| ID | Country/Region | Name | Gender | WXF Title |
| A01 | China | Lv, Qin | Male | International Grandmaster |
| A02 | China | Hu, Ronghua | Male | International Grandmaster |
| A03 | Chinese Taipei | Wu, Kui Lin | Male | International Grandmaster |
| A04 | China | Zhao, Guorong | Male | International Grandmaster |
| A05 | China | Li, Laiqun | Male | International Grandmaster |
| A06 | Chinese Taipei | Ma, Chung Wei | Male | International Grandmaster |
| A07 | China | Xu, Tianhong | Male | International Grandmaster |
| A08 | China | Tao, Hanming | Male | International Grandmaster |
| A09 | China | Xu, Yinchuan | Male | International Grandmaster |
| A10 | China | Yu, Youhua | Male | International Grandmaster |
domenica 30 dicembre 2018
Xiangqi 象棋 WXF Titled Players List (Public Edition)
giovedì 27 dicembre 2018
The best of Praggnanandhaa and Nihal Sarin | ft. Rupali Mullick at Sunway Sitges 2018
At the Sunway Sitges Chess Festival 2018, Nihal Sarin and R.
Praggnanandhaa faced each other in the final round. It was a short draw
between the two. After the game and the tournament ended ChessBase India
correspondent Rupali Mullick interviewed these two youngsters together.
It is one of the most free flowing interviews of Pragg and Nihal that
you will see loaded with chess analysis - both Pragg and Nihal analyze
all their ten games from the event, questions about their chess
routines, preparations, mother's roles, future aims and motivations and
much more. It is an interview that takes you into the minds of these two
super talents of Indian chess and at the same time makes you realize
how good friends Pragg and Nihal are of each other.
Andreikin vs Sasikiran | Sunway Sitges 2018 Blitz Playoff 1.1
The Sunway Sitges Chess ended with GM Alonso Rosell Alvar winning the
title with 8.0/10. But there were seven players with a score of 7.5/10.
The organizers took places 2-3-4 and organized a blitz playoff. The
first match would be between places 3 (Andreikin) vs 4 (Sasikiran). The
one who wins it would play a blitz match against Inarkiev.
The match for spots 3 and 4 was between Andreikin and Sasikiran. It was
two games of 5+3 and if the score is tied aNuovo post t 1-1, it would move into
armageddon. This is game one of the blitz match. Check it out what
happened.
lunedì 24 dicembre 2018
World Tafl Federation Rating Top 10 players, December 2018
Dal sito della WTF http://aagenielsen.dk/
2109 casshern, Los Angeles, USA (751) (IM)
2034 Plantagenet, Châlons-en-Champagne, FR (493) (GM)
1918 OdinHimself, Valaskjálf, Asgard (345) (IM)
1876 herjan, Formby, UK (246) (GM)
1849 crust, somerset, UK (3037) (GM)
1846 mmagari, Milano, Italia (828)
1831 Sigurd, Pennsylvania, Vinland (103)
1814 Ded Fomich, Moskvagarðr, Garðaríki (359)
1812 Adam, Tønsberg, Norway (689) (GM)
1809 fjorlag, Valhalla, (144)
domenica 16 dicembre 2018
sabato 15 dicembre 2018
Karjakin vs Praggnanandhaa Tata Steel Chess India 2018
Pragg had already played a 2-game blitz match against Karjakin at the
Aeroflot Blitz 2018. He had lost 1.5-0.5. This was another chance for
him to beat the minister of Defence at round 5 of Tata Steel Chess India
2018. Would little Pragg be able to achieve that? Check the video to
find out!
venerdì 14 dicembre 2018
mercoledì 12 dicembre 2018
lunedì 10 dicembre 2018
Praggnanandhaa - Harikrishna | Tata Steel Chess 2018 Blitz
On one hand you have the super strong, calm and experienced GM P. Harikrishna. On the other you have the super talent Praggnanandhaa. Both played an interesting game of blitz at the 10th round of the Tata Steel Chess Blitz 2018, we present that you here.
