London Chess Classic Fide Open

[Hans Jung]

The London Chess Classic Fide Open has started. Many grandmasters, many interesting games. https://www.chessbomb.com/arena/2019...chess-classic-...

[Hans Jung]

Sad not having Vishy Anand in the field.

[Hans Jung]

Yes a fantastic result! Congratulations!

[Hans Jung]

https://en.chessbase.com/post/magnus...t-games-quiz-2 Interesting quiz which reveals that modern grandmasters know classical...

[Hans Jung]

IM Yoo is poised to get his first GM norm. Last round to play - will he do it? He interests me because he plays the Smith-Morra Gambit and is successful...

[Hans Jung]

Shiyam missed great opportunities against GM Zierk in rd 8. (although he played some great chess in that game) It might have cost him a GM norm. No matter...

[Hans Jung]

Thanks for the Christmas chuckles Francis!

[Hans Jung]

The John White collection is still worth a trip to Cleveland. Just be sure to plan your research in advance to take maximum advantage of a lot of fascinating...

[Hans Jung]

Thanks Hugh for the great tip! and I agree with Aris - a lot of committed people doing good work.

[Hans Jung]

I noticed one prodigy in the field with IM Yoo age 12. Then my jaw dropped when I noticed that IM Mishra who he played in round 2 is age 10!

[Hans Jung]

I wish Shiyam all the best in his continuing journey to grandmaster. Hes had a good start. Its a tough schedule with two rounds a day.

[Hans Jung]

In section B Emilio Cordova from Peru played enterprisingly in a must win situation to win his section. The final position of 3 connected advanced passed...

[Hans Jung]

Tough tournament. Jeffery Xiong finished with two draws and it was enough to win the tournament as his main rival Jumbalaya lost his last two games.

[Hans Jung]

Congratulations Victor! Its always nice to beat a GM!

[Hans Jung]

Raja Panjwani is playing in the Marshall Chess Club Championship. His game in the current round has evolved into a fascinating 2 N's vs rook endgame (both...

[Hans Jung]

Jeffery Xiong gets to play Magnus! (as well as Firouzja) Great news!

[Hans Jung]

The Winter Chess Classic is going on in St Louis. Jeffery Xiong is the top seed (maybe for the first time). I had a nice chat with Jeffery's father while...

[Hans Jung]

Enjoyed the playoff. Lots of pressure to keep the balance. I favor the tricky knights in those situations. Congratulations to Agnieszka....