We chess players are told that when we have the advantage we must attack. It is not an option, said Mr. Steinitz, it is a ‘duty’ — an obligation. The top chess Grandmasters, however, don’t just leave it there, they actively seek initiative. They look in every corner for it, every nook and cranny. And, […]

European Chess Union is creating the new official website, which is currently in a test version. The site will operate under the historic ECU domain name www.europechess.org which is in the availability of the ECU administration.

Amazing show in Sochi

Το Δ.Σ. της ΕΣΣΠ συγκρατήθηκε σε σώμα μετά την προσθήκη των 2 νέων μελών που εξελέγησαν στις εκλογές που διεξήχθησαν την Κυριακή 16/11/2014.

Press Release by Peter Boel, Photos by Harry Gielen Also in the final round of a Remco Heite Chess Tournament, anything can happen. And that’s what happened. Whereas everyone thought Daniel Fridman had the best chances, as he had White against the tormented Gawain Jones, there wasn’t even a playoff in it for the Latvian [...]

With White having won the only game with the dreaded Berlin Defence (1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 Nf6) in the Carlsen – Anand match (and surprisingly Magnus Carlsen was White in this one) it could be that we’ll be seeing 1.e4, and the Ruy Lopez, making a comeback. If this happens then I’d recommend something […]

Press Release by Peter Boel, Photos by Harry Gielen Three draws in the penultimate round. Two endgames, where one defender smoothly cruised to the draw and the other had to withdraw further and further, but in the end escaped by the skin of his teeth. And on the other end, an epic fight between who [...]

The Individual Portuguese Rapid Chess Championship took place on 15th November 2014 in Leiria, a city in the Centro Region of Portugal. The event was organized by one of the latest and most dynamic clubs, Corvos dos Lis, in collaboration with the Leiria Municipality. 119 players, including 17 with international titles took part in the tournament [...]

The UAE Chess Federation & Sharjah Chess and Cultural Club, on behalf of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation and FIDE organize the 2014 Sharjah – Capital of Islamic Culture Individual Chess Tournament on 14-24th November 2014 in Sharjah, UAE. The event is a 9-round Swiss tournament with 4.000 $. Top seed is Azerbaijani GM Eltaj [...]

At the meeting on 24th October in Batumi/Georgia, the ECU Board appointed the new ECU Commissions: Educational Commission, Events Commission, Arbiters Council and Women’s Commission. The Chairman of the Educational Commission is Jesper Hall from Sweden, and the Secretary is Alexander Kostyev from Russia. Other members of the Educational Commission are Ferenc Maurer (HUN), Pigasios [...]

Russian Grandmaster Evgeny Tomashevsky about Carlsen’s blunder and Anand’s loss in the 6th game of the World Chess Championship Match 2014 being played at Sochi. Video by Vijay Kumar

Press Release by Peter Boel, Photos by Harry Gielen We will talk more about the tournament leaders tomorrow, I promise. There are three of them: Daniel Fridman, Dimitri Reinderman and Sipke Ernst. First we have to speak one more time about Gawain Jones, whose case is starting to become harrowing. Against Sipke Ernst he was [...]

The 2014 Russian Cup for men is taking place on 17-24th November 2014 in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia. 16 players will participate in the event. The tempo of play will be 90 minutes for 40 moves plus 30 minutes for the rest of the game plus 30 seconds increment starting from move one. Official website

The 2014 Russian Cup for women is taking place on 17-24th November 2014 in Khanty Mansiysk, Russia. 8 players will participate in the event. The tempo of play will be 90 minutes for 40 moves plus 30 minutes for the rest of the game plus 30 seconds increment starting from move one. Official website

The double blunder in game 6 of the World Championship Match between Carlsen and Anand left the internet audience in shock. The critical moment when both players missed a decisive tactical shot is recorded thanks to NRK and the official website. Mavaddat Javid, who posted the video on YouTube, commented: “Double blunder in game six: [...]