giovedì 6 dicembre 2018
lunedì 12 novembre 2018
'The prodigy' Nihal vs 'The Legend' Anand | Tata Steel Chess India 2018
14-year old Nihal Sarin faced the legendary Vishy Anand in the 8th and penultimate round of Tata Steel Chess India 2018
venerdì 9 novembre 2018
Battle of youth vs experience | Levon Aronian vs Nihal Sarin
This is the entire footage from round two duel at the Tata Steel Chess 2018 Rapid between Levon Aronian and Nihal Sarin.
mercoledì 7 novembre 2018
Diptayan Ghosh beats Wesley So in Street Chess
Full Match: Kolkata's youngest Grandmaster Diptayan Ghosh beats Wesley So in a street chess under Gariahat flyover, a noisy area at Gariahat Chess Club, Kolkata. Video: Shahid Ahmed
sabato 3 novembre 2018
He is just 6 years old but knows the names of all the World Champions from Steinitz to Carlsen!
Nivaan Khandhadia is an amazing chess prodigy. Hailing from Pune, the
boy is just 6 years old but can remember the names of all the World
Champions from Steinitz to Carlsen.
Not only that Nivaan can remember his 40+ moves long game and ideas
behind all the moves he and his opponent has played. The boy is a real
talent and if nurtured well can surely become a future top class player.
In this video you get a glimpse of how talented Nivaan is.
giovedì 1 novembre 2018
mercoledì 31 ottobre 2018
domenica 28 ottobre 2018
mercoledì 24 ottobre 2018
lunedì 22 ottobre 2018
domenica 21 ottobre 2018
venerdì 19 ottobre 2018
History of Korean Baduk
The Early Stage (the Three Nation Period)
There have been six stages in the history of Korean Baduk: its introduction(Old Chosun until Unified Silla), its popularization period(Koryo until the mid-Chosun),the dominance of Sunjang Baduk(until the end of Chosun), the introduction of international rules(to 1945),the rising standard of Korean Baduk(1954-1989), the golden age(1989-present day).
The earliest Baduk story is told in Samguk-Sagi(History of the Three Nation)in the volume 'Paekche-bongi,Kae-ro-wang', which is the earliest history book, written retrospectively by Kim Bu-sik about the Three Nation period. This story is about a monk Do-rim from Koguryo.
"The expansionist King of Koguryo, Jang-su, sent his national Baduk master, the monk Do-rim, to the rival state Paekche to infiltrate the King's court, posing ad an exile. Kink Kae-ro of Paekche befriended Do-rim as a fellow player, and he persuaded Kae-ro to undertake extravagant public works such as new palaces. Once Paekche was depleted of its resources, Do-rim sent word to King Jang-su, who promptly invaded successfully in just seven days, with a minimum of conflict. King Kae-ro was killed and the Crown Prince escaped with his life to Ungjin to rebuild what was left of his country."
This took place in about AD 475, and is the most important international incident in which Baduk was intimately involved. Several stories involving Baduk are contained in the semi-historical book Samguk-yusa(Tale of the three Nations)demonstrating that Baduk was quite widespread and influential at national courts.
That Baduk was the preferred game in the three nations that cecame Korea, is also suggested by the 'Koguryo-jeon' chapters of Sindang-seo Xin Tang Shu(New Tang Histories), running to many volumes, and 'Paekche-jeon' chaprers of the Huju-seo[Hou Zhou Shu(History of the Later Zhou)
Popularization Stage (Koryo until mid-Chosun)
In Koryo before the Japanese invasion of 1592 (mid- Chosun era), Baduk came to be played throughout the upper classes. Thanks to many books we know that Baduk was played by the Kings Ye-jong and Kongmin- wang of Koryo; the Princes Yang-nyeong and An- pyeong of Chosun; the Senior Ministers Wu-tak, who was responsible for the celebrated mountain rock- hewn Baduk board, Lee Sek, who wrote the first Baduk literary note 'Gigi' , and Chung Mongju; the generals Kangjo, who played Baduk in camp, and Choi Chung- hun; the scholars Lee Gyubo and the Jukrim-chilhyun(seven wise men of Bamboo Wood, an intellectual retreat).
In particular, many scholars of the early Chosun period - Lee Gyubo, Seo Geojung, Sin Sukju, Lee Seok- hyung, Seong Hyun and other - regarded Baduk as a social refinement and wrote many Baduk poems, and literary notes.
