Grischuk Wins ACP Chess Rapid Knockout 2013 in Riga

Grandmaster Alexander Grischuk of Russia has won the fifth edition of the ACP Rapid Knockout Cup - 2013 in Riga, Latvia. The final match Grischuk-Nepomniachtchi reached the Armageddon stage, after the players drew both rapid games after exciting fight, and later exchanged the victories in the blitz games. In the final game, Grischuk gained an advantage in the opening, and emerged victorious. Ian Nepomniachtchi plays 44. ...Kf4. Grischuk went for 45. QxRg7. Can you see a spot another great continuation for Grischuk? Grischuk, Alexander - Nepomniachtchi, Ian Result: 1-0 Site: Riga Date: 2013.09.15 [...]...

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Exciting ACO World Amateur Chess Championship 2014 in Rhodes

Do you love chess and can play it well? Even if you're caught up in your profession the year round, this is one chess tournament that you would hate to miss. You can become a world chess champion (in your category) as well! By now already more than 180 players have registered.  Save your Early Bird offer till 15 September 2013!  After that date the prices will increase by 50 EUR per person! The last edition was booked out already several months prior to the start of the tournament, therefore an early decision is recommended. Through this link you can find all information in PDF format:http://www.amateurchess.com/world-amateur-chess-championship-rhodes-2014/Deutsch:...

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ACP Rapid Chess Riga Day 1: Three Easy Knockout Punches to Enjoy

There was exciting chess on the first day of the ACP Rapid Chess Cup in the art gallery of Rietumu Bank in Riga. The live commentary was followed by local chess fans and thousands of spectators online at the official website. Here are the results:Grischuk - Fressinet : 3:1 (on the blitz tie-break)Mamedyarov-Kovalenko: 1.5:0.5Nepomniachtchi - Moiseenko: 1.5:0.5Svidler - Jakovenko : 1.5:0.5Radjabov - Shirov : 1.5:0.5Malakhov - Eljanov : 1.5:0.5Ponomariov - Morozevich: 1.5:0.5Wojtaszek - Ivanchuk : 1.5:0.5    Photos: Lennart Ootes Saturday pairings for the 1/4 final:Click to WATCH LIVE India 4.30 pm Grishuk - Wojtaszek...

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