THE WEEK IN CHESS 479 12th January 2004 by Mark Crowther
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Contents
1) Introduction
2) Corus Wijk
aan Zee
3) Commonwealth Chess Championships
4) Australian Championships
5) El Salvador
Open
6) Welsh International 2004
7)
Excelsior Cup 2004
8) Shirov's New Website
9) 10th Open Bosnjaci
10) XXIX Seville
Open
11) 1st Bautista Boschi Masters
12) Bethune Open
13) 86th New York
Masters
14) Tapolca Open
15) 111th
NZ Championships
16) 3rd Interlaken Open
17) Lilie Litomysl Open
18) Hastings
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19) Rilton Cup
20)
North American Open
21) Brazilian Open Minoxel
22) Forthcoming Events and Links
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Games section
Hastings Premier 40 games
Reggio Emilia 35 games
Rilton Cup 215 games
Harmonie Chess Tournament 10 games
1st Bois-Colombes GM 10 games
Australian Championships 105 games
20th Böblinger Open 57 games
Zurich Weihnachtsopen 2003 111 games
XIX Nice International Open 33 games
2nd Nantes Open 66 games
12th Donau Open 139 games
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North American Open 88 games
30th Eastern Open 35 games
39th American Open 40 games
21st Cairnhill Open 140 games
El Salvador Open 105 games
Corrections 2 games
1320 games
My thanks to Julio González, Sinisa Joksic, Antonio Bento,
Michael Freeman, Laszlo Nagy, Frank-Juergen Greger, Mirjana Medic, Korpics
Zsolt, Peter Kartal, Jean Christophe, P.T. Ummer Koya, Alexei Shirov, Julio
González, John Fernandez, Stewart Reuben, Matthew Tapp and everyone else
who helped with the issue.
The first major tournament of the year is underway. The Corus tournament
in Wijk aan Zee has seen its first two rounds. It started with a shock with
Kramnik losing the first round but a victory in the second leaves him only half
a point from the lead. The Dutch always get an interesting field with a variety
of players and this event should be no different, although Morozevich always
adds something to an event whether he is in form or not.
Hope you enjoy this issue.
Mark
The Corus Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee takes place 9th-25th January
2004. There is yet again a tremendous field for the Category 19 A Group. The
main news was the last minute replacement of Alexander Morozevich who has
severe flu with Veselin Topalov. The first round saw just one decisive result,
Kramnik's surprise loss to Akopian. Kramnik won in round 2 against Van Wely and
Leko and Anand lead on 1.5/2.
Further details: http://www.coruschess.com/
Round 1 (January 10, 2004)
Leko, Peter - Anand, Viswanathan 1/2 23 B48 Sicilian Paulsen
Akopian, Vladimir - Kramnik, Vladimir 1-0 32 B90 Sicilian Najdorf Variation
Bologan, Viktor - Zhang Zhong 1/2 33 E12 Queens Indian Petrosian
Svidler, Peter - Shirov, Alexei 1/2 32 C88 Ruy Lopez Closed
Topalov, Veselin - Adams, Michael 1/2 39 C88 Ruy Lopez Closed
Sokolov, Ivan - Timman, Jan H 1/2 55 D36 QGD Exchange
Van Wely, Loek - Bareev, Evgeny 1/2 43 D19 Slav Defence
Round 2 (January 11, 2004)
Anand, Viswanathan - Akopian, Vladimir 1-0 45 B80 Sicilian Scheveningen
Adams, Michael - Shirov, Alexei 1/2 58 B30 Sicilian Rossolimo
Topalov, Veselin - Sokolov, Ivan 1/2 35 D15 Slav Defence
Zhang Zhong - Svidler, Peter 1/2 58 B31 Sicilian Rossolimo
Bareev, Evgeny - Bologan, Viktor 1/2 23 E32 Nimzo Indian 4.Qc2
Kramnik, Vladimir - Van Wely, Loek 1-0 45 B77 Sicilian Modern Dragon
Timman, Jan H - Leko, Peter 0-1 60 A30 English Symmetrical
GMA Wijk aan Zee NED (NED), 10-25 i 2004 cat. XIX (2702)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4
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1 Anand, Viswanathan g IND 2766 * = 1 . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 2900
2 Leko, Peter g HUN 2722 = * . . . . . . . . . . . 1 1.5 2865
3 Akopian, Vladimir g ARM 2693 0 . * . . . . . . . . 1 . . 1.0 2771
4 Adams, Michael g ENG 2720 . . . * . = . = . . . . . . 1.0 2735
5 Bologan, Viktor g MDA 2679 . . . . * . . . = = . . . . 1.0 2676
6 Shirov, Alexei g ESP 2736 . . . = . * = . . . . . . . 1.0 2733
7 Svidler, Peter g RUS 2747 . . . . . = * . = . . . . . 1.0 2687
8 Topalov, Veselin g BUL 2735 . . . = . . . * . . = . . . 1.0 2713
9 Zhang Zhong g CHN 2639 . . . . = . = . * . . . . . 1.0 2713
10 Bareev, Evgeny g RUS 2714 . . . . = . . . . * . . = . 1.0 2648
11 Sokolov, Ivan g NED 2706 . . . . . . . = . . * . . = 1.0 2656
12 Kramnik, Vladimir g RUS 2777 . . 0 . . . . . . . . * 1 . 1.0 2655
13 Van Wely, Loek g NED 2617 . . . . . . . . . = . 0 * . 0.5 2552
14 Timman, Jan H g NED 2578 . 0 . . . . . . . . = . . * 0.5 2521
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GMB Wijk aan Zee NED (NED), 10-25 i 2004 cat. XIII (2561)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4
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1 Fressinet, Laurent g FRA 2636 * . . . . . . . 1 . . 1 . . 2.0
2 Bruzon, Lazaro g CUB 2603 . * . . = . . . . . 1 . . . 1.5 2743
3 Naiditsch, Arkadij g GER 2576 . . * . . . = . . 1 . . . . 1.5 2732
4 Van der Wiel, John g NED 2542 . . . * . = . . . . . . 1 . 1.5 2723
5 Dominguez, Lenier g CUB 2605 . = . . * . . . . . . . . 1 1.5 2785
6 Stellwagen, Daniel m NED 2489 . . . = . * . = . . . . . . 1.0 2519
7 Tiviakov, Sergei g NED 2600 . . = . . . * . . . = . . . 1.0 2535
8 Lobron, Eric g GER 2497 . . . . . = . * . = . . . . 1.0 2483
9 Nijboer, Friso g NED 2586 0 . . . . . . . * . . . . 1 1.0 2608
10 Stefanova, Antoaneta g BUL 2478 . . 0 . . . . = . * . . . . 0.5 2343
11 Zhu Chen g CHN 2495 . 0 . . . . = . . . * . . . 0.5 2408
12 Hamdouchi, Hichem g MAR 2588 0 . . . . . . . . . . * = . 0.5 2410
13 Nakamura, Hikaru g USA 2571 . . . 0 . . . . . . . = * . 0.5 2372
14 Granda Zuniga, Julio E g PER 2581 . . . . 0 . . . 0 . . . . * 0.0
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GMC Wijk aan Zee NED (NED), 10-25 i 2004 cat. IX (2454)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4
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1 Ernst, Sipke m NED 2474 * . . . . . . 1 . 1 . . . . 2.0
2 Gagunashvili, Merab g GEO 2583 . * . . . . 1 . . . 1 . . . 2.0
3 Bosboom-Lanchava, Tea wg NED 2323 . . * . . . . . . . . 1 . 1 2.0
4 Smeets, Jan m NED 2505 . . . * . . . . . = . . 1 . 1.5 2676
5 Carlsen, Magnus m NOR 2484 . . . . * . . . = . . . 1 . 1.5 2649
6 Janssen, Ruud m NED 2489 . . . . . * . . . . = 1 . . 1.5 2613
7 Werle, Jan m NED 2407 . 0 . . . . * . 1 . . . . . 1.0 2538
8 Popov, Valerij g RUS 2580 0 . . . . . . * . . . . . 1 1.0 2340
9 Lahno, Kateryna m UKR 2493 . . . . = . 0 . * . . . . . 0.5 2252
10 Pavlovic, Milos g SCG 2548 0 . . = . . . . . * . . . . 0.5 2296
11 Pavasovic, Dusko g SLO 2615 . 0 . . . = . . . . * . . . 0.5 2343
12 Etmans, Maarten D f NED 2225 . . 0 . . 0 . . . . . * . . 0.0
13 Peng Zhaoqin m NED 2419 . . . 0 0 . . . . . . . * . 0.0
14 Barendse, Ted NED 2206 . . 0 . . . . 0 . . . . . * 0.0
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The Commonwealth Chess Championships incorporating an International Open
takes place in the Hotel Mirador, New Link Road, Chakala, Andheri (E), in
Mumbai starting on 9th January 2004.
