Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Ponomariov Wins 80th Ukranian Ch

Ponomariov wins 80th Ukrainian Championship with 2853 performance
22.06.2011

The strongest championship ever was full of exciting chess. That can be especially said of the winner, 27-year-old Ruslan Ponomariov, who showed aggressive, fighting spirit to the very last game. Only needing a draw to clinch the championship he went on to beat his main rival with the black pieces. He has gained thirteen points and will appear in the top ten in the next rating list. Final report.

http://chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=7311

Tuesday, June 21, 2011

Carlsen Wins Meias 2011

Magnus Carlsen and Sergey Karjakin took joint first after a last round matchup was unable to break the tie. The superb results also had an impact on the world rankings as Carlsen will retake first, and Karjakin will pass Kramnik as clear fourth. A last round win by Ivanchuk relegated Nakamura to under 50%, tied third-fourth with Radjabov. Photos, videos, GM commentary.

http://chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=7309

Monday, June 6, 2011

Bulgar: Independence Day Cup

Results: Independence Day Cup

R5 Corpin vs Forcado

Independence Day Cup
MERALCO, Pasig City

Result: 1/2-1/2

R5 Castro vs Cobsilen

Independence Day Cup
MERALCO, Pasig City


Result: 1/2-1/2

R4 Forcado vs Castro



Result: 1/2-1/2

R4 Sol Cruz vs Celis


Result: 1-0

R3 Forcado vs Sol Cruz

Independence Day Cup
MERALCO, Pasig City


Result: 1-0

R3 Celis vs Cobsilen

Independence Day Cup
MERALCO, Pasig City


Result: 0-1

R3 Moje vs Lirazan

Independence Day Cup
MERALCO, Pasig City


Result: 0-1

R2 Cobsilen vs Forcado

Independence Day Cup
MERALCO, Pasig City


Result: 0-1

R1 Moje vs Serwelas


Result: 1-0

R1 Retonda vs Sol Cruz



Result: 0-1

R1 Castro vs Lirazan


Result: 1-0