakamura? Photo: chess24 India live stream

FIDE Online Olympiad for PWD R5: Poland 2 too strong for India 1

26/11/2020 -

India 1 had a tough time against Poland 2 in Round 5 of FIDE Online Olympiad for People with Disabilities. Both Shashikant and Naveen had no chance against their respective opponents. Kishan scored the only draw for the team to avoid a whitewash. Jennitha got a winning position but she was unable to convert it into a victory. India 2 defeated Mongolia by 3-1, India 3 went down against Romania 1 by 3-1 and India 4 lost to Colombia by 1.5-2.5. India 1 needs to win the last two rounds of the preliminary stage by maximum margin to have a chance to advance to the Semi-Finals. Today Thursday 26th November, India 1 will face Chile in Round 6 starting from 7:30 p.m. IST. Photo: Niklesh Jain

Skilling Open QF Day 1: Advantage Carlsen, Aronian, Radjabov and MVL

26/11/2020 -

Carlsen had a shaky start in the first game against Giri. However the psychological edge once again paid off as Giri was unable to capitalize on the advantage. After two quiet draws, the fourth game was also on the verge of another draw but Giri made a questionable decision to double his pawns and lost the game. Radjabov played fantastic against So as he needed only three games to best the Fischer-Random world champion on the first day of the Quarter-Final in Champions Chess Tour Skilling Open. Aronian and Vachier-Lagrave won their day 1 encounter against Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura respectively. Giri, So, Nepomniachtchi and Nakamura are in a must-win situation. Who do you think will be able to overcome the odds and force the tie-breaks? Photo: ChessBase India live stream

Master Class with Michael Adams

25/11/2020 -

Chess can be learned from anywhere, any time and from anyone. However when a seven-time British champion, one of the best in the world, a legend is your teacher, you do not want to pass that opportunity. Former World no.4 Michael Adams will be doing a webinar with World Chess on Sunday 29th of November 2020 at 9.30 p.m. IST. The topic of the session is "Practical decision making." You will be able to ask questions to Adams and also get your doubts answered. Check out the article to find out how you can learn from the British legend. Photo: World Chess

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