Players include: Nigel Short (2701), Pavel Smirinov(2609), Alexander
Fomynh (2522), Vakhidov (2531), Saidali Iuldachev (2559) and Safin Sukhran (
2528), Dhumaev Marat(2498), GM Andrey Shariazdanov (2581) and Ruslan Pogorelov
(2451). The Indian Contingent includes GM SS Ganguly, Abhijit Kunte, Neelolpal
Das.
Internet coverage: http://www.chessindia.org/cwc
Live
Coverage : http://www.live.chessindia.org
The Australian Championships took place 29th December 2003 - 10th
January 2004 at the University of Adelaide. There were over $10,000 in prizes.
Gary Lane after wins in the final four rounds won the event with 9/11 half a
point clear of Ian Rogers who had an equally strong finish. Mark Chapman took
clear 3rd place. Stephen Solomon who led after 7 of the 11 rounds with 5.5/7
finished on 7.5 points.
Official site: http://www.unichess.org
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ch-AUS Adelaide AUS (AUS), 6 xii 2003 - 18 i 2004
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
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1. Lane, Gary W m AUS 2420 +13 + 6 + 2 = 4 + 7 - 5 = 3 +12 + 8 +15 + 9 9.0 2624
2. Rogers, Ian g AUS 2574 +10 +14 - 1 +25 + 4 - 3 = 8 + 5 + 6 +12 +17 8.5 2576
3. Chapman, Mark AUS m AUS 2349 =29 =16 + 9 +10 = 5 + 2 = 1 = 8 + 7 = 4 +12 8.0 2529
4. Tao, Trevor AUS 2390 +27 = 7 +24 = 1 - 2 +16 =12 +10 = 5 = 3 +15 7.5 2476
5. Solomon, Stephen J m AUS 2400 +19 =26 = 8 +14 = 3 + 1 + 7 - 2 = 4 +13 - 6 7.0 2450
6. Bjelobrk, Igor NZL 2338 +21 - 1 =16 +18 =12 =10 =15 +14 - 2 + 8 + 5 7.0 2444
7. Levi, Eddy f AUS 2269 +22 = 4 +26 + 8 - 1 +15 - 5 +17 - 3 - 9 +13 6.5 2384
8. Zhao Zong-Yuan m AUS 2398 +25 +15 = 5 - 7 =16 +24 = 2 = 3 - 1 - 6 +22 6.0 2347
9. Tan, Justin AUS 2250 =17 =20 - 3 =28 +21 -13 =23 +24 +16 + 7 - 1 6.0 2303
10. Yu, Ronald AUS 2265 - 2 +29 +17 - 3 +25 = 6 +13 - 4 -12 +18 =11 6.0 2358
11. Charles, Gareth AUS 2171 =20 =17 -14 +29 -24 +26 =16 -13 +23 +21 =10 6.0 2296
12. Johansen, Darryl K g AUS 2499 =16 =24 =15 +21 = 6 +20 = 4 - 1 +10 - 2 - 3 5.5 2328
13. Rej, Tomek AUS 2242 - 1 =28 -21 +19 +23 + 9 -10 +11 +14 - 5 - 7 5.5 2251
14. Depasquale, Chris f AUS 2327 +18 - 2 +11 - 5 -15 +22 +20 - 6 -13 =24 +26 5.5 2281
15. Canfell, Gregory f AUS 2279 +28 - 8 =12 +23 +14 - 7 = 6 =16 +19 - 1 - 4 5.5 2307
16. Boyd, Tristan AUS 2253 =12 = 3 = 6 +26 = 8 - 4 =11 =15 - 9 =20 +30 5.5 2288
17. Smerdon, David m AUS 2427 = 9 =11 -10 -20 +28 +25 +24 - 7 =18 +19 - 2 5.5 2255
18. Jones, Brian f AUS 2176 -14 =19 +27 - 6 =26 -21 +25 +20 =17 -10 +29 5.5 2267
19. Xie, George AUS 2238 - 5 =18 -23 -13 +30 +29 +21 +26 -15 -17 +28 5.5 2212
20. Reilly, Tim f AUS 2297 =11 = 9 -25 +17 +22 -12 -14 -18 +27 =16 =23 5.0 2212
21. Booth, Stewart AUS 2177 - 6 =22 +13 -12 - 9 +18 -19 =27 +30 -11 +25 5.0 2174
22. Jovanovic, Peter AUS 2068 - 7 =21 +30 =24 -20 -14 =27 =23 +26 +28 - 8 5.0 2181
23. Wright, Neil AUS 2149 -26 =27 +19 -15 -13 +30 = 9 =22 -11 =29 =20 4.5 2129
24. Blazkova, Petra wm CZE 2266 +30 =12 - 4 =22 +11 - 8 -17 - 9 +29 =14 -27 4.5 2192
25. Hacche, David AUS 2206 - 8 +30 +20 - 2 -10 -17 -18 +29 =28 +27 -21 4.5 2181
26. Barber, Haydn J f AUS 2287 +23 = 5 - 7 -16 =18 -11 +28 -19 -22 +30 -14 4.0 2085
27. Thaw Chee Yin MAS 2204 - 4 =23 -18 =30 =29 =28 =22 =21 -20 -25 +24 4.0 2072
28. Eriksson, Ingela S AUS 2096 -15 =13 =29 = 9 -17 =27 -26 =30 =25 -22 -19 3.0 2034
29. Haasse, Adam AUS 2179 = 3 -10 =28 -11 =27 -19 =30 -25 -24 =23 -18 2.5 1974
30. Szuveges, Narelle wf AUS 1920 -24 -25 -22 =27 -19 -23 =29 =28 -21 -26 -16 1.5 1884
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There was an open tournament won by Victor Mikhalevski and Sergio Minero
10th-14th December 2003. More games than last week plus some corrected
names.
Internet coverage: http://www.tablerotico.com/index2.html
and http://esajedrez.tripod.com/actualidad.htm
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II Open San Salvador ESA (ESA), 10-14 xii 2003
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1-2 Mikhalevski, Victor ISR 2548 gm 7.5 49.0 38.5 $1750
Minero, Sergio CRC 2417 im 7.5 48.5 37.5 $1250
3-5 Nedev, Trajce MKD 2480 gm 7.0 51.0 37.5 $700
Kiriakov, Petr RUS 2555 gm 7.0 50.0 38.0 $600
Juárez, Carlos GUA 2392 im 7.0 47.0 36.0 $500
6-7 Arias, Lemnys ESA 2289 fm 6.5 46.0 34.0 $225
Valdés, Leonardo CRC 2365 im 6.5 41.0 32.5 $75
8-21 Golod, Vitali ISR 2544 gm 6.0 52.5 35.0
Mitkov, Nikola MKD 2530 gm 6.0 50.0 37.0
Leyva, Héctor ESA 2400 im 6.0 50.0 36.0
González, Bernal CRC 2420 im 6.0 49.5 35.0
Castillo, Rommel NCA 2060 6.0 45.0 30.5
Juárez, Gustavo GUA 2213 fm 6.0 44.5 31.5
Burgos, Carlos ESA 2250 im 6.0 43.0 31.0
Juárez, Roberto GUA 2161 6.0 43.0 31.0
Pineda, Boris ESA 2258 fm 6.0 42.5 32.0
Juárez, Jorge GUA 2183 fm 6.0 42.5 32.0
Jiménez, Juan León CRC 2178 fm 6.0 42.5 30.5
Liévano, Juan ESA 2149 6.0 41.0 30.5
Infante, Salvador ESA 2264 fm 6.0 40.5 30.0
Olivares, Danields NCA 2177 fm 6.0 37.5 29.0
The Welsh International 2004 takes place at the Hilton Hotel in Newport
7th-15th January. Mark Hebden, Daniel Gormally and Normunds Miezis all have
4/5. I hope the scores are correct, I couldn't get some of the lower rated
players scores to match the pairings list on the official site.
Official site:
http://www.mark-adams-home.com/welsh/index.html
Round 5 (of 9) Standings:
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Welsh International Newport WLS (WLS), 7-15 i 2004
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1. Hebden, Mark g ENG 2549 4.0 2595
2. Gormally, Daniel m ENG 2471 4.0 2577
3. Miezis, Normunds g LAT 2525 4.0 2575
4. Georgiev, Vladimir g MKD 2563 3.5 2498
5. Cobb, Charles ENG 2406 3.5 2424
6. Cobb, James f WLS 2321 3.5 2380
7. Jones, Richard S WLS 2262 3.0 2351
8. Marusenko, Petr m UKR 2340 3.0 2341
9. Piankov, Evgenij m UKR 2339 3.0 2348
10. Rees, Ioan WLS 2179 3.0 2239
11. Evans-Quek, Suan-Shiau WLS 2261 2.5 2303
12. Devereaux, Maxim f ENG 2331 2.5 2229
13. Poulsen, Martin FAI 2274 2.5 2181
14. Jamieson, Ian SCO 2051 2.5 2135
15. Howell, David WL f ENG 2304 2.0 2214
16. Rety, John ENG 1997 2.0 2103
17. Hurn,Robert WLS ---- 2.0 2047
18. Turner,John D WLS ---- 2.0 2024
19. Cooke,M ---- 1.5 2020
20. Hughes,Beryl WLS ---- 1.5 2021
21. Gwynne,D WLS ---- 1.0 1949
22. Blackwell,E WLS ---- 1.0 1854
23. Tonks,B WLS ---- 1.0 1895
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The Excelsior Cup 2004 takes place in Gothenburg, Sweden, 8th-16th
January 2004. Event organised by Ari Ziegler. Leif Erlend Johannessen has
started with 4/4.
