by John Bain | Mar 26, 2020 | Blog, Candidates Tourney 2020
World International Chess Federation (FIDE) suspended Candidates Tournament – a move it didn’t want to make! FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich, stated, “Today, the government of the Russian Chess Federation announced that starting March 27, 2020,... Read more 
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 
