17th Univé Crown Group in Hoogeveen October 20-26, 2013 Michael Adams, England 2740 Wesley So, Philippines 2705 Loek van Wely, Netherlands 2693 Robin van Kampen, Netherlands 2592 2683 (category 18) Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Sokolov, Van Wely lead Sigeman after 4
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Sokolov, Rapport, and Van Wely share Sigeman lead after 3
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Loek van Wely grabbed clear first place at Sydney
Dutch GM Loek van Wely grabbed the winner’s trophy at the Sidney International Open 2013 which took place on 2nd – 7th April at the Parramatta Town Hall in the Australian city. Van Wely obtained 7.5/9 points to edge Doeberl Cup winner Li Chao...
3-way tie for 1st at Remco Heite
Final standings 1. Van Wely, Loek NED 2691 X 1 0 ½ 1 ½ 3 2. Fridman, Daniel GER 2668 0 X 1 ½ ½ 1 3 3. Ernst, Sipke NED 2552 1 0 X ½ ½ 1 3...
GM van Wely got detained, handcuffed and escorted by police to a plane and deported
Van Wely denied entry to U.S. for lacking a work visa On Monday night at Newark Airport Loek van Wely was denied to enter the United States because he “lacked a work visa”. When the Dutch grandmaster told the...
Fressinet and Van Wely win 11th Festival International des Echecs de la ville de Chefchaouen
The 11th Festival International des Echecs de la ville de Chefchaouen was held on 1-5th July at the Cultural and Sports Complex Mohammed VI in Chefchaouen, Tangier-Tetouan province, Morocco. The Main Event was the 9-round swiss semi open with...