The tournament venue will be in the Hotel Excelsior all rounds start at
15.00. This will be the strongest tournament in Gothenburg since 1971. Main
sponsor is the leading Nordic Chess dealer: Svenska Schackbutiken AB (http://www.schackbutiken.com)
English coverage: http://www.chess2chess.com
Swedish coverage: http://www.schacknytt.com
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Excelsior Cup Goteborg SWE (SWE), 6-16 i 2004 cat. IX (2469)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
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1. Johannessen, Leif Erlend g NOR 2500 * . . . . . 1 1 1 1 4.0
2. Rogozenko, Dorian g ROM 2517 . * = . 1 . 1 . 1 . 3.5 2779
3. Berg, Emanuel m SWE 2495 . = * = . 1 . . . 1 3.0 2721
4. Marin, Mihail g ROM 2531 . . = * = = = . . . 2.0 2455
5. Akesson, Joel SWE 2333 . 0 . = * = . = . . 1.5 2391
6. Gavrikov, Viktor g LTU 2565 . . 0 = = * . = . . 1.5 2327
7. Bellon Lopez, Juan Manuel g ESP 2429 0 0 . = . . * . . 1 1.5 2424
8. Hultin, Johan SWE 2300 0 . . . = = . * 0 . 1.0 2286
9. Hector, Jonny g SWE 2518 0 0 . . . . . 1 * 0 1.0 2261
10. Meijers, Viesturs m LAT 2499 0 . 0 . . . 0 . 1 * 1.0 2292
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Alexei Shirov has a new webpage which includes an online school project
(together with GM Alfonso Romero and IM Javier Sanz both from Spain) and a
personal page within. The address is http://www.shirovonline.com, at the
moment everything is in Spanish although the English version should follow
soon.
Interestingly it gives news of the XIV Paul Keres Memorial Tallin
(Estonia) 3rd-4th January 2004 which Shirov won. I can't find games anywhere on
the internet.
XIV Paul Keres Memorial Tallin (Estonia)
3rd-4th January 2004
1. Shirov, Alexei 2736 ESP 5.5
2. Radjabov, Teimur 2656 AZE 4.5
3. Svesnikov, Eevgeni 2561 LAT 4
Dreev, Alexei 2682 RUS 4
5. Rozentalis, Eduardas 2625 LIT 3.5
6. Sulskis, Sarunas 2582 LIT 3
7. Rotsagov, Mihhail 2488 EST 2
8. Brodsky, Mihhail 2528 UKR 1.5
The 10th Open Bosnjaci took place 3rd-8th January 2004. Robert Zelcic
won the main open ahead of 4 other players on 6/9. There were B and women's
events also. My thanks to Mirjana Medic.
Internet coverage:
http://www.crochess.com/turniri/bosnjaci/04/index.htm
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10th Open Bosnjaci CRO (CRO), 3-8 i 2004
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1. Zelcic, Robert g CRO 2524 6 38.5
2. Drasko, Milan g SCG 2467 6 37.5
3. Stevic, Hrvoje g CRO 2537 6 37.5
4. Zufic, Miroslav m CRO 2387 6 36.0
5. Fercec, Nenad m CRO 2467 6 36.0
6. Saric, Ante m CRO 2379 5.5 38.0
7. Leventic, Ivan m CRO 2480 5.5 37.0
8. Blagojevic, Dragisa m SCG 2513 5.5 36.0
9. Jovanovic, Zoran CRO m CRO 2456 5.5 33.5
10. Goric, Esad f BIH 2385 5.5 33.5
11. Avdic, Adnan BIH 2214 5.5 31.0
12. Jovanic, Ognjen m CRO 2432 5.5 30.5
13. Drazic, Sinisa g SCG 2499 5 35.5
14. Ljubicic, Filip m CRO 2413 5 31.5
15. Jurkovic, Ante CRO 2319 5 28.5
16. Ascic, Pero f CRO 2317 4.5 37.0
17. Zivkovic, Vjekoslav CRO 2398 4.5 36.5
18. Saric, Ibro f BIH 2413 4.5 32.5
19. Brkic, Ante m CRO 2420 4.5 32.0
20. Biti, Ozren f CRO 2387 4.5 31.0
21. Janev, Evgeni g BUL 2403 4.5 31.0
34 players
The XXIX Seville Open takes place 9th-17th January 2004.
Internet coverage: http://www.fsajedrez.com/
Round 3 (of 9) Standings:
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XXIX Open Seville ESP (ESP), 9-17 i 2004
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1. Fernandez Romero, Ernesto m ESP 2425 3
2. Spraggett, Kevin g CAN 2536 3
3. Movsziszian, Karen g ARM 2497 3
4. Komljenovic, Davor g CRO 2441 3
5. Castellanos, Renier CHI 2438 3
6. Speck, Nick AUS 2381 3
7. Suba, Mihai g ROM 2522 3
8. Paunovic, Dragan m SCG 2517 3
9. Ivanov, Jordan m BUL 2406 3
10. Barria, Daniel f CHI 2351 3
11. Campos Moreno, Javier B m CHI 2498 3
12. Tissir, Mohamed m MAR 2436 3
13. Khamrakulov, Ibragim S m UZB 2452 3
14. Mirzoev, Azer g AZE 2551 3
15. Campora, Daniel H g ARG 2503 3
16. Matamoros Franco, Carlos S g ECU 2490 3
17. Veingold, Aleksandr m EST 2478 3
18. Rodriguez Guerrero, Enrique m ESP 2391 3
19. Van der Weide, Karel m NED 2436 3
20. Perez, Rodney m CUB 2458 3
21. Pogorelov, Ruslan g UKR 2451 3
22. Epishin, Vladimir g RUS 2633 2.5
23. Korneev, Oleg g RUS 2566 2.5
220 players
Julio Alberto González sends news for the 1st Bautista Boschi
Masters. This was a FIDE Category III event which took place 26th-30th December
2003, in Cipolleti City, Rio Negro province, Argentina. Organizer: IM Mario
Leskovar. Arbiter: IA Marcelo Hermida. GM Andrés Rodríguez (URU)
took first place with 8½/9. Matías Leskovar made a first IM norm.
Report in spanish: http://www.inforchess.com/news/arg047.htm
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1st Bautista Boschi Masters Cipolleti ARG (ARG), 26-30 xii 2003
cat. III (2308)
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0
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1. Rodriguez, Andres g URU 2498 * 1 1 = 1 1 1 1 1 1 8.5 2730
2. Leskovar, Matias ARG 2245 0 * = = 1 1 1 1 1 = 6.5 2481
3. Pacheco, Daniel ARG 2332 0 = * 0 = 1 1 0 1 1 5.0 2348
4. Aguila, Gustavo f ARG 2281 = = 1 * 0 = = 0 = 1 4.5 2311
5. Leskovar, Mario m ARG 2369 0 0 = 1 * 0 = 1 = 1 4.5 2301
6. Soto, Jorge PER 2364 0 0 0 = 1 * 0 = 1 1 4.0 2258
7. Valiente, Cristobal m PAR 2324 0 0 0 = = 1 * 1 = 0 3.5 2226
8. Szmetan, Ricardo f BAR 2322 0 0 1 1 0 = 0 * = 0 3.0 2181
9. Salazar, Carlos PER 2181 0 0 0 = = 0 = = * 1 3.0 2197
10. Pizarro, Pablo ARG 2164 0 = 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 * 2.5 2158
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The 24th Bethune International Open took place 26th-30th December 2003.
Andrei Shchekachev, Karel Van der Weide and Geert Van der Stricht finished on
6/7. Games from the final round unavailable.
