Chess Classic Chess Classic diary of a Grandmaster Etienne Bacrot provides inside information on his new website
19.08.2007 - You can read loads of stories about the Chess Classic on various Internet websites. We gave you links to the ChessVibes and ChessDom websites, where you can see nice videos about the record-breaking event in Mainz. But there is also a very nice new website from Etienne Bacrot, the French top-grandmaster, who plays many games in Mainz this week. He writes about his performance during the Chess Classic and analyses games on his brand-new website. At the age of 12 Etienne was already an International Master, and was competing on level terms with professionals in France. He came further into the public eye when he qualified for the PCA Intel Grand Prix in Paris where he distinguished himself amongst the world's elite. In March 1997, under the auspices of his trainer Iossif Dorman, he became the youngest ever grandmaster at the age of 14 years and two months. Chess Classic diary by Etienne Bacrot
Chess Classic Revanche-Finale Auch die Grenke Leasing Weltmeisterschaft wird zwischen Aronian und Anand entschieden.
18.08.2007 - Wie schon im Chess960 setzten sich nun auch im Schnellschach die beiden Favoriten durch. Anand konnte das Turnier mit drei Unentschieden nach seinem guten ersten Tag für sich entscheiden. Den zweiten Platz belegte Levon Aronian. Der Spieler des Tages war aber Rustam Kasimdzhanov, der heute endlich die Gelegenheit nutzte, seine außergewöhnlichen Fähigkeiten im Schnellschach unter Beweis zu stellen. mehr
18.08.2007 - Saturday saw the last round of the preliminary of the Grenke Leasing Rapid Chess World Championship. The two best players in the preliminary would qualify for the final, which will be played tomorrow – and most people expected another battle between Anand and Aronian. But maybe Bacrot or Kasimdzhanov would manage an upset? After all, in yesterday’s press conference Kasimdzhanov had declared that he felt his luck had changed after his third round draw against Aronian. However, with only a half point out of three games he would indeed need a lot of luck to turn the tables. But maybe Bacrot would finally show his true mettle and put pressure on Aronian and Anand? Three rounds later all questions were answered. mehr
18.08.2007 - Der neue Shooting Star der Photografenzunft, Christian Bossert, hat wieder zugeschlagen und veröffentlicht die besten Bilder der letzten Tage: Mini FiNet-Open mit Siegerehrung, Kinder Club, ICC-Siegerehrung, Computer WM Siegerehrung, FiNet Open mit Siegerehrung, Gourmet Club, Pressespiegel, Grenkeleasing Rapid World Championship (Vorrunde) und Ordix Open. (Thilo Gubler) mehr zur Bilderserie...
18.08.2007 - Das Ordix-Open hat mit 762 Teilnehmern einen neuen Rekord zu verzeichnet. Genau 130 Spieler mehr als im letzten Jahr haben sich angemeldet. Das entspricht einem Zuwachs von 20,6%. Schon im tags zuvor zu Ende gegangenen FiNet Chess960 Open war mit 280 (12,9%) Spielern eine Spitzen-Beteiligung zu verzeichnen. Die vielen Ratingpreise und die Aussicht, einmal selbst gegen einen ganz Großen der Zunft zu spielen, lassen Amateure aus allen Teilen der Welt nach Mainz in die Rheingoldhalle pilgern. Die vielen professionellen Spieler sind freilich mehr am attraktiven Preisfond interessiert. mehr
18.08.2007 - Despite the beautiful weather in Mainz on Saturday, more than 750 chessplayers came to the Rheingoldhalle to play the world-famous Ordix Open. The organisers hoped to break the 700 player barrier this year and the pre-registration already looked very promising. In the end no less than 761 chess players registered for the 14th edition of the Ordix Open. More and more players come to Mainz every year to play in this popular tournament. When you live in Holland, as a chess player you must have played the renowned Corus Tournament once in your life, in Germany the Chess Classic has become a high-class brand name. You just have to play in Mainz! mehr
