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World Rapid 2: Seven leaders as Magnus lurks - chess24

Grand Chess Tour News - December 28, 2018 - 2:00am
World Rapid 2: Seven leaders as Magnus lurks  chess24

Magnus Carlsen tumbled to defeat against Alexander Zubov and was losing against Hrant Melkumyan, but still scored 4/5 on Day 2 of the World Rapid...

World Rapid 1: Magnus suffers as Firouzja shines - chess24

Grand Chess Tour News - December 27, 2018 - 2:00am
World Rapid 1: Magnus suffers as Firouzja shines  chess24

Magnus Carlsen began the World Rapid Championship in St. Petersburg with two shock defeats, and though he went on to win the next three games he ...

Vote: Player of the year 2018 - Chessbase News

Grand Chess Tour News - December 27, 2018 - 1:03am
Vote: Player of the year 2018  Chessbase News

The year 2018 is drawing to a close and it was filled with great events, strong tournaments and fantastic games. Now, at the end of the year, we invite you to vote ...

Vote: Player of the year 2018 - Chessbase News

London Chess Classic News - December 27, 2018 - 1:03am
Vote: Player of the year 2018  Chessbase News

The year 2018 is drawing to a close and it was filled with great events, strong tournaments and fantastic games. Now, at the end of the year, we invite you to vote ...

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World Rapid Ch: Firouzja stuns while Carlsen suffers - Chessbase News

Grand Chess Tour News - December 26, 2018 - 9:29pm
World Rapid Ch: Firouzja stuns while Carlsen suffers  Chessbase News

A very confident Magnus Carlsen arrived in Saint Petersburg to prove his strength at the World Rapid and Blitz Championships. However, his hopes of victory in ...

Carlsen Loses 2 Games At World Rapid Chess Championship Day 1 - Chess.com

Grand Chess Tour News - December 26, 2018 - 2:00am
Carlsen Loses 2 Games At World Rapid Chess Championship Day 1  Chess.com

The first day of the World Rapid Championship in St. Petersburg saw a shocking start for Magnus Carlsen, who lost his first two games before recovering with 3/3 ...

World Rapid, Blitz Chess Championships Officially Opened; Carlsen To Start With Black - Chess.com

Grand Chess Tour News - December 25, 2018 - 2:00am
World Rapid, Blitz Chess Championships Officially Opened; Carlsen To Start With Black  Chess.com

The World Rapid and Blitz Championships were officially opened on Tuesday evening in St. Petersburg, Russia. The drawing of lots resulted in Magnus Carlsen ...

Vote: What is the best endgame of 2018? - Chessbase News

Sinquefield Cup News - December 25, 2018 - 2:00am
Vote: What is the best endgame of 2018?  Chessbase News

The year 2018 is drawing to a close and it was filled with great events, strong tournaments and fantastic games. Now, at the end of the year, we invite you to vote ...

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Team Magnus on the Carlsen-Caruana match - chess24

Grand Chess Tour News - December 24, 2018 - 2:00am
Team Magnus on the Carlsen-Caruana match  chess24

This Christmas we've got a real treat for you, as three members of Magnus Carlsen's team take us through all 15 games of the London World Champio...

The new Lasker biography: an interview with editor Michael Negele - Chessbase News

Sinquefield Cup News - December 24, 2018 - 2:00am
The new Lasker biography: an interview with editor Michael Negele  Chessbase News

On December 24th, 1868 Emanuel Lasker, World Champion from 1894 to 1921, was born. To celebrate this 150-year jubilee the first volume of a monumental ...

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Chess to enjoy - the Banff Open - Chessbase News

Grand Chess Tour News - December 22, 2018 - 1:09pm
Chess to enjoy - the Banff Open  Chessbase News

Playing in big open tournaments and watching top grandmasters in action is fine. But playing a small open for fun can also be a chess experience to enjoy.

CHESS#1332 - Business Standard

Grand Chess Tour News - December 21, 2018 - 11:39am
CHESS#1332  Business Standard

Read more about CHESS#1332 on Business Standard. The next big event is the King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships.

CHESS#1332 - Business Standard

London Chess Classic News - December 21, 2018 - 11:39am
CHESS#1332  Business Standard

Read more about CHESS#1332 on Business Standard. The next big event is the King Salman World Rapid and Blitz Championships.

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The Power Play Show - Christmas edition - Chessbase News

London Chess Classic News - December 21, 2018 - 5:03am
The Power Play Show - Christmas edition  Chessbase News

Friday at 18:00 CET (17:00 UT) Daniel King will go on air on playchess.com. You can watch the episode live for free. All the usual puzzles, games and ...

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CHESS#1332 - Business Standard

London Chess Classic News - December 21, 2018 - 2:00am
CHESS#1332  Business Standard
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Quesada and Andriasian succeed in Saint Louis Winter Chess Classic - Chessbase News

Sinquefield Cup News - December 20, 2018 - 7:06pm
Quesada and Andriasian succeed in Saint Louis Winter Chess Classic  Chessbase News

Each season the Saint Louis Chess Club organises two ten-player strong round robins that include players from all around the globe mixed with young ...

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On Chess: American Hikaru Nakamura wins Grand Chess Tour against top players in the world - St. Louis Public Radio

Grand Chess Tour News - December 20, 2018 - 1:04pm
On Chess: American Hikaru Nakamura wins Grand Chess Tour against top players in the world  St. Louis Public Radio

Hikaru Nakamura won the 2018 Grand Chess Tour after defeating Maxime Vachier-Lagrave in a nail-biting finale on Dec. 17. The American collected $120000.

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