The Golden Age of Sunjang Baduk (mid-Chosun until End of Chosun)
Through the end of 16th century, Baduk grew in popularity with both of the Yang-ban (equivalently ranked parallel civil and military upper classes).
It was one of the four gentlemanly arts (music, Baduk, painting and calligraphy) which they had to study.
The intelligentsia of the time have left us many writings about Baduk: General Lee Soon-sin' s Campaign Diaries, the female poet 'Hyuk-gi'(the first Baduk literary essay), Chung Won-yong 's ' Ki-seol ' (a baduk literary note), are prominent amongst numerous surviving documents demonstrating Baduk 's popularity at this time.
This is the period when Yu Seong-ryong is believed to have devised Sunjang Baduk. The Kuksu (national master) title was first recognized during this period, and the succession is still maintained to the present day.
Famous strong Baduk players included Lee Deok-won who played with Li Rusong, the general of the reinforcing Chinese army, Yun Hong-yim, Yu Chang-hong, the artist Choi Buk, Sin Gyeong, Whang-O and others.
Introduction of the International Rules of Baduk
Sunjang Baduk is quite different from Baduk as played internationally. The Japanese introduced the international rules of Baduk, as well as westernizing ideas, during their period of occupation from the late 19th century. Baduk ' s popularity spread through all social classes very quickly. Kim Man-su, Bek Nam-gyu and Noh Sa-cho were recognized as Kuksu, but in the Sunjang Baduk succession.
The Rules of Sunjang Baduk
The first 16 moves are prescribed and Black makes the first free play, leading straight into a fierce middle game. For this reason Sunjang Baduk, as a game, is considered both pragmatic and aggressive. Perhaps this is why the character of Korean Baduk player is the way it is. The other main difference is in the scoring. After all plays have been made, as many internal stones as possible are removed, leaving continuous boundaries. These need not be solidly connected, but no part of the boundary may be in dansu (atari). Then the totals of territory controlled are counted, with prisoners ignored.
http://english.baduk.or.kr/sub01_01.htm?menu=f11
There have been six stages in the history of Korean Baduk: its introduction(Old Chosun until Unified Silla), its popularization period(Koryo until the mid-Chosun),the dominance of Sunjang Baduk(until the end of Chosun), the introduction of international rules(to 1945),the rising standard of Korean Baduk(1954-1989), the golden age(1989-present day).
The earliest Baduk story is told in Samguk-Sagi(History of the Three Nation)in the volume 'Paekche-bongi,Kae-ro-wang', which is the earliest history book, written retrospectively by Kim Bu-sik about the Three Nation period. This story is about a monk Do-rim from Koguryo.
"The expansionist King of Koguryo, Jang-su, sent his national Baduk master, the monk Do-rim, to the rival state Paekche to infiltrate the King's court, posing ad an exile. Kink Kae-ro of Paekche befriended Do-rim as a fellow player, and he persuaded Kae-ro to undertake extravagant public works such as new palaces. Once Paekche was depleted of its resources, Do-rim sent word to King Jang-su, who promptly invaded successfully in just seven days, with a minimum of conflict. King Kae-ro was killed and the Crown Prince escaped with his life to Ungjin to rebuild what was left of his country."
This took place in about AD 475, and is the most important international incident in which Baduk was intimately involved. Several stories involving Baduk are contained in the semi-historical book Samguk-yusa(Tale of the three Nations)demonstrating that Baduk was quite widespread and influential at national courts.
That Baduk was the preferred game in the three nations that cecame Korea, is also suggested by the 'Koguryo-jeon' chapters of Sindang-seo Xin Tang Shu(New Tang Histories), running to many volumes, and 'Paekche-jeon' chaprers of the Huju-seo[Hou Zhou Shu(History of the Later Zhou)
Popularization Stage (Koryo until mid-Chosun)
In Koryo before the Japanese invasion of 1592 (mid- Chosun era), Baduk came to be played throughout the upper classes. Thanks to many books we know that Baduk was played by the Kings Ye-jong and Kongmin- wang of Koryo; the Princes Yang-nyeong and An- pyeong of Chosun; the Senior Ministers Wu-tak, who was responsible for the celebrated mountain rock- hewn Baduk board, Lee Sek, who wrote the first Baduk literary note 'Gigi' , and Chung Mongju; the generals Kangjo, who played Baduk in camp, and Choi Chung- hun; the scholars Lee Gyubo and the Jukrim-chilhyun(seven wise men of Bamboo Wood, an intellectual retreat).
