HEADLINE OF THE WEEK
World Championship Game 6: "I just like playing Chess" - Gukesh
D Gukesh decided to decline a threefold repetition against Ding Liren in Game 6 of FIDE World Championship Match 2024, presented by Google. He wanted to play a few moves and see what happens as he felt that he was not in danger. The Challenger thought that draw was still the most likely result, he wanted to get a long game as there is no game on the following day. Gukesh may not admit that it was a psychological move, one thing is for sure, in this cerebral sport, you have to test your opponent and that is exactly what he did. He did not take a lot of risk. After all it is a mind game which is what he played. Tomorrow is the second rest day. Game 7 starts on Tuesday at 5 p.m. local time, 2:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/Eng Chin An
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LATEST NEWS OF THE WEEK
Arjun Erigaisi is now officially rated 2801
Arjun Erigaisi crossed 2800 in live ratings on 24th October at 39th European Chess Club Cup in the fifth round. It has now become official in December FIDE Rating list. His rating is now 2801, making him the second-ever Indian after Vishy Anand to have a published rating of above 2800. Aravindh Chithambaram delivered a phenomenal performance when he won Chennai Grand Masters 2024. He gained 12.1 Elo rating points, taking his rating to 2718 and World no.26. Currently, there are three Indians in World top 10, five in top 23, six in top 26. The youngest rated player ever, Anish Sarkar got a rapid rating of 1524. Photos: Anmol Bhargav and Himank Ghosh
XTX Markets London Chess Classic 2024 R1-2: Vidit Gujrathi wins a messy endgame against Andrew Hong
Vidit Gujrathi started his XTX Markets London Chess Classic 2024 with an unbeaten 1.5/2. He drew the first round game against World Rapid 2013 champion, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (AZE). In round 2, he defeated Andrew Hong (USA). Vidit described his game as - "A cagey fight, super messy endgame & a little fortune to win the game!" in a tweet. The reason behind describing it as messy is, he could have finished in the endgame much earlier. Nikita Vitiugov (ENG) is the only other player at 1.5/2. Vidit will face Gawain Jones (ENG) in Round 3. He is the sole player who have won both of his games. The tournament is taking place at Emirates Stadium, home of Arsenal FC. Round 3 starts today at 4 p.m. local time, 9:30 p.m. IST. Photo: London Chess
Nihal Sarin sensational at 3rd International President Cup 2024 with a 2809 performance
GM Nihal Sarin drew with World no.6, GM Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) in the final round to win 3rd International President Cup 2024. Nihal has a plus score against the World Rapid 2021 winner and 44th Olympiad Gold medalist in Classical rated games. Combining the statistics with his top form, Nihal played confidently and made a solid draw to become a clear champion with a 2809 performance. GM Javokhir Sindarov (UZB), GM Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) and GM Shamsiddin Vokhidov (UZB) scored 7/9 each. They secured second, third and fourth place respectively according to tie-breaks. IM Neelash Saha scored 6/9 to earn his final GM-norm and also finish at eighth place. He is now 14.3 Elo rating points away from becoming India's next Grandmaster. The total prize fund of the tournament was US$ 75000. The top three prizes were US$ 25000 + trophy, $15000 and $7000 each. Photo: Uzbekistan Chess Federation
Open Belgian Chess Solving Championship in Mumbai on 7th December!
The Open Belgian Chess Solving Championship is an international chess solving competition, taking place on December 7th in multiple cities worldwide. In Mumbai, ChessBase India will host the event at the ChessBase India Club, located in Atrium 5, Phoenix Marketcity Mall, Kurla! The event features two categories: Category A, designed for elite and professional solvers, and Category B, perfect for amateur and club players seeking a fun solving experience. While participants are free to choose either category, we recommend that first-time solvers start with Category B. Note the significant difference in difficulty levels: Category A problems will be substantially more challenging than those in Category B! There are only 10 more spots left - if you are interested in participating, fill up the Google form below:
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