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Conquering the Scandianvian Defense!

Beating The Scandinavian Defense – Beginner Chess OpeningsPosted on December 28, 2011 by William in Beginner’s Corner, Chess Openings, Strategy & Game ReviewThe Scandinavian Defense is a common beginner chess opening, allowing black to immediatel…

You should have to fight for every half-point

On Chess: Carlsen is cool but not complacentSaturday February 4, 2012 9:00 AMTop chess players certainly aren’t clones.Magnus Carlsen, the world’s highest-rated grandmaster, is intense at the chessboard but seems to instinctively sidestep the storm…

The chess model

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Tata Steel Chess 2012 – Video Analises

Anish Giri vs Levon Aronian – Round 10Gelfand vs Nakamura – Round 6Carlsen vs GM Gashimov – Round 1New ArticlesJanuary 30, 2012 – Jim West On Chess: Publishing Decades of ExperienceJanuary 29, 2012 – Tata Steel 2012: Aronian Wins!January 28, 2012 – Fam…

Aronian wins Tata Steel, Carlsen-Radjabov-Caruana 2nd

Aronian wins 2012 Tata Steel A group by drawing Radjabov in the final round. Caruana defeated Gelfand to join Carlsen and Radjabov for 2nd place. He will also likely to break into the top 10.http://www.tatasteelchess.comChess daily news from Susan Polgar

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 11

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 11Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

Chess analysis with Carlsen and Radjabov

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – Analysis – Radjabov – Carlsen round 8Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

Will Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900?

Will Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900 sometimes in the future?Yes!No!Who is Magnus Carlsen? Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen round 8

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Teimour Radjabov and Magnus Carlsen round 8Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

Superstar media coverage

Nå er det tid for revansjeNettavisen – 3 days ago… etter seieren mot Levon Aronian mandag. Tirsdag diskuterte den kjente sjakkbloggeren Susan Polgar om Carlsen kan gå over 2900 – les bloggen hennes her.Magnus Carlsen fikk ikke revansjePublisert 18….

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 7

Interview with Magnus CarlsenChess daily news from Susan Polgar

Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2012 – New Updates by William

Tata Steel Chess 2012: Half-time ReportPosted on January 21, 2012 by William in All Articles w/ Videos, Strategy & Game Review, Tournament UpdatesThe Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2012 has certainly not disappointed, featuring the most exciting chess…

Tata Steel Chess Tournament – Magnus Carlsen vs. Gashimov

Massive $1,000 “Amateur Brilliancy Prize” Giveaway: Extended to February 1st!Posted on December 11, 2011 by William in Non-Chess relatedHello dear fans. I have some EXTREMELY exciting news. I am going to be doing a HUGE contest this month It’s be…

Will Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900?

Will Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900 sometimes in the future?Yes!No!Who is Magnus Carlsen? Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Carlsen and Caruana round 4

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Carlsen and Caruana round 4Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

Will Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900?

Will Magnus Carlsen be able to break 2900 sometimes in the future?Yes!No!Who is Magnus Carlsen? Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 3

Tata Steel Chess 2012 – En passant – Magnus Carlsen round 3Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

Carlsen leads Tata after 3 rounds

Standings after 3 rounds1.Carlsen, M. 2½2.Aronian, L. 2.0Caruana, F.Radjabov, T.5.Giri, A. 1½Ivanchuk, V.Kamsky, G.Topalov, V.Van Wely, L.10.Gashimov, V. 1.0Gelfand, B.Karjakin, S.Nakamura, H.Navara, D.Group B1.Harikrishna, P.32.L’Ami, E.2½3.Tiviako…

Tata Steel round 3 results

Round 3 resultsGelfand, B. – Topalov, V.½-½Radjabov, T. – Navara, D.1-0Karjakin, S. – Giri, A.1-0Nakamura, H. – Caruana, F.½-½Carlsen, M. – Aronian, L.Kamsky, G. – Ivanchuk, V.½-½Van Wely, L. – Gashimov, V.½-½Official website: http://www.tatast…

Heavyweight face off: Carlsen vs Aronian

Round 3 pairingsGroup AMonday the 16thGelfand, B. – Topalov, V.Radjabov, T. – Navara, D.Karjakin, S. – Giri, A.Nakamura, H. – Caruana, F.Carlsen, M. – Aronian, L.Kamsky, G. – Ivanchuk, V.Van Wely, L. – Gashimov, V.Group BBruzon, L. – Mo…

Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2012 – Update with NM Will Stewart

Tata Steel Chess Tournament 2012 – Round 1 Magnus Carlsen vs Vugar GashimovPosted on January 15, 2012 by William in All Articles w/ Videos, Strategy & Game Review, Tournament UpdatesCarlsen begins with the English Opening and Gashimov responds wi…

Carlsen, Aronian, and Giri lead group A after 1

Group A1. Aronian, L.Carlsen, M.Giri, A. 1 point4. Caruana, F.Ivanchuk, V.Kamsky, G.Nakamura, H.Navara, D.Radjabov, T.Topalov, V.Van Wely, L. ½ point12. Gashimov, V.Gelfand, B.Karjakin, S. 0 pointhttp://www.tatasteelchess.comChess daily news from Susa…

Tata Steel: Carlsen Interview

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Carlsen to face Nakamura and Kamsky in final 2 rounds at Tata

Group A: Participants / Photos / Live games Group B: Participants / Photos / Live games Group C: Participants / Photos / Live games Update: drawing of lots and pairings for all groups is now done, see the photo album at this linkTata Steel 2012 Group A…

Carlsen to face Nakamura and Kamsky in final 2 rounds at Tata

Group A: Participants / Photos / Live games Group B: Participants / Photos / Live games Group C: Participants / Photos / Live games Update: drawing of lots and pairings for all groups is now done, see the photo album at this linkTata Steel 2012 Group A…

43 players on the 2700+ club

2700+ club#NameRating+/−GamesAge1Carlsen2835.00.0021 (30.11.1990)2Aronian2808.5+3.5129 (06.10.1982)3Kramnik2801.00.0036 (25.06.1975)4Anand2799.00.0042 (11.12.1969)5Radjabov2773.00.0024 (12.03.1987)6Topalov2770.00.0036 (15.03.1975)7Karjakin2769.00.002…

The French Defense – New Video!

Beginner Chess Mistakes: Giving Up Too EarlyPosted on January 4, 2012 by William in Beginner’s Corner, General Chess ArticlesThis is a classic beginner chess mistake that really has to do with chess psychology more than actual playing ability. There ar…

Fascinating candid interview with Magnus Carlsen

Magnus Carlsen – not a child of the computer eracolin mcgourtyDecember 16, 2011 5:15 pmAfter the Tal Memorial in Moscow Magnus Carlsen gave a long interview which has only just been published. It was definitely worth the wait, as it provides a rema…

Nakamura: I am quite convinced there are other players who were better than (Kasparov) was

The Great London Chess Debate Posted: 12/20/11 12:02 PM ETby GM L. KavalekFour Tops Kramnik’s victory was inconspicuous, but very efficient. He finished undefeated, drawing with the superstars and smashing the four lowest rated players – all Englishm…

The Second Honeymoon is over

First, it was Carlsen. Now, it is officially with Nakamura. The Kasparov – Nakamura (not so secret collaboration) is officially over, according to Chess Base.Here is an excerpt:…marked the end of a short-lived collaboration with Kasparov, as became…

Carlsen widens the gap at the top

Source: http://2700chess.com # Name Rating +/− 1 Carlsen 2834.8 +8.8 2 Aronian 2808.8 +6.8 3 Kramnik 2800.6 +0.6 4 Anand 2798.6 −12.4 5 Radjabov 2773.2 −7.8 6 Topalov 2769.7 +1.7 7 Karjakin 2768….

Who is the best in 2011?

Now that 2011 will soon come to an end, who is clearly the best player this year?Who is the best player in 2011?CarlsenAnandAronianKramnikSomeone else Chess daily news from Susan Polgar

60 Minutes focus for Norway’s Carlsen

60 Minutes focus for Norway’s Carlsen Published on Monday, 12th December, 2011 at 13:14US broadcaster CBS is following World number one chess player Magnus Carlsen as he competes in a tournament in London.Bob Simon, host of the CBS programme 60 Minut…

Kramnik needs to draw with white in final round to win LCC

With white in the final round, I believe Kramnik only needs a draw to win the 2o11 London Chess Classic, even if Carlsen wins his final round. The reason for that it Kramnik won 2 games with Black. Even if Carlsen beats Short, that would be his only wi…


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