Sinquefield Cup News

World Chess Championship 2014: Chennai Debacle a Closed Chapter, Says Anand, as Indian Looks Ahead to Rematch with Carlsen - International Business Times, India Edition

November 4, 2014 - 2:00am
World Chess Championship 2014: Chennai Debacle a Closed Chapter, Says Anand, as Indian Looks Ahead to Rematch with Carlsen  International Business Times, India Edition

Viswanathan Anand will take on defending champion Magnus Carlsen of Norway in the 2014 World Chess Championship, which starts in Sochi on Friday, ...

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'Carlsen vs Anand will be much closer than last time' - Firstpost

November 3, 2014 - 2:00am
'Carlsen vs Anand will be much closer than last time'  Firstpost

Anand lost the last match, losing three and drawing seven games against Carlsen at Chennai last November with a final score of 3.5-6.5 in the favour of ...

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New York Times chess column: Don't mourn its passing—this is a great chance for the Gray Lady to bring its chess coverage into modern times. - Slate Magazine

October 14, 2014 - 2:00am
New York Times chess column: Don't mourn its passing—this is a great chance for the Gray Lady to bring its chess coverage into modern times.  Slate Magazine

This is the final chess column to run in The New York Times.” That succinct sentence was appended below Dylan Loeb McClain's column this past Sunday,...

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Bobby Fischer's Winning Streaks: 1963 to 1965 - Chessbase News

September 30, 2014 - 2:00am
Bobby Fischer's Winning Streaks: 1963 to 1965  Chessbase News

When Fabiano Caruana started the Sinquefield Cup with 7.0/7, the chess world wondered whether this was indeed the best performance ever. Memories of ...

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Fabiano Caruana threatening to overtake Magnus Carlsen as world No1 - The Guardian

September 26, 2014 - 2:00am
Fabiano Caruana threatening to overtake Magnus Carlsen as world No1  The Guardian

The 22-year-old could reach the top of the rankings if he does well before Carlsen takes part in his world title rematch with Vishy Anand.

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Does Chess Still Matter? | On Point - WBUR

September 23, 2014 - 2:00am
Does Chess Still Matter? | On Point  WBUR

A young grandmaster just did the impossible at a top chess tournament. No one paid attention. Does chess still matter?

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One of the Most Amazing Feats in Chess History Just Happened, and No One ... - Slate Magazine

September 18, 2014 - 11:40am

Slate Magazine

One of the Most Amazing Feats in Chess History Just Happened, and No One ...
Slate Magazine
Before any of the six entrants in the 2014 Sinquefield Cup had nudged a white pawn to e4, they'd already been hailed as the strongest collection of chess talent ever assembled. The tournament, held in St. Louis, featured the top three players in the game.

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Grandmaster Clash - Slate Magazine

September 18, 2014 - 2:00am
Grandmaster Clash  Slate Magazine

Before any of the six entrants in the 2014 Sinquefield Cup had nudged a white pawn to e4, they'd already been hailed as the strongest collection of chess talent ...

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Grandmaster Clash - Slate Magazine

September 18, 2014 - 2:00am
Grandmaster Clash  Slate Magazine

Before any of the six entrants in the 2014 Sinquefield Cup had nudged a white pawn to e4, they'd already been hailed as the strongest collection of chess talent ...

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Sinquefield Cup: One of the most amazing feats in chess history just happened, and no one noticed. - Slate Magazine

September 18, 2014 - 2:00am
Sinquefield Cup: One of the most amazing feats in chess history just happened, and no one noticed.  Slate Magazine

Before any of the six entrants in the 2014 Sinquefield Cup had nudged a white pawn to e4, they'd already been hailed as the strongest collection of...

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On Chess: World Champion Carlsen Had Extra Pressure While In St. Louis - St. Louis Public Radio

September 17, 2014 - 2:00am
On Chess: World Champion Carlsen Had Extra Pressure While In St. Louis  St. Louis Public Radio

It's not often that the World Champion of Chess gets his thunder stolen but, while here in St. Louis, GM Magnus Carlsen's moment away from the spotlight.

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On Chess: World Champion Carlsen Had Extra Pressure While In St. Louis - St. Louis Public Radio

September 17, 2014 - 2:00am
On Chess: World Champion Carlsen Had Extra Pressure While In St. Louis  St. Louis Public Radio

It's not often that the World Champion of Chess gets his thunder stolen but, while here in St. Louis, GM Magnus Carlsen's moment away from the spotlight.

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Fabiano Caruana closing in on Magnus Carlsen after Sinquefield Cup win - The Guardian

September 12, 2014 - 10:19am

The Guardian

Fabiano Caruana closing in on Magnus Carlsen after Sinquefield Cup win
The Guardian
Fabiano Caruana impressively totalled 8.5/10 to win the £100,000 Sinquefield Cup at St Louis and cement his status as the crown prince of chess, just 27 points behind the world champion, Magnus Carlsen, in the ratings. Yet it could have been better ...

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Fabiano Caruana closing in on Magnus Carlsen after Sinquefield Cup win - The Guardian

September 12, 2014 - 2:00am
Fabiano Caruana closing in on Magnus Carlsen after Sinquefield Cup win  The Guardian

Fabiano Caruana impressively totalled 8.5/10 to win the £100,000 Sinquefield Cup at St Louis and cement his status as the crown prince of chess, just 27 points ...

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Fabiano Caruana closing in on Magnus Carlsen after Sinquefield Cup win - The Guardian

September 12, 2014 - 2:00am
Fabiano Caruana closing in on Magnus Carlsen after Sinquefield Cup win  The Guardian

Fabiano Caruana impressively totalled 8.5/10 to win the £100,000 Sinquefield Cup at St Louis and cement his status as the crown prince of chess, just 27 points ...

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Sinquefield super-match - Telegraph.co.uk

September 12, 2014 - 2:00am
Sinquefield super-match  Telegraph.co.uk

Garry Kasparov arrived in St Louis, Missouri, at the conclusion of the 2nd Sinquefield Cup to participate in 'Ultimate Moves', a special exhibition event in honour ...

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