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Bobby Fischer's winning chess tips, Alabama tournament roundup  AL.com

For older chess players who learned the game long ago, Bobby Fischer's 1960's Boys Life (the official Boys Scouts of America magazine) column brings back ...

MPs call for chess to be redefined as a 'mindsport' and made tax free  The Telegraph

Reclining in a smoking room armchair during the golden age of Parliament, perhaps with a glass tumbler in hand, Gladstonians and Parnellites were often found ...

Junior Hockey World Cup: India colts on cusp of new era, beat Belgium to lift trophy after 15 years  Daily News & Analysis

The Indian colts may not yet be wearing the tag of superstars, but they have mastered the art of outsmarting opponents and handling crowd pressure at a young ...

So shows great form at London Chess Classic
Stabroek News
At the conclusion of the sixth round of the elite London Chess Classic tournament (on Thursday), which opened on December 9 and ends today, US grandmaster Wesley So maintained the lead in a field which boasts eight of the world's top ten chess players.

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Американец Со досрочно стал победителем шахматной серии Grand Chess Tour-2016
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Американец Уэсли Со сохранил лидерство перед последним туром заключительного этапа Grand Chess Tour в Лондоне и досрочно стал победителем серии. Со в субботу, играя черными фигурами, свел вничью партию восьмого тура против ...
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Крамник сыграл вничью с Гири, Со обеспечил себе победу в Grand Chess TourЧемпионат.com
Турнир в Лондоне: догонит ли Аронян лидера?Sputnik Армения
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Уэсли Со стал победителем шахматной серии Grand Chess Tour-2016
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В общем зачете Grand Chess Tour до этапа в Лондоне в активе Со было 30 очков. За победу на этапе гроссмейстер получает 13 очков, за второе место - 10, за третье - 8. Поэтому он уже является недосягаемым для ближайших преследователей ...
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Турнир в Лондоне: догонит ли Аронян лидера?Sputnik Армения
Крамник и Со сыграли вничью в седьмом туре шахматного турнира серии Grand Chess TourГазета.Ru
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Wesley So ahead in London Classic
Philippine Star
Barring a calamitous collapse, the 23-year-old So is heavy favorite to clinch the four-event grand chess tour, the winner of which will receive $100,000. So's achievements got a praise from former world champion Kramnik, who said, “This year, Wesley So ...

Wesley So ahead in London Classic
Philippine Star
American Wesley So maintained a half point lead after the seventh round at the London Chess Classic, while three others stayed in contention in the year-end super GM tournament. The Filipino-born So had 5.0 points on three wins, and four draws and will ...

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India vs England, 5th Test, Day 2 stats: From Ben Stokes' weakness to 8th wicket partnerships
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With just two rounds to come now in the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour the clock is now ticking on Anand as only the top three finishers here get a confirmed seat in the next edition of tour that may even have five events instead of four this year ...

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London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand draws with Levon Aronian, slips to joint 5th
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With just two rounds to come now in the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour the clock is now ticking on Anand as only the top three finishers here get a confirmed seat in the next edition of tour that may even have five events instead of four this year ...

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London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand draws with Levon Aronian, slips to joint 5th
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London Chess Classic: Viswanathan Anand draws with Levon Aronian, slips to joint 5th. Dec 17, 2016 21:55 IST. #Chess #London Chess Classic #Michael Adams #SportsTracker #Viswanathan Anand #Vladimir Kramnik #Wesley So. By PTI. London: ...
Viswanathan Anand escapes with draw against Anish Giri in London Chess classicHindustan Times
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India vs England: Liam Dawson says playing Test cricket never crossed his mind when in the BPL
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With just two rounds to come now in the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour the clock is now ticking on Anand as only the top three finishers here get a confirmed seat in the next edition of tour that may even have five events instead of four this year ...

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India vs England, 5th Test: Umesh Yadav says Chennai pitch not helping bowlers
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With just two rounds to come now in the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour the clock is now ticking on Anand as only the top three finishers here get a confirmed seat in the next edition of tour that may even have five events instead of four this year ...

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Rafael Nadal adds former World No 1 Carlos Moya to coaching team for 2017
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With just two rounds to come now in the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour the clock is now ticking on Anand as only the top three finishers here get a confirmed seat in the next edition of tour that may even have five events instead of four this year ...

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London Chess Classic: Anand draws with Aronian
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Viswanathan Anand returned to an opening line after 14 years and easily drew with Armenia's Levon Aronian in the seventh round of the London Chess Classic here on Friday. Anand, playing from the black side of this Queen's Gambit Declined game, opted ...
Viswanathan Anand escapes with draw against Anish Giri in London Chess classicHindustan Times
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Premier League: David Moyes might have turned down Sunderland job if aware of sale
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With just two rounds to come now in the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour the clock is now ticking on Anand as only the top three finishers here get a confirmed seat in the next edition of tour that may even have five events instead of four this year ...

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London Chess Classic | Anand plays out yet another draw to remain joint-fifth
SportsCafe
Viswanathan Anand played out his fourth consecutive draw at the London Chess Classic in the seventh round against Levon Aronian of Armenia. After seven rounds of action, the Indian Grandmaster now sits in fifth place with 3.5 points, 1.5 points behind ...

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La Liga: Luis Suarez grateful for 'recognition' shown by Barcelona after contract extension
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With just two rounds to come now in the final leg of the Grand Chess Tour the clock is now ticking on Anand as only the top three finishers here get a confirmed seat in the next edition of tour that may even have five events instead of four this year ...

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Dubai World Superseries Finals: PV Sindhu enjoys psychological advantage in semis
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London Chess Classic, Rd. 8: Wesley So wins Grand Chess Tour 2016  Chess News | ChessBase