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Speech by Mikhail Gorbachev
Published by December 4th, 2011 in Albania, Mikhail Gorbachev, Susan Polgar Chess and Women's World Championship. 0 CommentsSpeech by Mikhail Gorbachev
Published by December 4th, 2011 in Albania, Mikhail Gorbachev, Susan Polgar Chess and Women's World Championship. 0 Commentswww.FIDE.com Dear friends!Today I am living through two events which happen in my life for the first time.This is my first time in Albania. I am grateful for the invitation to visit this country and for the hospitality from the leadership of Alban…
Women’s World Championship Closing Ceremony
Published by December 1st, 2011 in Albania, Gorbachev, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana and Women's World Championship. 0 CommentsThe closing ceremony of the World Women’s Chess Championship match was held in the spectacular Presidential Palace in the capital of Albania Tirana on the evening of the 30th of November.The ceremony was attended by Mikhail Sergeyevich Gorbachev, the…
Strutinskaya leads Women’s World Senior Championship
Published by November 26th, 2011 in Croatia, Senior Chess, Susan Polgar Chess, Women's Chess and Women's World Championship. 0 CommentsLeaders after 10 roundsRk.NameFEDRtgPts. TB1 TB2 1WIMStrutinskaya Galina NRUS22777.50.040.5 2WFMMelashvili NinoGEO21067.01.540.0 3GMGaprindashvili NonaGEO23607.01.041.0 4WGMSaunina LudmilaRUS22747.00.543.5 5WIMThipsay Bagyashree SatheIND21526.50.038….
The Final Game Press Conference from Tirana
Published by November 26th, 2011 in Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsPress-conference after the last game Did you expect to make a draw today? Hou Yifan: According to the situation in the match, the draw in the last game was enough for me, so I tried to play solid. Humpy Koneru: I tried some idea in the opening….
FIDE President congratulates the Chess Queen
Published by November 26th, 2011 in Albania, FIDE, Kirsan Ilyumzhinov, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsMoscow, 25 November 2011GM Hou YifanWomen’s World Chess ChampionDear Hou Yifan!Let me on behalf of the World Chess Federation (FIDE), its Presidential Board and myself personally cordially congratulate you on retaining the title in the match vs Kone…
Chess Queen for another year
Published by November 26th, 2011 in Albania, Chess Queen, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsHou Yifan continues the reignHou Yifan, the 17-years old Chinese wonder and Women’s World Champion since 2010, will continue her reign for another year after defeating the challenger Humpu Koneru from India in the World Championship Match in Tira…
Chinese Chess Queen: World champion title did not change me
Published by November 25th, 2011 in Albania, Chess interview, Chess Queen, China, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsHou Yifan: “World champion title did not change me”.In the interview taken by A. Karlovich and A. Burtasova on the next day after the decisive 8th game of the WWCC match, 17 year old world champion Hou Yifan from China talks about the match, the ho…
Realistically, Humpy is not inferior to Yifan
Published by November 25th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsHumpy lost it in the mindHari Hara Nandanan, TNN | Nov 25, 2011, 09.16PM ISTCHENNAI: The Tirana experience must be hurting Koneru Humpy a lot. A 5.5-2.5 win for defending champion Hou Yifan of China after the eighth-game draw on Thursday night meant …
The Chess Queen retains her title
Published by November 25th, 2011 in Susan Polgar Chess, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsHumpy draws; Yifan is world champion again Tirana (Albania), Nov 25 (PTI) Grandmaster Koneru Humpy settled for a draw in the must-win eighth-round game as defending champion Yifan Hou became the women’s world champion by triumphing 5.5-2.5 against…
Hou Yifan retains the Women’s World Chess Champion title
Published by November 24th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsGame 8 The 8th game of the match was drawn – and Hou Yifan (China) wins the World championship match against Humpy Koneru (India) with 5.5 – 2,5 score. The match was to consist of 10 games but Hou Yifan got the decisive 5,5 points already after 8…
Women’s World Championship LIVE!
