Kirsan Ilyumzhinov: «We are adults and we trust each other»http://ugra-chess.com The newly elected FIDE President and the 12th World Chess Champion Anatoly Karpov thanked everyone for their support and told us about their plans on further mutual c…
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We are adults and we trust each other
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Anatoly Karpov, Chess election, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsECU Board Completed
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess election, ECU and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsECU Board CompletedKurt Gretener, Jean-Claude Moingt and Theodoros Tsorbatzoglou electedReport by ChessdomFollowing the election of Silvio Danailov as the new ECU President, and members of his ticket being incorporated into the new ECU Board, the remai…
D V Sundar elected FIDE vice-President
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess election, Chess politics, FIDE, India and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsD V Sundar elected FIDE vice-PresidentPTI 10:09 PM,Sep 30,2010New Delhi, Sep 30 (PTI) D V Sundar was today elected the vice-President of the international chess organisation FIDE at Russia.Meanwhile, R M Dongre was elected Asia Zone President and Bhar…
2 vice-presidents to be nominated
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess politics, FIDE and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsFIDE Congress to approve 2 vice-presidents to be nominated by FIDE president01.10.2010, 01.50KHANTY-MANSIISK, October 1 (Itar-Tass) — The current 81tst Congress of the World Chess Federation (FIDE) on Friday will approve two FIDE vice-presidents to be…
Olympiad Chess Trivia
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, chess trivia, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsCan you name this very good chess player?Hint: She is a star player in her country.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Timberlake and Fallon Perform History of Rap In Just 3 Minutes
Published by September 30th, 2010 in funny, Music video and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsI am not an expert in rap / hip hop but I thought this was hilarious and the two of them were quite good.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Thursday chess tactic
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess tactic, Puzzle Solving and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhite to move. How can White save this game?5nk1/2p5/5R2/1pb1NNp1/4PpP1/p1P2P2/6r1/3K4 w – - 0 1Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Olympiad standings after 9 rounds
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsLeaders after 9 rounds:Rk.SNoTeamTeamGames + = – TB1 TB2 TB3 TB4 1 2 Ukraine UKR 9 7 2 0 16 255.5 25.5 94 2 1 Russia 1 RUS1 9 7 1 1 15 266.5 23.5 107 3 10 France FRA …
Can Kramnik lead Russia to gold?
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 10 top team pairings:1. Ukraine (16/25.5) France (15/22.5)2. China (14/24.5) Russia 1 (15/23.5)3. United States of America (14/23.5) Israel (14/24)4. Spain (13/23.5) Georgia (13/25)5. Serbia (13/23.5) Poland (13/24.5)6. Czech Republic …
You need to believe in yourself!
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess interview, Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk, Susan Polgar Chess and Veselin Topalov. 0 CommentsVeselin Topalov: “You need to believe in yourself!”http://www.ugra-chess.com Veselin is a true chess professional. He is completely focused on his favorite sport. But he is bright and interesting person at the same time, and some of his interest…
Ukraine flexed its chess muscles against Azerbaijan
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 9 summaryMamedyarov handed Ivanchuk his first loss in this Olympiad! But it was not enough to stop the Ukrainian chess machine. Eljanov and Efimenko won on board 3 and 4 to give Ukraine a 2.5 – 1.5 victory over Azerbaijan.1. Mamedyarov, Shakhriya…
Anything can happen in a split second
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk, Susan Polgar Chess and Women's Chess. 0 CommentsFor a while, it looked like Russia A women’s team may face its first monumental defeat in this Olympiad. Kosteniuk lost with white on board 3 against Stojanovic, rated 2337, after Gunina quickly won on board 4. This gave Serbia a 1.5-1.5 tie with one g…
Chess trivia
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, chess trivia, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsIt was great seeing my two long time friends again in Khanty-Mansiysk. Can you name who they are?Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Team Uganda
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe women’s team from Uganda – Princesses of Kalmykia in Khanty-MansiyskChess daily news from Susan Polgar
Howard Stern Continues Support of Holly Heisman Memorial Fund
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsIn honor of talk show host and chess enthusiast Howard Stern’s continued support of the Holly Hesiman Memorial Fund, we’ve made the May 2010 Chess Life Magazine Howard Stern feature article public.
K-K Press Conference
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Anatoly Karpov, Khanty-Mansiysk, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Press Conference and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKirsan Ilyumzhinov and Anatoly Karpov just finished their press conference not long ago. The atmosphere was surprisingly friendly and cooperative between the two.The two formal rivals in the FIDE presidential elections had a meeting earlier today to …
USA Tops Bulgaria; Women Tie Greece
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsThe US team defeated Bulgaria today at the 2010 Chess Olympiad with Kamsky scoring a nice win over Cheparinov. The women tied with Greece.
Why Ilyumzhinov Won
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Anatoly Karpov, Chess election, David Levy, Khanty-Mansiysk, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhy Ilyumzhinov WonBy David LevyThere is a wise old American saying: “You can’t fight City Hall”. In the case of FIDE it was tried in 1986 and failed. It was tried in 2006 and failed. It has been tried in 2010 and failed. Perhaps, some day, those id…
Chess Olympiad exciting LIVE games – Round 9
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk, LIVE games and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments
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Attacking chess tactic
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess tactic, Puzzle Solving and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWhite to move. How should White proceed?2q2r1k/1bp3p1/1pn4p/p4pN1/7P/1Q4P1/1B3P2/4R1K1 w – - 0 1Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
It’s still up in the air with 3 to go
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsWith 3 rounds to go, Ukraine is hanging on by just 1 point with at least 10 teams still in the hunt for gold. On the women side, the race for gold is over. It belongs to Russia, a team headed by the talented Kosintseva sisters.Leading teams after 8 mat…
Videos from Khanty-Maniysk Chess Olympiad
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Chess Video, Europe Echecs, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsSpecial thanks to our friends at Europe Echecs for the videos.Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
2010 Alabama State Chess Championship
Published by September 30th, 2010 in Alabama, State Championship and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 Comments
2010 Alabama State Chess Championship
Staff report
Published: Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at 3:30 a.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 11:05 p.m.
