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
France’s Maxime Vachier-Lagrave #8 Rated Chess Player in the World Heading into Round 7, France’s Maxine was one point behind the leader Russia’s Ian “Nepo” Nepomniachtchi who was on fire. Maxine delivered, defeated Nepo and is now tied... 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 
