The field by rating order as of July 2007 (Expected changes for October 2007) 1. Anand (IND) 2792 (2790)3. Kramnik (RUS) 2769 (2779)5. Morozevich (RUS) 2758 (2766)7. Leko (HUN) 2751 (2755)8. Aronian (ARM) 2750 (No change)12. Svidler (RUS) 2735...
5 days to go!
5 days to go before the World Championship in Mexico City! Here are the results in my World Championship Poll: Anand (IND) 40%Kramnik (RUS) 34%Aronian (ARM) 16%Leko (HUN) 4%Gelfand (ISR) 3%Morozevich (RUS) 2%Grischuk (RUS) 1%Svidler (RUS) 0% I will...
Chess in Mexico
World class chess in Mexico Chess enthusiasts reckon 1932 as the year when world class players, leaded by Alexander Alekhine, landed in Mexico City. The Mexico City International Tournament had a second edition in 1935, with Reuben Fine as...
World Memory Championship includes Chess
Top brains vying for world memory title…TODAY will see the start of a gruelling three-day competition in which some of the brightest minds in the world will be vying for the title of champion. The World Memory Championship (WMC),...
Chess Trivia
The World Championship in Mexico City will start in exactly 2 weeks. Here are some WC Trivia for you: 1. Can you name the oldest player in this event?2. Can you name the youngest?3. Can you name all World...
Mexico City in 16 days
We are now only 16 days away from the World Championship in Mexico City. Our poll revealed that Kramnik and Anand are the 2 favorites to win with Aronian in 3rd. But what do you think will be the...
Analysis of the 8 players in Mexico City
The World Championship in Mexico City is 20 days away. Here are the 8 players who will fight for the crown: Kramnik (Russia)Anand (India)Svidler (Russia)Morozevich (Russia) Aronian (Armenia)Leko (Hungary)Gelfand (Israel)Grischuk (Russia) What are some of the strengths and weaknesses...
High speed Internet
Cartoon by P Steiner, July 5th 1993, the New Yorker I finally got High Speed Internet connection at my new home in Texas. This blog should be back to normal speed now 🙂 I will have extensive coverage of...
Kramnik leads WC poll
Click here to visit the OFFICIAL World Championship website.A few days ago, I posted this: 8 men, (now) 23 days to go, 1 title. Who will win it? Kramnik (RUS)Anand (IND)Svidler (RUS)Morozevich (RUS)Aronian (ARM)Leko (HUN)Gelfand (ISR)Grischuk (RUS) Who will...
Chessdom – Official media partner of the WC
Chessdom is official media partner of the World Chess Championship Mexico 2007! Expect videos, reports, and games with prizes Yes, it is official! We had the talks with our friends and colleagues as well as members from the organizig...