Last Modified: Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at 11:05 p.m.
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TUSCALOOSA | Results are in for the 2010 Alabama State Chess Championship held at the University of Alabama on Sept. 17-19.
Emory Tate of Midway claimed the state title by winning the Open Section. Tate, a Life Senior Master, won five matches, with another ending in a draw, to best second-place
finisher Ronald Burnett of Tennessee, also a Senior Master, who had four wins and two draws.
The state tournament included a Reserve Section for players with U.S. Chess Federation ratings less than 1,500.
A one-day tournament for children in grades K-12
also was held during the state competition and drew 140 participants from around the state.
The event was organized by Freedom Chess Academy with support from the University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa Sports Foundation, the Alabama Chess Federation and other Tuscaloosa organizations and individuals.
Here is the full article.
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Statements by the two parties
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Anatoly Karpov, Chess election, FIDE, Khanty-Mansiysk, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKirsan Ilyumzhinov and the “One World. One Vision.” Team Wins the 2010 FIDE Elections!September 29, 2010http://www.onefide.comA Staggering 95 National Federations Voted for Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and his Team!A GLORIOUS VICTORY FOR KIRSAN!We would like…
New leadership at ECU
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Ali Nihat Yazici, Chess election, ECU, Silvio Danailov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsMr. Silvio Danailov is the new President of the European Chess Union29 September 2010http://danailov-for-president.comHe won the election with 30 votes.Second is Mr. Ali Nihat Yazici, the President of the Turkish Chess Federation with 24 votes.Congratu…
Karjakin leads individual Olympiad performance
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsTop individual performance after 8 rounds: 1 GM Karjakin Sergey 2747 Russia 1 3040 6,5 7 92,9 4 2 GM Ivanchuk Vassily 2754 Ukraine 3033 6,5 7 92,9 1 3 GM Pantsulaia Levan 2599 Georgia 2937 5,5 6 91,7 4 4 GM Sutovsky Emil 2665 Israel 2890 5,0…
Khanty-Mansiysk Chess Olympiad Open Forum
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsDear friends and colleagues,The Chess Olympiad is a wonderful event for many chess players. This is the time where friends and colleagues can meet up with each other in a nice and warm atmosphere while battling against one another on the 64 squares for…
Breaking News: Danailov elected head of ECU
Published by September 29th, 2010 in ECU, President, Silvio Danailov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsBulgarian Silvio Danailov, manager of former World Champion Veselin Topalov, was elected Wednesday as the new President of the European Chess Union (ECU). Danailov got 30 votes. Turkish Chess Federation President, Ali Nihat Yazici, got 24 votes.Chess d…
More big matchups in Open Olympiad in round 9
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsNow that the election has finished, chess will once again take center stage in Khanty-Mansiysk. Here are the top team pairings for round 9:Open Olympiad:1. Azerbaijan (13/22.5) – Ukraine (14/23)2. Armenia (13/21) – Russia 1 (13/21)3. Georgia (13/23.5…
Governor of Ugra Komarova congratulated Ilyumzhinov
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess election, FIDE, Khanty-Mansiysk, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsThe Governor of Ugra Natalya Komarova congratulated Kirsan Ilyumzhinov on winning FIDE President electionsThe Governor of Ugra Natalya Komarova, sent a congratulatory telegram to the re-elected FIDE President. “I congratulate you for being elected as t…
Ivanchuk held to first draw of Olympiad
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsRound 8 summary:Even with the White pieces, Kramnik could not crack Ivanchuk. Karjakin won while Malakhov lost so Russia and Ukraine tied.1. Kramnik, Vladimir ½-½ Ivanchuk, Vassily2. Svidler, Peter ½-½ Ponomariov, Ruslan3. Karjakin, Sergey 1-0 Elja…
The Kosintseva sisters did it for Russia again
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess Olympiad, Khanty-Mansiysk, N Kosintseva, Russia, Susan Polgar Chess and Tatiana Kosintseva. 0 CommentsOnce again, veteran Galliamova and the Kosintseva sisters carry Russia to another victory. The Gold medal is a lock for Russia A team.1. Harika, Dronavalli 0-1 Kosintseva, Tatiana2. Tania, Sachdev 0-1 Kosintseva, Nadezhda3. Karavade, Eesha ½-½ Koste…
Chessdom Election Report
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Anatoly Karpov, Chess election, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsKirsan Ilyumzhinov re-elected for FIDE President!Kirsan Ilyumzhinov wins 95-55Kirsan Ilyumzhinov is re-elected for FIDE President! As per 14:30 CET on September 29th, the results are in. Ilyumzhinov wins with 95-55. Thus Kirsan Ilyumzhinov will be Pres…
Breaking News: Kirsan Ilyumzhinov defeats Karpov 95-55
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Anatoly Karpov, Chess election, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov and Susan Polgar Chess. 0 CommentsAfter a very hotly contested election for the Presidency of FIDE for the next four years, the encumbent, FIDE President Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, has defeated team Karpov with the backing of Kasparov by a 95-55 margin. Congratulations to President Ilyumzhino…
The Great Gatsby Plays To Mate
Published by September 29th, 2010 in Chess Life Online 2010 - September and USCF Chess. 0 CommentsIf you’ve ever wondered how The Great Gatsby would do against Madame Bovary in a chess match, you’ll want to read this interview with Dr. Graham Burnett who created Novel Chess with philosopher programmer W.J Walter.