Internet coverage: http://www.bethunechess.com
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24th Open Bethune FRA (FRA), 26-30 xii 2003
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1. Shchekachev, Andrei g RUS 2522 6,0 32,0 2675
2. Van der Weide, Karel m NED 2427 6,0 29,5 2603
3. Van der Stricht, Geert m BEL 2468 6,0 27,5 2573
4. Degraeve, Jean-Marc g FRA 2562 5,5 31,0 2547
5. Sprenger, Jan Michael m GER 2493 5,5 29,0 2475
6. Golubev, Mihail g UKR 2536 5,5 28,0 2494
7. Gharamian, Tigran ARM 2332 5,5 27,0 2391
8. Eliet, Nicolas m FRA 2432 5,5 25,5 2411
9. Bunzmann, Dimitrij g GER 2542 5,0 30,5 2507
10. Abeln, Michiel NED 2288 5,0 28,5 2366
11. Bouhallel, Rabah f FRA 2302 5,0 26,5 2377
12. Steenbekkers, Franck NED 2184 5,0 26,5 2323
13. Broekmeulen, Jasper NED ---- 5,0 26,0 2307
14. Wallart, Adrien FRA 2243 5,0 25,0 2280
15. Chemali, Lahcene FRA 2112 5,0 25,0 2255
16. Rigolot, Matthieu FRA 2063 5,0 24,0 2236
17. Tupet, Guillaume FRA 2048 5,0 22,5 2224
18. Mangelschots, Peter BEL 2128 5,0 21,5 2173
136 players
Alex Stripunsky and Pavel Blatny won the 86th New York Masters on 6th
January 2004 with 3.5/4. News John Fernandez.
Links: http://www.newyorkmasters.com
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1 2 3 4 Total
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1. Stripunsky, Alex g USA 2553 +11 + 5 + 7 = 2 3.5 ($245)
2. Blatny, Pavel g CZE 2452 +15 +14 + 4 = 1 3.5 ($245)
3. Izoria, Zviad g GEO 2553 =13 = 6 +12 +11 3.0 ($ 50)
4. Becerra, Julio g USA 2569 = 6 +16 - 2 +12 2.5
5. Sarkar, Justin m USA 2375 +17 - 1 +10 = 6 2.5 ($ 55)
6. Privman, Boris f USA 2241 = 4 = 3 + 8 = 5 2.5 ($ 55)
7. Wojtkiewicz, Aleks g USA 2564 +10 + 8 - 1 --- 2.0
8. Bonin, Jay m USA 2330 +18 - 7 - 6 +13 2.0
9. Margulis, Yevgeny USA 2316 -14 +15 -11 +18 2.0
10. Klein, Erez f USA 2292 - 7 +18 - 5 +15 2.0
11. Sivan, Noam ISR 2246 - 1 +17 + 9 - 3 2.0
12. Vovsha, Eli m ISR 2441 =16 +13 - 3 - 4 1.5
13. Shevelev, Danny f ISR 2310 = 3 -12 +16 - 8 1.5
14. Shabalov, Alex g USA 2623 + 9 - 2 --- --- 1.0
15. Harper, Ryan f TRI 2229 - 2 - 9 +18 -10 1.0
16. Lenderman, Alex f USA 2320 =12 - 4 -13 = 1.0
17. Widmaier, Marc USA 2062 - 5 -11 --- --- 0.0
18. Pressman, Leif USA ---- - 8 -10 -15 - 9 0.0
PRIZES
1ST - $340
2ND - $150
3RD - $ 50
U2400 - $110
"TAPOLCA" Open 9 rounds Swiss system Open chess tournament, Budapest,
Hungary, 9th-17th of January 2004 Sponsored by the Tapolca city
administration... Venue: Hungarian Chess Federation.
Round 3 Standings:
1. Kovacs Gabor 2408 3.0
Berczes Csaba JR 2302 3.0
Kassay Gabor Jr 2042 3.0
4. Galyas Miklos 2436 2.5
Jakab Attila 2411 2.5
Gonda Laszlo Jr 2390 2.5
Werner Dimo 2349 2.5
Harmatosi Jozsef 2313 2.5
Martini Balazs 2293 2.5
Jamrich Gyorgy 2288 2.5
Pasztor Ferenc 2262 2.5
Somogyi Istvan Sr 2256 2.5
Dombai Istvan 2217 2.5
Szell Lajos 2200 2.5
Radnai Adam JR 2149 2.5
Fenyes Gabor 2118 2.5
88 players
The 111th New Zealand Championships took place in Wellington 2nd-10th
January 2004. Anthony Ker took clear first with 8/11. Top seed Russell Dive
finished only in 9th place on 6/11. My thanks to Michael Freeman.
Official site: http://chess.wellington.net.nz/NZChamps.html
Leading Final Round 9 Standings
1. 2 Ker, Anthony m NZL 2310 8.0
2. 13 Wang, Puchen NZL 2181 7.5
3. 11 Green, Peter f NZL 2241 7.5
4. 5 Lukey, Stephen f NZL 2264 7.0
5. 6 Steadman, Michael NZL 2161 6.5
7 Wastney, Scott f NZL 2258 6.5
8 McLaren, Leonard NZL 2275 6.5
23 McNabb, Matthew NZL 2023 6.5
9. 1 Dive, Russell m NZL 2359 6.0
3 Smith, Bob f NZL 2294 6.0
9 Koeller, Olivier f NZL 2224 6.0
19 Dunn, Paul NZL 2157 6.0
24 Compton, Alistair NZL 2052 6.0
14. 4 Garbett, Paul f NZL 2304 5.5
10 Croad, Nic NZL 2245 5.5
18 Turner, Mike NZL 2099 5.5
17. 15 Stuart, Peter NZL 2179 5.0
16 van der Hoorn, Mark NZL 2143 5.0
25 McDonald, John NZL 2008 5.0
20. 12 Spain, Graeme NZL 2194 4.5
17 Goodhue, Nathan NZL 2127 4.5
20 Marner, Gavin NZL 1954 4.5
21 Lean, David NZL ---- 4.5
24. 14 Wojnar, Maciej NZL ---- 3.0
25. 26 Wilson, Jesse NZL ---- 2.5
26. 22 Nijman, Brian NZL ---- 2.0
Sinisa Joksic reports: It was unexpectedly easy for GM Stefan Djuric
(48) from Serbia and Montenegro to win the 3rd Interlaken Open. Djuric won
first five games and with comfortable two draws in last two rounds, took the
first prize.
Decisive was the series from rounds 3-5 when he outplayed Pinter,
Rukavina and Ikonnikov.
The great favorite, Vlastimil Hort, from Germany, who reaches 60 on
January 12th, suddenly lost in the 2nd round with Rukavina and the 4th with
Nelly Vidonyak and his ambitions were ended. In the end he was out of the money
prizes.
The top ten got money prizes and all other players got natural prizes.
This year Open took place December 26th-30th in the Hotel "Chalet Oberland"
with 39 players 6 GMs, 8 IMs.
The organisation was very good, without any problems for players or
arbiter Sinisa Joksic. Next year will be the 4th Interlaken Open from December
26th to 30th, 2004.
Final standings:
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1. Djuric, Stefan g SCG 2488 6.0;
2. Ikonnikov, Vyacheslav g RUS 2546 5.5 (34.0);
3. Chernov, Vadim m ROM 2421 5.5 (29.5);
4. Benkovic, Petar m SCG 2463 5.0 (30.5-193.0);
5. Pinter, Jozsef g HUN 2518 5.0 (30.5-191.0);
6. Rukavina, Josip m CRO 2422 4.5 (31.0);
7. Balogh, Csaba m HUN 2449 4.5 (30.5);
8. Vidoniak, Roman m UKR 2452 4.5 (30.0);
9. Sadeghi, Hassan SUI 2150 4.5 (28.5);
10. Peredy, Ferenc m HUN 2300 4.5 (28.0);
11. Hort, Vlastimil g GER 2546 4.5 (27.0);
12. Stojanovic, Mihajlo m SCG 2506 4.5 (25.5);
13. Nemet, Ivan g SUI 2381 4.0 (26.5);
14. Baerenfaller, Beat SUI ---- 4.5 (25.5);
15. Sutter, Dominik SUI ---- 4.0 (24.0-185.0);
16. Sudan, Georges SUI 2035 4.0 (24.0-182.0);
17. Gruner,Peter SUI ---- 4.0 (22.0);
18. Suri, Hans SUI 2135 4.0 (21.0);
19. Vidonyak, Nellya wm GER 2230 3.5 (26.0) etc
25. Czebe, Attila g HUN 2499 3.0
The Lilie Litomysl Open took place 26th December 2003 - 1st January 2004
in Litomysl - Czech Republic. The 5th christmas chess tournament was a 9 round
open.
Games not available.
Official site:
http://www.proclient.cz/a64/tournaments/litomysl2003/default.asp
Leading Final Round 9 Standings
1 IM Konopka Michal 2451 CZE 7 35½ 51 2341
2 GM Polak Tomas 2482 CZE 6½ 34½ 52½ 2321
3 FM Kulhanek Tomas 2362 CZE 6½ 34 50½ 2296
4 IM Priehoda Vitezslav 2372 SVK 6 36 52½ 2302
5 Cernousek Lukas 2302 CZE 6 33½ 50 2273
6 IM Bernasek Jan 2365 CZE 6 31½ 50 2307
7 FM Mudrak Josef 2387 CZE 6 30½ 45 2247
8 FM Karlik Vladimir 2296 CZE 6 29½ 45 2246
9 FM Luch Michal 2268 POL 6 29½ 43½ 2231
10 Zeleny Tomas 2262 CZE 6 29 43½ 2228
11 IM Gross Stefan 2310 CZE 6 27½ 38½ 2156
12 GM Plachetka Jan 2455 SVK 5½ 31½ 49 2244
13 Herbold Manfred 2129 GER 5½ 28½ 42 2117
45 players
The Hastings Challengers took place alongside the Premier 28th December
2003 to 5th January 2004.