Chess Classic Behind the stage A View on the Organising Team of the Chess Classic Mainz
18.08.2007 - 762 participants in the Ordix Open, 280 in the FiNet Chess960 Open, a simul,
two World Championships, a computer tournament, children tournaments: The Chess
Classic Mainz are one of the biggest chess events in the world. While Hans-Walter
Schmitt, organizer and driving force behind the event, is most often in the
limelight, a lot of people working behind the stage take care that the tournament
runs smoothly. Here's a view behind the stage. mehr
18.08.2007 - 762 Teilnehmer im Ordix Open, fast 300 im Chess960 Open, Simultan, zwei Weltmeisterschaften, ein Computerturnier, Simultan, Kinderturniere: Die Chess Classic Mainz sind eine riesige Schachveranstaltung. Während Hans-Walter Schmitt, Organisator und treibende Kraft der Veranstaltung sorgen zahlreiche Helfer für einen reibungslosen Ablauf des Turniers. Hier ein Blick hinter die Kulissen einer der größten Schachveranstaltungen der Welt. mehr
Chess Classic More Chess Classic action on ChessVibes Video interview with FiNet Chess960 winner Victor Bologan
18.08.2007 - You can watch two more entertaining Chess Classic videos on the ChessVibes website. Editor-in-chief Peter Doggers fimed last night's funny press conference of Anand, Aronian, Kasimdzhanov and Bacrot and made an video-interview with FiNet Chess960 Open winner Victor Bologan. Interesting footage!
Press conferenceInterview with Victor Bologan on ChessVibes
Chess Classic Vijay is victory! Hardworking Vijay Kumar and his Chess Classic films
18.08.2007 - If there is any big tournament in the world with participants from India, in particular national hero Vishy Anand, Indian cameraman and journalist Vijay Kumar will not be far away from the scene. He films everything during the tournament, makes video interviews, writes articles for various newspapers in India, makes a radio show and still finds time to entertain the press room with his hilarious stories about his travels. Vijay joined the exclusive band of handful of producers the world over by producing over 4000 hours of programmes in a span of 27 years. You can find his Chess Classic footage on the ChessDom website. If you want to put a non-mediagenic sport on TV, contact Vijay Kumar. Chess Classic Mainz videos on ChessDom
Chess Classic Ordix Open mit neuem Teilnehmerrekord
18.08.2007 - Das Ordix-Schnellschach-Open hat mit 761 Teilnehmern einen neuen Rekord zu verzeichnen. 100 Spieler mehr als im Vorjahr haben sich am Samstag in der Mainzer Rheingoldhalle zur größten Veranstaltung im Rahmen der Chess Classic versammelt. Insgesamt spielen 185 Titelträger, darunter 72 Großmeister, um den Sieg. Der Elo-Schnitt der Top 10 im Feld ist mit 2714 so gut wie in kaum einem anderen Turnier dieses Jahres. Bei dieser Leistungsdichte fällt es nicht leicht, einen Favorit auszumachen.
Chess Classic All records pulverised: 761 chess players in the Ordix Open! Top 10 ELO average 2714!
18.08.2007 - You can feel the electrifying atmosphere in the Rheingoldhalle in Mainz when more than 750 chess players wait eagerly for the start of the first game. The organisers hoped to set another record by breaking the 700 limit, but wow: 761 players, that is something! With 72 GM´s, 52 IM´s and 61 FM´s its is also a very strong tournament. Almost all top grandmasters that played the Chess960 Open play the Ordix as well. The average ELO of the top 10 is an amazing 2714, the top 20 ELO average is 2684! 11 rounds will be played, five on Saturday, six on Sunday. The top games can be followed live on the Internet, simply click on CCM7 Live-Portal.