Published by November 24th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 Comments
1 draw needed to retain the title
Published by November 24th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsYifan defeats Koneru in Game 7, needs a draw to retain the World Champion titleThe 7th game of the Women’s World Chess Championship Match opened with another Ruy Lopez as Hou Yifan led white pieces. Instead of the earlier played Open variation, Hum…
I am simply out of form
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsGame 7: Hou Yifan won again and embraces the World champion title In the 7th game Hou Yifan had white pieces. Humpy Koneru managed to equalize in Ruy Lopez that was played for the third time in the match. But in the middle game the challenger starte…
I am simply out of form
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsGame 7: Hou Yifan won again and embraces the World champion title In the 7th game Hou Yifan had white pieces. Humpy Koneru managed to equalize in Ruy Lopez that was played for the third time in the match. But in the middle game the challenger starte…
Hou Yifan wins, leads by 3 with 3 to go
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 Comments[Event "Women's WCC 2011"][Round "7"][White "Hou, Yifan"][Black "Koneru, Humpy"][Result "1-0"]1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Be7 6. Re1 b5 7. Bb3 d6 8. c3 O-O 9. h3 Qd7 10. d4 Re8 11. Nbd2 Bf8 12. a3 Bb7 13. d5 Ne7 14. Nf1 Ng6 15. N3h2…
Women’s World Championship LIVE
Published by November 23rd, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, LIVE games, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 Comments
Chess improvement
Published by November 22nd, 2011 in Chess improvement, Chess tactic, Susan Polgar Chess and Women's World Championship. 0 CommentsBlack just played Rfe8. What is the best plan for White? How should White proceed?Humpy Koneru – Yifan Hou (game 6)Chess daily news from Susan Polgar
Reason to give thanks: Top chess players in action
Published by November 22nd, 2011 in Albania, David R. Sands, Moscow, Russia, Susan Polgar Chess, Tal Memorial, Tirana, Washington Times and Women's World Championship. 0 CommentsSANDS: Reason to give thanks: Top chess players in actionBy David R. SandsThe Washington TimesTuesday, November 22, 2011Chess is offering up a holiday banquet this week in both the men’s and women’s game. In Moscow, one of the strongest tournament…
WWC game 6 analysis
Published by November 22nd, 2011 in Albania, Chess Analysis, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana and Women's World Championship. 0 CommentsGame 6 analyses21-11-2011Humpy Koneru (2600) – Hou Yifan (2578) [D38]Game 6Koneru: “It was a normal opening, I prepared some line. I’ve got very decent position after the opening. I had two bishops. I wanted to press for a win. At the beginning I h…
Hou Yifan won game 6 despite health problems
Published by November 21st, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsGame 6: Hou Yifan won despite health problems The World champion won the sixth game of the match and is now two points ahead of the challenger Humpy Koneru. Although White got an edge from the opening, the Chinese managed to equalize and break the …
Women’s World Championship LIVE
Published by November 21st, 2011 in Humpy Koneru, LIVE games, Susan Polgar Chess, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 Comments
It matters to have a good preparation
Published by November 20th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsGame 5: Draw20-11-2011 In the fifth game of the match World champion Hou Yifan had white pieces as in the previous game. The players continued with the same line they already played in the fourth game. White changed the variation first, choosing 12….
Game 5 drawn, Hou Yifan leads 3-2
Published by November 20th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsPhoto courtesy of FIDE and the organizer (http://www.wwcc2011tirana.com)Koneru Humpy draws Game 5 against Hou YifanTNN | Nov 20, 2011, 11.13PM ISTCHENNAI: Koneru Humpy fought another bitter battle with black in the fifth game against world champion H…
Women’s World Championship LIVE
Published by November 20th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 Comments
Game 4 through the eyes of the players
Published by November 19th, 2011 in Albania, Chess Analysis, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsGame 4 through the eyes of the players The press-conference after the 4th game included a lot of chess questions. Hou Yifan and Humpy Koneru answered showing variations from the game at the computer that was connected to the large screen so all the …
Long hard fought draw
Published by November 18th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsGame 4: DrawIn the fourth game of the match World champion Hou Yifan had white pieces. As her opponent Humpy Koneru said at the post-game press-conference, White got an edge and was pressing throughout the game – she had to defend the position that w…
Game 4 drawn, Hou Yifan leads 2.5-1.5
Published by November 18th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 Comments[Event "Women's WCC 2011"][Site "Tirana"][Date "2011.11.18"][Round "4"][White "Hou, Yifan"][Black "Koneru, Humpy"][Result "1/2-1/2"]1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nc6 3. Bb5 a6 4. Ba4 Nf6 5. O-O Nxe4 6. d4 b5 7. Bb3 d5 8. dxe5 Be6 9. Nbd2 Nc5 10. c3 Be7 11. Bc2 d4 12…
Women’s World Championship LIVE
Published by November 18th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, LIVE games, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 Comments
Costly time pressure
Published by November 17th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsWhite loss for Koneru HumpyHari Hara NandananTNN | Nov 18, 2011, 02.03AM ISTChennai: Koneru Humpy’s defence failed her at a crucial time as the Indian challenger went down to world champion Hou Yifan of China in the third game at Tirana ( Albania) on…
Game 3: Hou Yifan takes the lead
Published by November 17th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsGame 3: Hou Yifan takes the leadIn the third game of the match for the World Championship rested participants entered into an intense and sharp struggle. Humpy Koneru who played with white pieces, went out of the opening with the slight advantage. The …
Women’s World Championship LIVE
Published by November 17th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, LIVE games, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 Comments
WWC game 2 Press Conference
Published by November 15th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsGame 2: Press conference Anastasiya Karlovich, press-officer: The second game of the match was drawn. What are your impressions of the encounter? Hou Yifan: It was totally equal, white did not get anything from the opening. So I went to the ending …
Opening surprise in game 2
Published by November 15th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 CommentsIn the second game of the match for the women chess crown Hou Yifan had white pieces, but could not get anything from the opening. Humpy Koneru chose Russian game and comfortably equalized the position.This opening came as a surprise to the world champ…
Another fighting draw in game 2
Published by November 15th, 2011 in Albania, Humpy Koneru, Susan Polgar Chess, Tirana, Women's World Championship and Yifan Hou. 0 Comments[Event "Women's WCC 2011"][Site "Tirana"][Date "2011.11.15"][Round "2"][White "Hou, Yifan"][Black "Koneru, Humpy"][Result "1/2-1/2"][PlyCount "84"]1. e4 e5 2. Nf3 Nf6 3. Nxe5 d6 4. Nf3 Nxe4 5. Nc3 Nxc3 6. dxc3 Be7 7. Be3 O-O 8. Qd2 Qe8 9. O-O-O Qa4 10….
