by John Bain | Mar 25, 2020 | Blog, Candidates Tourney 2020
World International Chess Federation (FIDE) suspended Candidates Tournament – a move it didn’t want to make! At the midpoint, Russia’s Ian Nepomniachtchi and France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave are tied for 1st place. See Postponed Pairings below. France’s Maxime... Read more
by John Bain | Mar 23, 2020 | Blog, Candidates Tourney 2020
Ian Nepomniachtchi is now alone in 1st place with 4.5 points–a full point ahead of his closet competitor–after winning again in Round 6 and only 8 games remaining in the tournament. See Standings below. Round 6 Results March 23, 2020 Yekaterinburg, Russia... Read more
by John Bain | Mar 22, 2020 | Blog, Candidates Tourney 2020
Ian is now alone in 1st place with 3.5 points followed by France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave with 3.0 points, after Round 5 with 9 games remaining. See Standings below. Round 5 Results March 22, 2020 Yekaterinburg, Russia Round 5 – Final position in... Read more
by John Bain | Mar 21, 2020 | Blog, Candidates Tourney 2020
Round 4 Results All draws! March 21, 2020 Yekaterinburg, Russia Round 4 – Final position in Caruana-Nepomniachtchi game In an endgame with pawns and same color Bishops, neither player could make progress. Tournament leader, Ian Nepomniachtchi agreed to a draw... Read more
by John Bain | Mar 19, 2020 | Blog, Candidates Tourney 2020
Round 3 Results March 19, 2020 Yekaterinburg, Russia Round 3 – The final position in Ding-Caruana game Ding won a pawn early, then simplified and controlled the game, denying Fabiano any serious counterplay. Fabiano resigned after Ding played 59. Rb3. Who Will... Read more
by John Bain | Mar 19, 2020 | Blog, Chess Humor
Can someone please send us a revised image–with a white square in bottom right hand corner, same coordinates and the Queens on correct colors with the same 120 squares? We will revise, repost and play! Thank you! In the meantime, enjoy the pastime! Chess Tactics... Read more