17.08.2007 - Freitagabend spielten Anand, Aronian, Kasimdzhanov und Bacrot ihre zweite Weltmeisterschaft in vier Tagen. Dieses Mal wieder im klassischen Schach, Stellung 518 laut Chess960 Definition. Eine gut analysierte Stellung, die allen Spielern vertraut war. Anstatt sich in der Eröffnung Sorgen über ungedeckte Bauern und vierzügige Matts machen zu müssen, konnten sie ihrer Vorbereitung vertrauen. Vielleicht war es der Wunsch, endlich wieder auf vertrautem Gelände zu operieren, der die spanische Eröffnung zur ersten Wahl machte – vier von sechs Partien brachten einen Spanier aufs Brett. Aber Theorie hin oder her, die Spieler zeigten erneut interessantes Schach, wobei Anand jedoch am Besten Spanisch sprach. mehr
17.08.2007 - On Friday evening Anand, Aronian, Kasimdzhanov and Bacrot sat down to play their second World Championship in four days. This time it was back to classical chess, position 518 in Chess960 terms. A well researched position familiar to the players. Instead of having to worry about unprotected pawns and possible mates in the opening they could rely on preparation. And maybe it was the wish to be back on familiar territory that made the Ruy Lopez the opening of choice – four of six games featured a Ruy. But theory or not, the players showed interesting chess with Anand being the most fluent in Spanish. mehr
17.08.2007 - Viktor Bologan heißt der Überraschungssieger des FiNet Opens. Der moldawische Großmeister konnte in der letzten Runde den Führenden Vassily Ivanchuk besiegen. Mit 9,5 Punkten aus 11 Partien ist er der alleinige Chess960-Dominator vor einem Pulk von Spielern mit 9 Punkten.
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Chess Classic Live Chess Classic action on ChessVibes ChessVibes on tour - next stop Mainz
17.08.2007 - The website www.chessvibes.com has become a very popular chess website, mainly due to the entertaining videos that can be viewed on the site. During the months May, June, July and August it’s ChessVibes on tour! Editor-in-chief Peter Doggers took the time to spend all his energy (and money) on the game of chess for four months. He did play many open tournaments throughout Europe and at the same time published many reports. On Wednesday Doggers arrived in Mainz and shot a very nice video about the FiNet Chess960 final between Levon Aronian and Vishy Anand. FiNet video on ChessVibes
17.08.2007 - Victor Bologan (Moldova) is the winner of the 6th FiNet Open. He won in the final round against top-seed and sole leader Vassili Ivanchuk, who just needed a draw with the white pieces to win the tournament. Bologan scored 9,5 points and he was followed by a handful of players with 9 points: Kamsky, Ivanchuk, Volokitin and Navara, In this extremely strong field no player remained unbeaten. Very exciting was the women´s section: no less than 6 females scored 6,5 points! Best senior player was Ivan Farago (7,5). The category "best player under 14" was won the young Indian grandmaster Negi with 7 points. mehr
Chess Classic Rybka ist neuer Chess960 Computerschach Weltmeister
17.08.2007 - Im Finale der Livingston-Computer-Weltmeisterschaft im Chess960 schlug das amerikanische Programm Rybka von Vasik Rajlich den Titelverteidiger Shredder von Stefan Meyer-Kahlen mit 2,5 zu 0,5 Punkten. Rybka gewann vor wenigen Monaten bereits in Amsterdam den Titel im „Normalschach“ und ist somit Doppelweltmeister. Im Spiel um den dritten Platz gewann der Weltmeister von 2005, die Freeware Spike von Volker Böhm und Ralf Schäfer gegen das ebenfalls kostenlos erhältliche Programm Jonny von Johannes Zwanzger das kurze Match mit dem gleichen Ergebnis.
17.08.2007 - The new Chess960 computer chess champion is Rybka. The program, developed by Vasik Rajlich debuted in Mainz and won the final against the defending champion Shredder, developed by Stefan Mayer-Kahlen 2,5-0,5. Rybka´s triumphal procession has lead to two world titles this year: Rybka won the “normal” computer chess world championship in Amsterdam a few months ago,in Mainz she (Rybka is female!) added another prestigious title. In the match for the bronze medal, Spike won 2,5-0,5 against Jonny. mehr
Chess Classic Chess as a spectator’s sport Aronian wins Chess960 World Championship in dramatic match against Anand
17.08.2007 - When Vishy Anand and Levon Aronian sat down to play their four game match for the title of Chess960 World Champion it was hard to name a favorite. Both are excellent rapid and blitz players and though Aronian in contrast to Chess960 newcomer Anand has already shown his skills in this form of chess, most people thought Anand’s speed of chess thinking should make up for this. But everyone agreed that it would be a tough and exciting match. And they were right: The final of the FiNet Chess960 World Championship was packed with drama, mystery and fighting chess.
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