GM Boris Gulko, the only player to win both USSR and USA chess championships, gave an interview for Sports Daily (in Russian), in which he talks about his support to Viktor Korchnoi's family, difficulties to leave Soviet Union and other topics.
On the mention of Garry Kasparov, he said: "Garry is talented person, but he reminds me of Taras Bulba. He ruins everything he starts."
Monday, February 25, 2008
Chess Videos Contest
Here is a message from Joshua Specht, co-creator of the very popular ChessVideos.TV:
"I wanted to let you know about a contest we're running at ChessVideos.TV that might be of interest to your readers. As our site has grown, so has the popularity of chess training videos, and we decided to create a contest in order to encourage both veteran and inexperience chess video producers alike. To enter the contest, video producers upload a 15-40 minute chess video on any subject they wish. The videos are then discussed by our members and at the end of the contest, our members as well as myself will vote on their favorites. The winner receives a $150 gift certificate to wholesalechess.com. Second and third places are $75 and $25 respectively. Also, international entrants are welcome, as wholesalechess.com ships internationally. The contest last from February 23 to March 14 and for more details, you can read our official contest information. Players of all skill levels are welcome (and encouraged) to enter."
"I wanted to let you know about a contest we're running at ChessVideos.TV that might be of interest to your readers. As our site has grown, so has the popularity of chess training videos, and we decided to create a contest in order to encourage both veteran and inexperience chess video producers alike. To enter the contest, video producers upload a 15-40 minute chess video on any subject they wish. The videos are then discussed by our members and at the end of the contest, our members as well as myself will vote on their favorites. The winner receives a $150 gift certificate to wholesalechess.com. Second and third places are $75 and $25 respectively. Also, international entrants are welcome, as wholesalechess.com ships internationally. The contest last from February 23 to March 14 and for more details, you can read our official contest information. Players of all skill levels are welcome (and encouraged) to enter."
Saturday, February 16, 2008
Calling Morelia
First round of the Morelia Linares 2008 was played last night. Results and games here. Magnus Carlsen found some spare time to answer the call from Chessdom for a quick interview.
Friday, February 15, 2008
WCL to partner with USCF
The stealth online service WorldChessLive (WCL) has arranged a promotional deal with the US Chess Federation, where WCL will sponsor Grand Prix and Junior Grand Prix with cash prizes/chess gear and provide additional benefits for the USCF members. Details should be announced in the next issue of Chess Life magazine.
WCL should finally earn some exposure and attract new membership. WCL is child server of the popular Internet Chess Club.
WCL should finally earn some exposure and attract new membership. WCL is child server of the popular Internet Chess Club.
Sunday, February 10, 2008
Davis Cup Russia-Serbia
Last year Davis Cup finalist Russia is playing host to surging Serbia in the first round of World Group 2008. It started bad for Serbia as Novak Djokovic and Nenad Zimonjic fell down to stomach flu and it got worse after 2nd racket Janko Tipsarevic injured muscle on the training ground, thus eliminating himself from the competition.
Since Novak was still unable to run, mixed doubles Australian Open winner Nenad Zimonjic had to jump in and face world number 8 Mikhail Youzhny in the opening match on Friday. Nenad, still with fever and ranked 689th in singles, went down 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
Viktor Troicki, who is by the way celebrating his 22nd birthday today, put up fantastic resistance on the world number 4 Nikolay Davydenko in the 2nd match. Viktor, ranked 114th, lost in five sets 6-1, 1-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2.
Russian team also had problems as Marat Safin, originally planned for doubles on Saturday, had to retire after foot injury. Still under the weather, Nenad Zimonjic and Novak Djokovic won a close match against Mikhail Youzhny/Dmitry Tursunov to reduce Russian lead to 2-1.
In the final attempt to turn the tables, Djokovic took a stand against Davydenko in the first match on Sunday. It started well for Serbian as he won first two sets and reached 3-0 in third set. But Djokovic then became increasingly exhausted, legs didn't listen anymore and he had to resign the match after Davydenko took third set 6-4.
Russia won this Davis Cup round even before the fifth match. Viktor Troicki will play for Serbia in the final game without importance other than prestige. Russia will probably have Dmitry Tursunov since Youzhny played twice already.
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Since Novak was still unable to run, mixed doubles Australian Open winner Nenad Zimonjic had to jump in and face world number 8 Mikhail Youzhny in the opening match on Friday. Nenad, still with fever and ranked 689th in singles, went down 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4.
Viktor Troicki, who is by the way celebrating his 22nd birthday today, put up fantastic resistance on the world number 4 Nikolay Davydenko in the 2nd match. Viktor, ranked 114th, lost in five sets 6-1, 1-6, 6-3, 1-6, 6-2.
Russian team also had problems as Marat Safin, originally planned for doubles on Saturday, had to retire after foot injury. Still under the weather, Nenad Zimonjic and Novak Djokovic won a close match against Mikhail Youzhny/Dmitry Tursunov to reduce Russian lead to 2-1.
In the final attempt to turn the tables, Djokovic took a stand against Davydenko in the first match on Sunday. It started well for Serbian as he won first two sets and reached 3-0 in third set. But Djokovic then became increasingly exhausted, legs didn't listen anymore and he had to resign the match after Davydenko took third set 6-4.
Russia won this Davis Cup round even before the fifth match. Viktor Troicki will play for Serbia in the final game without importance other than prestige. Russia will probably have Dmitry Tursunov since Youzhny played twice already.
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Confused with WCh Cycle?
For those who do not get dizzy on roller coasters, here is another trip down the rabbit hole that is the world championship process as we now know it.
Schedule for the Grand Prix series has been announced few days ago and Dylan Loeb McClain attempts to put some order with rules and schedule over at NY Times Gambit blog.
Thursday, February 07, 2008
WCM Claudia Munoz
WCM Claudia Munoz, at age of 10 one of the youngest Candidate Masters on the World, has started her own bilingual blog. Claudia is US citizen, currently residing in Mexico.
Her list of tournament achievements is already impressive and she won North American Youth Chess Championship in Aguascalientes and 2008 Susan Polgar National Open Elementary Section. The full list is on her sidebar.
Her list of tournament achievements is already impressive and she won North American Youth Chess Championship in Aguascalientes and 2008 Susan Polgar National Open Elementary Section. The full list is on her sidebar.
Monday, February 04, 2008
GM Joel Benjamin blogging on NY Times Gambit
Joel's introduction: "Gambit readers: I’ll be blogging in this space for the next three weeks, so I think an introduction is in order. I’m a lifelong resident of the New York metropolitan area, and I grew up reading Robert Byrne’s column in The Times. I’m honored to count Mr. Byrne among my good friends as well."
His first article is about Chess Informant jubilee - A Milestone for Literary Chess Institution
His first article is about Chess Informant jubilee - A Milestone for Literary Chess Institution
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