Zahar Efimenko took clear firsts with a final round win against John
Shaw. He finished half a point clear of Bogdan Lalic, Colin McNab and Bartosz
Socko. No games available.
Official site: http://www.hastingschess.org.uk/
Pos Player NAT t RAT
1 Efimenko,Zahar........... UKR g 2547 7½ 9 7½ 2414 6.12 1.38
2 Lalic,Bogdan............. ENG g 2503 7 9 7 2408 5.67 1.33
3 Mcnab,Colin.............. SCO g 2379 7 9 7 2350 4.86 2.14
4 Socko,Bartosz............ POL g 2547 7 9 7 2419 6.03 0.97
5 Crouch,Colin............. ENG m 2377 6½ 9 6½ 2294 5.49 1.01
6 Dworakowska,Joanna....... POL wg 2379 6½ 9 6½ 2271 5.85 0.65
7 Gwaze,Robert............. ZIM im 2340 6½ 9 6½ 2349 4.41 2.09
8 Williams,Simon........... ENG m 2380 6½ 9 6½ 2318 5.31 1.19
9 D'costa,Lorin............ ENG 2351 6 8 5 2280 4.80 0.20
10 Gottschlich,Carsten...... GER 2338 6 9 6 2327 4.68 1.32
11 Houska,Jovanka........... ENG wg 2358 6 8 5½ 2304 4.64 0.86
12 Howell,David............. ENG f 2381 6 8 5 2350 4.32 0.68
13 Kuzmin,Gennadi........... UKR g 2520 6 9 6 2302 7.02 -1.02
14 Pert,Nicholas............ ENG g 2488 6 9 6 2323 6.48 -0.48
15 Rendle,Thomas............ ENG 2272 6 8 5 2243 4.32 0.68
16 Shaw,John................ SCO m 2465 6 9 6 2402 5.31 0.69
17 Wells,Peter.............. ENG g 2485 6 9 6 2315 6.48 -0.48
18 Cobb,James............... WLS f 2321 5½ 8 4½ 2271 4.56 -0.06
19 Hanley,Craig............. ENG f 2322 5½ 9 5½ 2237 5.58 -0.08
20 Hendriks,Willy........... NED m 2403 5½ 9 5½ 2309 5.67 -0.17
21 Knott,Simon.............. ENG m 2370 5½ 8 4½ 2238 5.44 -0.94
22 Kolbus,Dietmar........... GER 2315 5½ 8 4½ 2152 5.76 -1.26
23 Muir,Andrew.............. SCO m 2294 5½ 9 5½ 2332 4.05 1.45
24 Rayner,Francis........... WLS 2247 5½ 9 5½ 2255 4.41 1.09
25 Rudd,Jack................ ENG 2245 5½ 8 4½ 2244 4.00 0.50
26 Socko,Monika............. POL wg 2395 5½ 9 5½ 2202 6.75 -1.25
27 Webb,Laurence............ ENG f 2328 5½ 9 5½ 2210 5.94 -0.44
28 Wohl,Aleksandar.......... AUS m 2379 5½ 9 5½ 2232 6.30 -0.80
29 Woodward,Timothy......... ENG 2336 5½ 9 5½ 2248 5.58 -0.08
113 players
Support of the Congress was in part through the friends of Hastings
International Chess Congress. Here is a press release from them passed on by
Stewart Reuben.
FRIENDS OF HASTINGS INTERNATIONAL CHESS CONGRESS
We are sure that we can all agree that this year’s Hastings
International Chess Congress justified its status as part of the rich heritage
of Britain. It is by far the longest-running international chess congress in
the world. People are clamouring to be invited to the Premier, which provided a
rich contrast between players from several countries and different backgrounds.
The Challengers is another event of which we can be extremely proud and there
are a substantial number of events for players of all abilities and ages.
Including the one-day junior event, many local people play.
Chess plays an important role in the local community. The congress
provides extremely welcome post-Christmas business income for many local
companies, particularly those in the leisure industry.
Hastings Council remains the only one in the country that provides
substantial support for a chess event. We are deeply grateful for this.
Financial aid for 2003-4 was £26,000 and we are well aware there are many
calls on their resources. This included £5000 that matched funds raised
by the Committee, principally from Eurotunnel sponsorship and the Friends of
Hastings International Chess Congress.
This coming year they have announced we will receive £15,000 plus
a further £5,000 provided the same amount of ‘new’ money is
found. This might be in the form of: membership of The Friends, donations,
philanthropy, provision of necessary skills or equipment, or sponsorship. The
latter is the best route. The congress attracts worldwide publicity and it
would unquestionably be of commercial benefit to a suitable sponsor to have
their name associated with such a prestigious event.
Obviously we are going to find it very difficult to maintain the event
at the same level as this year. The Hastings Chess Congress Committee remains
committed to the Congress continuing, so that it will be able to celebrate its
Second Century in 2095.
There is pressing urgency. We need to know by June what level of income
we can expect to receive apart from that from entry fees. Without this
knowledge, it will be impossible to plan properly for the 2004-5 Congress,
which will commence as usual on 28 December. Please do support this worthy
cause.
The tiers of membership of The Friends Scheme are: Friend £25
Supporter £50 Benefactor £100 Vice-President £1000
Chairman Paul Smith Flat 2, 35 Cambridge Road Hastings TN34 1DJ.
Cheques should be made payable to Hastings International Chess Congress
The Rilton Cup took place in Stockholm, Sweden 27th December - 5th
January 2003. Nick De Firmian, Ralf Akesson and Tomi Nyback finished on 7/9. I
don't have official standings. I'm giving all the games again. There were a
number of errors including dates in the file I've published so far. Please
delete all Rilton games prior to this issue.
Internet coverage:
http://www.stockholmschack.nu/rilton/rilton2003.asp
The North American Open took place in Las Vegas 26th-29th December 2003.
Alexander Shabalov won the event which was a qualifier for the US
Championships.
Final table: http://www.chesstour.com/nao03p.htm.
Games from the final rounds now available. Source:
http://www.suburban-chess.org/nao/games.htm
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1. Shabalov, Alexander g USA 2597 5.5 20.0 22.5
2. Ehlvest, Jaan g EST 2602 5.0 19.0 22.0
3. Milov, Vadim g SUI 2574 5.0 19.0 21.5
4. Shulman, Yuri g USA 2564 5.0 17.5 20.0
5. Kacheishvili, Giorgi g GEO 2593 5.0 17.0 19.5
6. Najer, Evgeniy g RUS 2608 5.0 16.5 19.0
7. Filippov, Valerij g RUS 2630 4.5 23.5 26.5
8. Kaidanov, Gregory S g USA 2624 4.5 21.0 24.0
9. Izoria, Zviad g GEO 2546 4.5 20.0 22.0
10. Goldin, Alexander g USA 2629 4.5 18.5 21.5
11. Akobian, Varuzhan m USA 2537 4.5 16.5 19.0
12. Matikozian, Andranik m ARM 2450 4.5 16.0 18.0
13. Novikov, Igor A g USA 2594 4.0 20.5 22.0
14. Barcenilla, Rogelio m PHI 2494 4.0 20.0 22.5
15. Finegold, Benjamin m USA 2540 4.0 19.5 21.0 Q
16. Serper, Grigory g USA 2538 4.0 19.0 22.0 Q
17. Agrest, Evgenij g SWE 2605 4.0 18.5 21.5
18. Adamson, Robby f USA 2350 4.0 18.5 20.0 Q
19. Altounian, Levon f USA 2446 4.0 18.0 20.5 Q
20. Sharavdorj, Dashzeveg g MGL 2411 4.0 17.0 17.5
21. Ibragimov, Ildar g USA 2567 4.0 16.0 18.0
22. Tischbierek, Raj g GER 2519 4.0 16.0 18.0
23. Becerra Rivero, Julio g USA 2558 4.0 14.5 17.0 Q
24. Boros, Denes HUN 2393 3.5 21.5 23.0
25. Friedel, Joshua E f USA 2328 3.5 20.0 21.5 Q
26. Baburin, Alexander g IRL 2541 3.5 19.5 22.5
27. Muhammad, Stephen A f USA 2377 3.5 19.5 22.5 Q
28. Sevillano, Enrico m USA 2498 3.5 18.5 20.5
29. De Guzman, Ricardo m PHI 2417 3.5 18.0 20.5
30. Zak, Uriel m ISR 2356 3.5 18.0 20.5
105 players
Antonio Bento reports: Brazilian Open Minoxel took place January
8th-11th 2004 (87 players included 2 MI, 1MF amongst 30 FIDE rated players)
played usually at the Torre Palace Hotel, Brasília DF, Brazil. MI
Luís Henrique Coelho (performance over 2585) and Felipe El Debs
(performance over 2532) shared first place . MI Coelho had best Buchholz score.