In particular, many scholars of the early Chosun period - Lee Gyubo, Seo Geojung, Sin Sukju, Lee Seok- hyung, Seong Hyun and other - regarded Baduk as a social refinement and wrote many Baduk poems, and literary notes.
The Golden Age of Sunjang Baduk (mid-Chosun until End of Chosun)
Through the end of 16th century, Baduk grew in popularity with both of the Yang-ban (equivalently ranked parallel civil and military upper classes).
It was one of the four gentlemanly arts (music, Baduk, painting and calligraphy) which they had to study.
The intelligentsia of the time have left us many writings about Baduk: General Lee Soon-sin' s Campaign Diaries, the female poet 'Hyuk-gi'(the first Baduk literary essay), Chung Won-yong 's ' Ki-seol ' (a baduk literary note), are prominent amongst numerous surviving documents demonstrating Baduk 's popularity at this time.
This is the period when Yu Seong-ryong is believed to have devised Sunjang Baduk. The Kuksu (national master) title was first recognized during this period, and the succession is still maintained to the present day.
Famous strong Baduk players included Lee Deok-won who played with Li Rusong, the general of the reinforcing Chinese army, Yun Hong-yim, Yu Chang-hong, the artist Choi Buk, Sin Gyeong, Whang-O and others.
Introduction of the International Rules of Baduk
Sunjang Baduk is quite different from Baduk as played internationally. The Japanese introduced the international rules of Baduk, as well as westernizing ideas, during their period of occupation from the late 19th century. Baduk ' s popularity spread through all social classes very quickly. Kim Man-su, Bek Nam-gyu and Noh Sa-cho were recognized as Kuksu, but in the Sunjang Baduk succession.
The Rules of Sunjang Baduk
The first 16 moves are prescribed and Black makes the first free play, leading straight into a fierce middle game. For this reason Sunjang Baduk, as a game, is considered both pragmatic and aggressive. Perhaps this is why the character of Korean Baduk player is the way it is. The other main difference is in the scoring. After all plays have been made, as many internal stones as possible are removed, leaving continuous boundaries. These need not be solidly connected, but no part of the boundary may be in dansu (atari). Then the totals of territory controlled are counted, with prisoners ignored.
http://english.baduk.or.kr/sub01_01.htm?menu=f11
lunedì 15 ottobre 2018
domenica 14 ottobre 2018
Live Chess Ratings 14 October 2018
| 1 | Carlsen | 2839.5 | +0.5 |  |
2880.0 | 2939.0 | 
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27 | 
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| 2 | Caruana | 2832.3 | +5.3 | |
2789.0 | 2767.0 |
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26 |
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| 3 | Mamedyarov | 2819.3 | −0.7 | |
2794.0 | 2808.0 |
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33 |
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| 4 | Ding Liren | 2809.0 | +5.0 | |
2760.0 | 2773.0 |
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25 |
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| 5 | ↑1 | Giri | 2786.8 | +6.8 | |
2739.0 | 2751.0 |
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24 |
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| 6 | ↑1 | Vachier-Lagrave | 2780.2 | +0.2 | |
2786.0 | 2937.0 |
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27 |
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| 7 | ↑1 | Kramnik | 2778.9 | −0.1 | |
2756.0 | 2748.0 |
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43 |
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| 8 | ↑1 | So | 2775.9 | −0.1 | |
2808.0 | 2771.0 |
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25 |
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| 9 | ↑1 | Anand | 2774.8 | +3.8 | |
2737.0 | 2786.0 |
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48 |
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| 10 | ↓5 | Aronian | 2773.3 | −6.7 |
venerdì 12 ottobre 2018
Final moments of Bela Khotenashvili against Natalia Zhukova
Georgia 1 was completely losing the match against Ukraine. They were 2-1
down in the match and Khotenashvili was lost against Zhukova. But the
Georgian girl did not give up. She fought right until the very end and
beat her Ukrainian opponent! With this win Georgia managed to equalise
the match which at one point seemed quite impossible. A thriller!
