7/10/2015 – The World Open is one of the oldest and most prestigious tournaments in American history. One reason for GM Alexander Ipatov, World Junior Chess Champion 2012, to visit the USA and take part. He shared first prize with seven other players, won $ 5.000, and made a lot of experiences. Some good, some less pleasant, but all remarkable. Big illustrated report.
6/12/2015 – The Top-12, the finals of the French Team Championship were played in idyllic surroundings and ended with a smooth victory of Bischwiller. GM Alexander Ipatov played for the team of Bois Colombes which won bronze. In an illustrated review the World Junior Champion of 2012 shares impressions and points to some highlights of one of the world's strongest team events.
4/22/2015 – Playing in the Dubai Open is a bit like entering the world of the "Arabian Nights". However, today's fairy tales are different. The oil hidden under the desert allows the UAE to build gigantic skyscrapers, display fabulous water fountains, and to build hotel palaces on sand. Alexander Ipatov shares impressions of the modern version of "Arabian Nights".
Videos by Felix Blohberger: Reti Opening and Nico Zwirs: Najdorf Variation. "Olympiad Special": 21 analyses by Howell, Meier, Nguyen, Pelletier, Pichot, Van Foreest, Vitiugov, Wojtaszek and many more. Update Service with almost 40,000 new games!
Videos by Felix Blohberger: Reti Opening and Nico Zwirs: Najdorf Variation. "Olympiad Special": 21 analyses by Howell, Meier, Nguyen, Pelletier, Pichot, Van Foreest, Vitiugov, Wojtaszek and many more. Update Service with almost 40,000 new games!
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