MI Everaldo Matsuura took 3rd place with MF Marco Asfora and Juliano Resende
The event was the first qualifier tournament open (2 places) for the Brazilian
2004 Final Chess Championships.
Site: http://www.persocom.com.br/bcx/
Pairing, results, cross table, at
http://www.persocom.com.br/bcx/aberto2004fim.htm
games: soon available
IX Cesenatico International Open
The IX Cesenatico International Chess Open takes place in Cesenatico
(Italy) 4th-12th September 2004.Open A 9 rounds. Open B 8 rounds.
Organiser Jean Christophe Pirini email info@antiquascom.it Fax
+39547681217 # mobile phone +39335.6615956.
Further details: http://www.antiquascom.it/scacchi.htm
TESTA-GM-Tournament
The TESTA-GM-Tournament will take place from 20th - 28th Jan. 2004 in
Griesheim (near Darmstadt, Hessen, Germany) as 9 Round Robin.
The ten participants of this 4th tournament (X category) of the Chess
Club of Griesheim are GM Dimitrij Bunzmann, GM Sergey Galdunts, GM Miroslaw
Grabarczyk, GM Robert Kempinski, IM Lorenz Drabke, IM Bogdan Grabarczyk, IM
Vitaly Kunin, IM Leonid Milov, IM Piotr Murdzia, IM Michael Prusikhin.
Internet coverage:
http://www.schachverein-griesheim.de/2004gm/
IV Savaria Summer Open
IV Savaria Summer International Chess Open takes place in Szombathely,
Hungary 19th-26th July 2004. 9 round Swiss 90 minutes + 30 seconds/move.
Further Information:
KORPICS Zsolt H-9700 Szombathely, Rohonci 13. +(36)-30/951-0063
korpicschess@axelero.hu
PERGEL László H-9700 Szombathely, Tátra 2.
+(36)-30/530-4904 a_mester@freemail.hu
Hungarian chess tournaments Jan-August 2004
1. TAPOLCA Open 9 rounds Swiss, 9th-17th of January, Budapest, org.
Parej Jozsef, Mobile: +(36)-70-227-30-77; More info: firstsat@hu.inter.net
2. FIRST SATURDAY GM-IM-FM closed for norms, Budapest, 7th-19th of
February, Organizer: Nagy Laszlo, e-mail: firstsat@hu.inter.net Webpage:
http://www.firstsaturday.hu Internet
Chess Club nickname: MrFirstSaturday ICQ#: 44805877 Cell phone:
+(36)-30-2301914 Tel-fax: +(36-1)-2632859
3. FIRST SATURDAY GM-IM-FM, 6th-18th of March, org. NL.
4. SAVARIA-IM-1 closed tournament, Szombathely /250 km West from
Budapest/, 22nd March-1st of April, organizer: FM Korpics,Zsolt, e-mail:
korpicschess@axelero.hu
5. 20th BUDAPEST SPRING FESTIVAL, 9 rounds Swiss Open, 18th-27th of
March, Org.Nagy Laszlo
6. FIRST SATURDAY GM-IM-FM, 3rd-16th of April, org.NL.
7. SAVARIA-IM-2 closed, Szombathely, 19th-29th of April, org: Korpics
Zsolt;
8. FIRST SATURDAY GM-IM-FM, 1st-13th of May,
10. ELEKES memorial, Budapest GM-IM round robin, 15th-25th of May,
organizer: IM Zsinka, Laszlo, +(36)-20-9219197 e-mail: zsinkala@axelero.hu or:
zsinka@budapest.hu
11. FIRST SATURDAY GM-IM-FM, 5th-17th of June, Budapest, org.Nagy L.
12. BALATON OPEN and GM-IM closed about 20th-30th of June, org: IM
Rigo, e-mail: me-ri@axelero.hu /150 km West from Budapest/,
13. FIRST SATURDAY GM-IM-FM, 3rd-16th of July, Org: Nagy Laszlo,
14. Open EGER 9 rounds Swiss, 17th-25th of July /100 km North-East from
Budapest/ and GM-IM closed tmt, organizer: Rauch Ferenc, cell phone:
+(36)-30-326-3692, e-mail: rauch@freemail.hu, other organizer: Vajda, Albert
Sr. e-mail: avajda@udv.topnet.ro More info: Nagy Laszlo, e-mail:
firstsat@hu.inter.net
15. FIRST SATURDAY GM-IM-FM, 7th-19th of August 2004, org: NL.
16. Cat.XI. GM-closed, 10 participants, Budapest, 18th-27th of Aug.
Org: PALI, Gabor, e-mail: gaborpali@freemail.hu Mobile: +/36/-20-470-50-37
17. TALENTUM CUP Open 19th-27th of Aug. BALATONZAMARDI /200 km West
from Budapest/, organizer: MR VALIS, Janos e-mail: husi-sc@hu.inter.net
18. FIRST SATURDAY GM-IM-FM, 4th-16th of September, Org: NL.
Bermuda GM
There will be a six player double round GM Tournament in the Fourways
Inn in Bermuda, 15th-25th January 2004. Boris Gelfand, Viorel Iordachescu,
Bartlomiej Macieja, Sergey Movsesian, Alexander Shabalov & Giovanni Vescovi
for a 2648+ event. News Nigel Freeman.
Website likely to be: http://www.bermuda.bm/chess/
AS04 Centenary 2004
The AS04 Centenary 2004 9 round Open International Swiss Tournament
takes place in Copenhagen, Denmark February 7th-15th 2004. The event celebrates
the centenary of the Chess Club "Arbejdernes Skakforening af 1904".
Further information: http://www.as04.dk or contact Bo Garner
Christensen by e-mail: press@as04.dk or by telephone +45 20 29 66 91 or sign up
for our free electronic mailing-list for forthcoming press releases.
2nd Annual Western Pacific Open
2nd Annual Western Pacific Open. Burbank, CA, April 2-4, 2004. 5-SS.
$10,000 based on 200 players, $6000 guaranteed. Top section FIDE rated.
Further details: http://www.westernchess.com
Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic
The Lina Grumette Memorial Day Classic 2004. Glendale, CA, May 29-31,
2004. 6-SS. $20,000 based on 300 players, $10,000 guaranteed. Top section FIDE
rated.
Further details: http://www.westernchess.com
IM Jeremy Silman vs ROW
IM Jeremy Silman FIDE Rated 2384 is playing a "Rest of world" match
where players around the world will vote what they think is the best move
against him, and after five days the highest voted move will be automatically
played.
To join the rest of world game against Lorin simply register and login
at http://www.chessworld.net. The match
will be played at the rate of 5 days per move. Players will vote their moves by
clicking on the chess board while discussing and formulating strategies and
tactics in the Rest of World team forum.
Calcutta International Open
The Alekhine Chess Club will be holding the CALCUTTA INTERNATIONAL OPEN
CHESS TOURNAMENT, 2004, from 27th Feb to 7th March, 2004. Previously the event
was known as the GOODRICKE INTERNATIONAL OPEN CHESS TOURNAMENT, CALCUTTA.
The total prize fund will be $12000. Boarding & lodging will be
provided to all GMs, WGMs, IMs, WIMs. For details contact: Mr. Soumen Majumder,
Gorky Sadan, 3, Gorky Terrace, Calcutta - 700 017, Telephone: 091 033 2280
3858, Fax: 091 033 2247 9559 / 2283 2746 E-mail: gnca@vsnl.com
65th Square Website
There is a new Turkish website: http://www.65thsquare.org (note the change
of address). I have given an interview to the webmaster Alper Efe Ataman.
Gausdal Troll Masters 2004 Cancelled
Gausdal Troll Masters 2004 was due to take place 26th January - 3rd
February 2004. the event has now been cancelled due to problems with the
playing venue which is also the biggest sponsor.
Further details: http://eirikgu.home.online.no/troll2004/
Organiser and contact for events: IA & IO Hans Olav Lahlum (NOR) -
hanso.lahlum@c2i.net
2nd Nancy International
16-22 February 2004 in Nancy (France) 2nd international Chess Festival,
9 rounds closed tournaments 10 players. For any player between 1000 and 2300,
to obtain or to improve FIDE and National Elo + an IM-tournament (completed).
Prices : At least 200ˆ-120ˆ-80ˆ in each group. Info:
philippechr@wanadoo.fr and http://echiquier.nanceien.free.fr
Swiss Chess Tour 2004
The Swiss Chess Tour starts in Basle in the New Year (1.-4.1.2004.).
