Featured Tournaments

Follow the World Cup/ Suivez la Coupe du Monde

Submitted by Roman Sarrazin-... on Fri, 08/09/2013 - 14:30

The World Cup will be taking place in Tromsø, Norway, from Aug 10 to Sept 3. The two games of the first round will start on Sunday, Aug 11, 9PM (EST) and Monday, Aug 12, 9PM (EST).

(113) CAN Bator Sambuev 2524 vs 2739 Alexander Morozevich RUS (16)
(98) CAN Eric Hansen 2584 vs 2707 Vladimir Malakhov RUS (31)

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CO 2013 : GM Hansen and GM Sokolov leading after 6 rounds

Submitted by Felix Dumont on Thu, 07/18/2013 - 09:15

IMs Hambleton and Gerzhoy are following (along with GMs Short, Rozentalis and Bruzon) with 5/6. Their norm chances are very slim, as most of their opponents are Canadian, but they can still win some big money.

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Follow the 2013 Canadian Open

Submitted by Roman Sarrazin-... on Mon, 07/15/2013 - 15:15

The Canadian Open is taking place in Ottawa, on July 13-20. It is a one-section 9 rounds swiss tournament, featuring 181 players, including 12 GMs and 18 IM/FM. They will be playing one game a day, fighting for the $5000 first prize (based on 200 entries).