Ju Wenjun vs Kosteniuk for gold medal | Batumi Olympiad 2018 | Russia vs China
It was one of the most dramatic finales that you will ever see and
ChessBase India has recorded each and every key moment for you to relive
this great match between China and Russia and more specifically Ju
Wenjun and Alexandra Kosteniuk.
mercoledì 10 ottobre 2018
sabato 6 ottobre 2018
venerdì 5 ottobre 2018
giovedì 4 ottobre 2018
Mamedyarov - Ding Liren - Mamedyarov underpromotes his pawn to a bishop! | Battle of two 2800+ Mamedyarov - Ding Liren
Top class chess tournaments usually have restricted entry. Hence, it is
not so easy to see the players fully in action. Their expressions, the
way they think, the pressure, the drama! All of this remains behind the
scenes.
In our bid to provide you with the best coverage, Amruta Mokal spent
hours in the playing hall filming the game between two 2800+ players
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Ding Liren. Check out this game and learn from
these top class players on how they think during the game, the amount
of time they take, their expressions, the calmness of Ding, the
aggression of Shakh. All of this and much more in this 30 minute video
from Batumi. Also in the video is a short post game chat between Ding
Liren and Mamedyarov and interview of Ding on his thoughts on the game.
lunedì 1 ottobre 2018
World Tafl Federation Rating Top 10 players, 10 - 2018
Dal sito della WTF http://aagenielsen.dk/
Ded Fomich, Moscow, Russia
2064 casshern, Los Angeles, USA (720) (IM) (Bers.) (Sea) (Hist.) (Quad.)
2027 Plantagenet, Châlons-en-Champagne, FR (474) (GM)
1901 herjan, Formby, UK (236) (GM)
1899 OdinHimself, Kyustendil, Bulgaria (317) (IM)
1864 mmagari, Milano, Italia (774)
1862 Adam, Tønsberg, Norway (670) (GM)
1849 crust, somerset, UK (3037) (GM)
1821 Ded Fomich, Moscow, Russia (336)
1799 fjorlag, Valhalla, (140)
1772 siegfried, Formby, UK (183)
sabato 29 settembre 2018
venerdì 28 settembre 2018
Play Historical Hnefatafl 13x13 (Parlett)
Ded Fomich / mmagari. 20 moves.
Historical Hnefatafl 13x13 (Parlett)
2018-09-28
Historical Hnefatafl 13x13 (Parlett)
2018-09-28
mmagari / Ded Fomich. 9 moves.
Historical Hnefatafl 13x13 (Parlett)
2018-09-28
Historical Hnefatafl 13x13 (Parlett)
2018-09-28
mmagari / Mihkkal. 20 moves.
Historical Hnefatafl 13x13 (Parlett)
2018-09-28
Historical Hnefatafl 13x13 (Parlett)
2018-09-28
Mihkkal / mmagari. 21 moves.
Historical Hnefatafl 13x13 (Parlett)
2018-09-28
Historical Hnefatafl 13x13 (Parlett)
2018-09-28
giovedì 27 settembre 2018
mercoledì 26 settembre 2018
martedì 25 settembre 2018
Play Copenhagen Hnefatafl 11x11
mmagari / jrton80. 12 moves.
Copenhagen Hnefatafl 11x11
2018-09-25
Copenhagen Hnefatafl 11x11
2018-09-25
Rollo / Plantagenet. 30 moves.
Copenhagen Hnefatafl 11x11
2018-09-25
Copenhagen Hnefatafl 11x11
2018-09-25
OdinHimself / casshern. 33 moves.
Copenhagen Hnefatafl 11x11
2018-09-18
Copenhagen Hnefatafl 11x11
2018-09-18
to play this game: http://aagenielsen.dk/
Play Saami Tablut
mmagari / Agmundr. 5 moves.
Historical Hnefatafl 9x9 (Saami Tablut)
2018-09
Historical Hnefatafl 9x9 (Saami Tablut)
2018-09
Steiger / Ded Fomich. 6 moves.
Historical Hnefatafl 9x9 (Saami Tablut)
2018-09-2
Historical Hnefatafl 9x9 (Saami Tablut)
2018-09-2
Ded Fomich / Steiger. 5 moves.
Historical Hnefatafl 9x9 (Saami Tablut)
2018-09-24
Historical Hnefatafl 9x9 (Saami Tablut)
2018-09-24
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