The 6th Hilton Open features with Vlastimil Hort, Yannick Pelletier, Andrei
Sokolov and Florian Jenni. They will play each other, one game on classic time
control and the other in rapid. Timetable of the 6th Hilton Open: 1.1.2004.
registration 10.00-12.00; 1.01.2004. Blitz open 21.00-23.00; 9 rounds, 5
minutes. 1.-4.1.2004. Fujitcu Siemens – Junior’s Open; 7 rounds, 4
hours. 1.-4.1.2004. Hilton Open; 7 rounds, 5 hours (40 moves-120 minutes, 30
minutes till the end.) 1.-4.1.2004. Baloise Open; 7 rounds, 4 hours (30
moves-90 minutes, 30 minutes till the and.) 1.-4.1.2004. Senior Open; same as
Baloise Open. 1.-2.1.2004. ITAG Tele-Rapid; with Hort, Pelletier, Sokolov,
Jenni; 15 minutes per game. 1.-4.1.2004. ITAG Masters (Hort, Pelletier,
Sokolov, Jenni); classic time control, 6 hours. 2.1.2004. Fujitsu Siemens
PC-Challenge (men&computer) 20.00-22.00. 4.1.2004. Closing ceremony
16.30-17.00.
Prizes: Hilton Open: 2000/1500/1200/800/600/500/2x400/2x300/2x200 Fr.
Special prizes (200 Fr. each): Best Lady, Senior (1944), Basler, Junior
(1984-87), Pupil (1988). Entry fee: 130 Fr. (FM & Juniors) GM & IM
free. At the door 10 Fr. Baloise Open: 500/400/2x300/2x200/4x150 Fr. Entry fee:
110 Fr. (Juniors 50 Fr.) At the door 10. Senior Open: 400/300/200 Fr. + natural
prizes Entry fee: 60 Fr. At the door 10 Fr. Fujitsu Siemens-Junior Open:
400/300/200 + natural prizes for all participants. Entry fee: 50 Fr. At the
door 10 Fr. Blitz Open: 300/200/150/2x100/2x50 Fr. Entry fee: 20 Fr. (Junior 5
Fr.) Venue Hotel Hilton Basle. More information and registration: Robert
Spoerri tel. +41+34+424-01-06, fax +41+34+424-01-07 E-mail info@beochess.ch
Further information: http://www.beochess.ch
GibTelecom Chess Festival Competition
A new competition is taking in The English Times from 6th December to
3rd January. Details of the Winning Move competition are as follows: The
GibTelecom Chess Festival is taking place January 26 to February 5, 2004 at the
4 star Caleta Hotel in Gibraltar. They are offering a fabulous prize worth
£1000 of a holiday for two for the whole event, including air travel from
Gatwick, Luton or Manchester, bed and breakfast accommodation and entry fees to
the competition. The winners must hold valid passports and visas, if relevant.
All correct entries sent in for the Winning Moves from 6 December up to and
including January 3, 2004 will automatically be entered for a chance to win
this prize.
The closing date is January 8. The prize is not transferable. The
editor's decision is final. Times rules apply.
Further details on the event
http://www.gibraltarchesscongress.com
or Tel 00350 76501
Stewart Reuben has sent a current list of invitees to the GibTelecom
Masters. He comments: 15 of these are females, including some of the best
players in the world. Of course tournaments solely for women, such as the
Olympiad, European Women's Championship, Women's World Championship have
attracted a much larger and stronger group. My question: In an open event, is
this the highest percentage and strongest group of female contestants ever to
take part in such an event? The Lloyds Bank Masters used to be very good from
this viewpoint, but female chess was weaker 10 years ago and the players there
were less strong at the top.
Alexei Dreev Russia GM 2705 Ranked 14 World
Nigel Short England GM 2701 Ranked 17 World
Vladimir Epishin Russia GM 2658 Ranked 37 World
Vasilios Kotronias Cyprus GM 2626 Ranked 67 World
Lenier Dominguez Cuba GM 2607 Ranked 96 World
Lazaro Bruzon Cuba GM 2603 Ranked 101 World
M. Al-Modiakhi Qatar GM 2588 Ranked 1 Qatar
Sarunas Sulskis Lithuania GM 2586 Ranked 2 Lithuania
Jon Speelman England GM 2575 Ranked 7 England
Vladislav Borovikov Ukraine GM 2571 Ranked 10= Ukraine
Pentala Harikrishna India GM 2570 Ranked 3 India
Sergey Karjakin Ukraine GM 2562 Youngest-ever GM
Mark Hebden England GM 2560 Ranked 8 England
Jonathan Rowson Scotland GM 2541 Ranked 1 Scotland
Dragan Solak Serbia,Monte GM 2539 Ranked 7 Serbia
Paul Motwani Scotland GM 2536 Scottish Champion 1=
Abhijit Kunte India GM 2535 British Champion
Dibyendu Barua India GM 2528 Commonwealth Champion
Evgeny Postni Israel GM 2526 Ranked 19 Israel
Alexander Fominyh Russia GM 2522 Ranked 84 Russia
Joe Gallagher Switzerland GM 2522 Ranked 4= Switzerland
Chris Ward England GM 2522 Ranked 11 England
John Emms England GM 2520 Ranked 12 England
Murray Chandler England GM 2508 Ranked 15 England
Bojan Vuckovic Serbia,Monte GM 2507 Ranked 17 Serbia
Bogdan Lalic England GM 2503 Ranked 17 England
Sergey Erenburg Israel IM 2500 Ranked 23 Israel
Antoaneta Stefanova Bulgaria GM/WGM 2497 Ranked 4 World
Zhu Chen China GM/WGM 2495 Woman World Champion
Nigel Davies England GM 2491 Ranked 23 England
Humpy Koneru India GM/WGM 2485 World U-20 Girls Gold 02
Peter Wells England GM 2485 Ranked 25 England
Jim Plaskett England GM 2483 Ranked 28 England
Gabriel Del Rio Spain GM 2480 Ranked 15 Spain
Pia Cramling Sweden GM/WGM 2470 Woman Europe Champion
John Shaw Scotland IM 2465 Ranked 3 Scotland
Davor Komljenovic Croatia GM 2440 Ranked 16 Croatia
Ketevan Arakhamia Georgia IM/WGM 2435 Scottish Champion 1=
S Vijayalakshmi India IM/WGM 2426 Ranked 2 India Women
Juan Bellon Spain GM 2425 Ranked 37 Spain
David Howell England FM 2381 12 years old, England 50
Colin McNab Scotland GM 2379 Ranked 4 Scotland
Daniel Contin Italy IM 2377 Ranked 18 Italy
Jovanka Houska England WGM 2358 Ranked 2 England Women
D Harika India WIM 2353
Steve Mannion Scotland IM 2348 Ranked 8 Scotland
5th Wellington College International
The 9 Round Swiss Wellington International (formerly the Yateley Manor
International but the venue has now changed to Wellington College, Crowthorne,
Berkshire. RG45 7PU).This is a qualifying event for the British Championships,
part of the BCF Grand Prix and will be rated by FIDE and BCF. The prize fund is
£1,000 (depends on entry) and includes a paid place in 2004 British
Championships (highest placed player not already qualified).
The event takes place over 2 weekends Friday 30th January to Sunday 1st
February 2004 and Saturday 7th to Sunday 8th February 2004 Venue: Wellington
College, Crowthorne, Berkshire RG45 7PU (35 miles south west of London)
Tournament Director: IM Andrew Martin. Chief Controller: Neville Belinfante
(BCF Arbiter) Rate of play is 40 moves in 2 hours followed by all remaining
moves in 1 hour. No adjournments.
Tournament Secretary Entries, requests for accommodation lists, travel
details, detailed map and other enquiries should be addressed to : Ray Clark
High Cedars, Oak End Way, Gerrards Cross, Bucks, SL9 8DA England Tel. (44)
(0)7802 306210 (Mon.-Fri. daytime) or Tel. (44) (0)1753 883300 (other times)
E-mail rayclark.mc@tiscali.co.uk
Entry Form:
http://www.bcf.org.uk/calendar/wellington04_dec03.doc
6th Annual ChessAward
Visitors can now nominate their favourite chess website for the 6th
Annual ChessAwards in 13 different categories. Deadline 31st December 2003.
Between January 1st to 20th 2004, visitors will be given the opportunity to
vote on the nominated sites. The winners will be presented the 1st of Febuary
2004.
Website: http://www.chessaward.com
Ken Whyld Association Founded
Calle Erlandsson reports: The Ken Whyld Association has been founded in
Brunswick, Germany. The British chess historian Ken Whyld was one of the
promotors of the chess historical association which was eventually founded
after being in the planning for 20 years was founded in Amsterdam in 2002.
