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World Cup 2017: A glorious opening ceremony  Chessbase News

We are just hours away from the start of the World Cup 2017. The players have settled down in the Hualing hotel. The opening ceremony was held in the ...

Grandmaster Levon Aronian Named Inaugural 2017 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Champion
The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
To capture the tournament victory, Aronian dazzled the chess board with an incredible performance against nine of the world's best chess players to take home the $37,500prize and 13 Grand Chess Tour points. Aronian's win in Saint Louis moves the ...

Grandmaster Levon Aronian Named Inaugural 2017 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Champion
The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
“I'm excited to carry this momentum into what I hope is a successful conclusion to the GCT at the London Chess Classic this upcoming December.” To capture the tournament victory, Aronian dazzled the chess board with an incredible performance against ...

Grandmaster Levon Aronian Named Inaugural 2017 Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz Champion
The Armenian Mirror-Spectator
Ultimate Moves, a fun event traditionally played following the Sinquefield Cup, consists of a lively series of blitz games among GCT players and special guests. This year's Ultimate Moves competition pitted two teams managed by Rex and Randy ...

The Hindu
Chess World Cup: Viswanathan Anand to take on Li Tian Yeoh
The Hindu
Former champion Viswanathan Anand will return to the World Cup by taking on 18-year-old Malaysian International Master Li Tian Yeoh in the opening round at Tbilisi, Georgia, on Sunday. Bulgaria's Veselin Topalov, another former World champion, is the ...
Viswanathan Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years, eyes Candidate spotTimes of India

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FIDE WC: Anand leads India's charge in World Cup
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Viswanathan Anand, who climbed four places to reach seventh in the latest rankings after the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis competition, will face18-year-old Malaysian International Master Li Tian Yeoh in the opening round on Sunday.

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The New Indian Express
FIDE WC: Anand leads India's charge
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Viswanathan Anand, who climbed four places to reach seventh in the latest rankings after the Sinquefield Cup in St. Louis competition, will face18-year-old Malaysian International Master Li Tian Yeoh in the opening round on Sunday.
Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand returns to World Cup after 15 yearsThe New Indian Express

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Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years  The New Indian Express

Two-time World Cup winner Viswanathan Anand set to return to FIDE World Cup after 15 years with an aim to seal a berth at the 2018 Candidates tournament.

Viswanathan Anand returns to chess World Cup after 15 years, eyes Candidate spot  Hindustan Times

Viswanathan Anand, five-time chess world champion, set to return to FIDE World Cup after 15 years with an aim to seal a berth at the 2018 Candidates ...

Chess World Cup: Viswanathan Anand to take on Li Tian Yeoh  The Hindu

Former champion Viswanathan Anand will return to the World Cup by taking on 18-year-old Malaysian International Master Li Tian Yeoh in the opening round at ...

Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years  The New Indian Express

Two-time World Cup winner Viswanathan Anand set to return to FIDE World Cup after 15 years with an aim to seal a berth at the 2018 Candidates tournament.

Viswanathan Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years, eyes Candidate spot  The Times of India

Chess News: Five-time World Champion Viswanathan Anand is set to return to FIDE World Cup after 15 years with an aim to seal a berth at the 2018 Candidates ...

Viswanathan Anand returns to World Cup after 15 years, eyes Candidate spot  The Indian Express

Viswanathan Anand will lead a seven-member Indian team, where the finalists get to play the Candidates tournament. The Candidates tournament determines ...

September 2017 FIDE ratings: All hail the queen!  Chessbase News

by Albert Silver. I like it! | 28 Comments. 9/1/2017 – What a month it has been! Maxime Vachier-Lagrave was one of the most prominent names of the month, ...

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Levon Aronian advances to the 4th position in FEDE ranking
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Levon Aronian won Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz of Grand Chess Tour, gaining 2802 points and taking the 4th position in FIDE ranking. Aronian is only 1 point behind Vladimir Kramnik, who took the 3rd position. World champion Magnus Carlsen (Norway) is the ...

The New Indian Express
Fresh off Sinquefield display, Viswanathan Anand leads Indian challenge at chess World Cup
The New Indian Express
Anand heads into the World Cup after conjuring up one of his best performances in the Sinquefield Cup, which is a positive sign. On the flip side, his form in the rapid and blitz has been cause of concern, which might play a crucial part in some of his ...

MVL Overwhelms Xiong In Speed Chess Champs  Chess.com

The closest match featuring a speed chess qualifier turned into a rout in the second half. The world junior champion, Jeffery Xiong, actually took the lead in this ...

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State chess championship preview, Sinquefield Cup brilliant game
AL.com
French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won the Fifth Sinquefield Cup, with an undefeated score of 6-3 at the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center. Vachier-Lagrave took first despite the presence of World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Vachier ...

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State chess championship preview, Sinquefield Cup brilliant game
AL.com
French Grandmaster Maxime Vachier-Lagrave won the Fifth Sinquefield Cup, with an undefeated score of 6-3 at the St. Louis Chess Club and Scholastic Center. Vachier-Lagrave took first despite the presence of World Champion Magnus Carlsen.

State chess championship preview, Sinquefield Cup brilliant game  AL.com

The 64th Alabama State Chess Championship will be held over the Labor Day weekend at Ross Bridge Resort in Hoover. The special significance of the ...