
The FIDE World Chess Championship will take place in the Hotel Potrero de
los Funes Complex, in the Province of San Luis, Argentina, from September 27
to October 16, 2005.

The venue

The Hotel Potrero de los Funes, where the event will be staged

The Potrero de los Funes Complex is still under construction

The hotel is on the banks of a beautiful lake
Schedule
27 September |
Opening Ceremony |
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07 October |
Free day |
28 September |
1st round |
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08 October |
9th round |
29 September |
2nd round |
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09 October |
10th round |
30 September |
3rd round |
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10 October |
11th round |
01 October |
4th round |
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11 October |
12th round |
02 October |
Free day |
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12 October |
Free day |
03 October |
5th round |
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13 October |
13th round |
04 October |
6th round |
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14 October |
14th round |
05 October |
7th round |
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15 October |
Tie-breaks |
06 October |
8th round |
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16 October |
Closing Ceremony |
Participants
Vishy Anand |
IND |
2788 |
11.12.1969 |
Veselin Topalov |
BUL |
2788 |
15.03.1975 |
Peter Leko |
HUN |
2763 |
08.09.1979 |
Peter Svidler |
RUS |
2738 |
17.06.1976 |
Judit Polgar |
HUN |
2735 |
23.07.1976 |
Michael Adams |
ENG |
2719 |
17.11.1971 |
Alexander Morozevich |
RUS |
2707 |
18.07.1977 |
Rustam Kasimdzhanov |
UZB |
2670 |
11.06.1979 |
Anand:
“I think these are the seven most difficult rivals in top class chess”
Viswanathan Anand: International Grandmaster. Born in Madras
(India) on December 11th, 1969. He learned to play at the age of 6, with his
mother as his first teacher. Since a child he proved his talent to play at
an unusual speed. Today it is an important weapon in his strategy. In 1991,
at the classic “Regia Emilia” of Italy, he won the tournament beating Kasparov
and Karpov. In 2000 he won FIDE’s World Championship, and revalidated it in
2002. Today he is number 2 in the world ranking (2788 points).
Anand spoke to the Press Office of the World Chess Championship San Luis 2005
and said that “it is tough to pick a favourite” player, that’s why he thinks
these seven rivals are the most difficult in top class chess. Among some “tips”
he mentioned as very important for this championship, he made a special emphasis
on one: “lots of luck”. And regarding spectators, he considers that people
will be enjoying from their “mistakes, time troubles and genial moves”.
Ten questions
1, What are your expectations about this important competition?
Anand: Of course it will be a very important event. I think
all eight of us will be training our guns for the event. I will start training
soon. Since it is a tough double round robin I think each round will be really
important.
2. How do you evaluate the way of play of this competition? (Double round-robin)
Anand: Exhausting, nerves, tension, patience, stamina, and
lots of luck.
3. Which are your favourite players among your seven opponents? And who
will be the toughest?
Anand: All will be equally tough. It will depend on each
one's play. Some will get cracking from the beginning while others may have
to work more. It is tough to pick a favourite. I think these are the seven
most difficult rivals in top class chess.
4. How are you preparing yourself for the WCC Argentina 2005?
Anand: I am playing in Mainz a rapid match. After that I
will start working for Argentina. I will do some physical exercise routine.
Some preparation and lots of rest before the actual event.
5. Do you think that you will be coming being in your best competition
level?
Anand: I certainly think I have a fair shot. I will give
it my 100% and more. But that is what everyone will also be thinking!!
6. Which will be the "tips" to win the competition?
Anand: I think patience, stability, stamina, and of course
great novelties.
7. Will this tournament be very different from all the others you have
already played?
Anand: We play each other quite often in tournament chess.
But when it comes to a title I think the stakes rise. This adds its own dynamics
and tension. That could also be a vital factor.
8. Will the spectators be seeing "new things" in the way of playing?
Anand: We hope we can entertain our fans and they enjoy from
our mistakes, time troubles and our genial moves. I think it will be a very
entertaining chess event.
9. Why should spectators not miss this championship?
Anand: I think all eight will be giving everything they have
to win. Personally, for me it is a challenge which I both enjoy and want to
be fighting fit and ready. I am sure the spectators are going to have a good
time watching first class chess in an exotic location.
10. Name the first things that come in to your mind when you think of
Argentina.
Anand: Tango! Patagonia! Spanish. I was in Buenos Aires in
1994. Although we didn't really get time to see much of the city, I had a very
pleasant time.
Source: Press Office of the WCC San Luis 2005