Whyld died 77 years old on July 11, 2003, and regretfully he never saw the
realisation of the society that come to wear his name. KWA was founded on
November 21st in Brunswick (Braunschweig), Germany, and has so far 78 members
from 22 nations. Jurgen Stigter, Amsterdam, was elected as KWA's first
president and Peter Holmgren of Tyresö, Sweden, as deputy chairman. Hans
Engberts of Utrecht, The Netherlands, Michael Negele of Wuppertal, Germany and
Roger Klittich of Brunswick also were elected as members of the board.
Correpondence chess GM Juan Morgado had travelled all the long way from Buenos
Aires to participate. He will be the KWA contact person in Latin America.
The excursion to Bibliotheca Augusta - the Duke August library - in the
adjacent town Wolfenbüttel gave possibility to watch the first German
chess book as well as the manuscript, Gustavus Selenus: Das Schach- oder
Köningspiel, printed in 1616. Germany's so-called Golden Book could also
be seen with its illuminations from the 12th century. It can be seen at
Wolfenbüttel six weeks a year and is the most valuable book in the
country. It was bought some years ago for 37 million DM or about 14 million
British Pounds.
On the KWAs homepage there are already a lot of information about the
association, for example reports from the events in Brunswich and
Wolfenbüttel. The annual membership fee for the KWA is EUR 50 and shall be
paid from January 2004. If you are interested in joining the KWA you can do
this through the homepage.
Website: http://www.kwabc.com/,
http://www.kwabc.com/Homepage-UK/Foundation.htm and
http://www.kwabc.com/Homepage-UK/Foundation2.htm
33rd International Rapid Chess Tournament Herford
Herford, 19th-20th June 2004 33rd International Rapid Chess Tournament
2004. Grand-Prix of Sparkasse Herford. Qualification tournament for the German
Rapid Championships. 11 Rounds. Guaranteed Prize fund: € 1.500. 1st Prize
€ 500.-, Info:
http://www.schach.com/herford/turnier/2004/herford2004ausschreibung.htm
Homepage: http://www.schach.com/herford/
12th International Raiffeisen Donau Open
12th International Raiffeisen DONAU OPEN 2003 26th-31st December 2003
Place: Aschacher Veranstaltungszentrum Bahnhofstrasse 6 A- 4082 Aschach an der
Donau AUSTRIA Turnaments A - FIDE Open open to all B - Turnier Elo under 2000 C
- Turnier Elo under 1600 7 rounds - Swiss system - FIDE rated time: 40 moves/2
hours, then 1 hour for the rest Information Günter Mitterhuemer Seebach
19, A-4070 Eferding Tel.: 0 72 72 / 43 98 , Fax 0 72 73 / 63 36 15 E-mail:
guenter.mitterhuemer@schach.at
British Simul Record Attempt for Charity
Andrew Martin writes: We are planning to break Ulf Andersson's World
Record for the most opponents played simultaneously at one sitting (currently
310). We have set up a website which will enable players to enter online and
gives details of the event which will take place at Wellington College,
Crowthorne, Berkshire on Saturday 21st Feb 2004. The event forms an integral
part of the BCF Centenary Celebrations.
Entry is free although players will be asked to try and raise money for
charity and sponsorship forms will be issued. All sponsorship proceeds will go
to youth charities and activities involving young people.
Website: http://www.chessworldrecord.co.uk
Chennai International
1st International Open Chess Tournament organised by the Saranya Chess
Centre and WIN TV, Chennai (Madras), India from January 21st to February 1st,
2004. Prize fund Rs.500,000 (about $11,000). 13 rounds Swiss. Venue: Hotel
President, 25, Dr Radhakrishnan Road, Mylapore, Chennai 600004. Inauguration:
Jan 21 at 5 p.m., Closing ceremony Feb 1, 5 p.m. Appearance fee for GMs rated
above 2500: Rs.25,000 (about USD 550) but preconfirmation with organiser is a
must. Free entry for IMs, IWMs, GMs, WGMs and those rated above 2400+ For
others, there is an entry fee based on Elo rating. For details contact: Manuel
Aaron at e-mail: tnca@eth.net or mobile +91-44-31039257 or N.N.Sivagnanam,
e-mail: scc_sivagnanam@yahoo.com or mobile +91-44-32714005. Further details: at
http://www.tamilchess.com/Ad_tour/tour3.html
Praha and Marianske Lazne (CZE)
3 International Chess Tournaments will be held in the Czech Republic.
Open Praha 2004 (16th-23rd January 2004)
Marianske Lazne Open 2004 24th-31st January 2004
2nd round robin master tournament category 3.-4. FIDE Marianske Lazne
2004 24th January - 1st February 2004
Details: Dr. Jan Mazuch, Director of CZECH OPEN & CZECH TOUR -
j.mazuch@avekont.cz
Links: http://www.czechopen.net,
http://www.czechtour.net and
http://www.avekont.cz/calendar/
9th HIT Open
The 9th HIT Open takes place 30th January - 5th February 2004. Further
details: tel.: ++386 5 3332174,fax: ++386 5 3025088, e-mail:
krapse.stefan@siol.net. I couldn't get the website:
http://skng.homeftp.net/ to work.
Linares 2004
The lineup for Linares 2004 looks like being Gary Kasparov 2830 Vladimir
Kramnik 2770 Veselin Topalov Peter Leko 2722 Alexei Shirov 2737 Paco Vallejo
2662 Teimour Radjabov 2650.
Dates are as follows: February 18th (draw of lots) Rd1 Feb. 19th Round
14 (Final) March 5th - Rest days Feb. 24th and March 1st.
German National Team vs. Kramnik
Vladimir Kramnik will play the German National Team in a simultaneous
exhibition. The match will take place 29th January 2004 at 4pm at the Centro
Dannemann, in Brissago, on the shores of the Lago Maggiore.
The 2nd "Dannemann Chess Classico" will see Kramnik play against:
Christopher Lutz, Rustem Dautov, Dr. Robert Hübner and Klaus Bischoff.
Vladimir Kramnik will have 4 hours for his moves on all four boards,
while the German Grandmasters will have three hours each.
Germany’s public television network, Westdeutsche Fernsehen (WDR),
plans a 60-minute special possibly to be aired on Sunday 1st February 2004.
Further information will be available at
http://www.dannemann.com from December,
this will be the official site for the event.
Aeroflot Open
The International Chess Open Festival "Aeroflot Open 2004" will be held
in Moscow from 16th February (the day of arrival) to 26th February 2004 (the
day of departure). The official hotel and tournament venue is the hotel
"Rossija".
Further details: http://www.aeroflotchess.com/regulp.htm
Western Canadian Open
The Western Canadian Open takes plce July 9th-18th, 2004. The FIDE
rated event is organised by the British Columbia Chess Federation.
Further details: http://www.chessbc.com
Narender Nath Memorial Chess Tournament
The 3rd Annual Narender Nath Memorial Chess Tournament commemorating a
man who died in the World Trade Center on September 11th 2001 is underway. The
event raises money for charity.
Details: http://www.nathchesstournament.com/
28th Kings Head Rapidplay
The 28th Kings Head Rapidplay will take place on Saturday 13 March
2004,
6-round Swiss rapidplay (30 minutes), prize fund £650, entry fee
£17
Further info: http://www.khcc.org.uk
Chess Exhibition in Cleveland Ohio
The Worlds of Chess Champions exhibition contains items including
Egyptian chess pieces, commemorative stamps, autographed material, rare books
and original manuscripts.
The event is in Cleveland OH. The Cleveland Public Library’s John
G. White Chess and Checkers Collection is currently exhibiting an installation
titled, Worlds of Chess Champions. This temporary exhibition is located in the
third floor exhibition hall of the Main Building, 325 Superior Ave., N.E. The
Library exhibition is free and open to the public. Paid parking is available on
Rockwell, one block north of Superior Ave.
Worlds of Chess Champions puts chess into context through the lives of
chess experts, authors, and champions. This exhibition sets the historical
stage of chess champions from the 19th Century to the present. To illustrate
the context of chess in the world, the earliest items displayed feature chess
pieces from Egypt dating back to 1300 B.C. Other early items on display from
the John G. White Chess and Checkers Collection include original manuscripts
from the 16th, 17th, and 18th Centuries. Other rare and interesting items
include a death mask photograph of an early 19th-century player, commemorative
chess stamps, hand-written letters by and about world-famous chess champions,
autographed material, and published books by chess champions.
Some of the materials in Worlds of Chess Champions have never before
been exhibited. The John G. White Chess and Checkers Collection is the
world’s largest and most comprehensive chess collection. The collection
contains chess sets and pieces as well as material related to chess. Many
stamps commemorating chess champions are in the exhibition. Newspaper and
magazine clippings, chess championship programs, score sheets from games, and
other rare items will be on display through June 12, 2004.
New York Masters
Regular competition for players in New York Rated 2200 and above.
Further details: http://www.newyorkmasters.com/