London System with 2.Bf4 Reloaded and Tactic Toolbox London System
Simon Williams presents the London System, providing the theory you need for your games (7 h 16 min). In addition Williams also introduces into typical tactics and patterns in a seperate product. (53 games, 96 training questions and 3h 14 min)
The Fischer Random World Championship finals start with four "slow rapid" games in which players receiving 45 minutes for the 40 first moves, 15 minutes for the rest of the game, with no increment. Each win is worth 3 points, with 1½ points given to each player in case of a draw. Full details below!
Reports on the Final: Day 1 | Day 2
Wesley So closed out Magnus Carlsen on the final day of the Final match on Saturday, while Ian Nepomniachtchi rebounded from his loss to So by beating Fabiano Caruana in the consolation match.
| Rank | Name | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | So, Wesley | 13½/16 | 2767 |
| 2 | Carlsen, Magnus | 2½/20 | 2876 |
| Rank | Name | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nepomniachtchi, Ian | 12½/18 | 2776 |
| 2 | Caruana, Fabiano | 5½/18 | 2812 |
Carlsen defeated Caruana and Wesley So dominated Ian Nepomniachtchi, thus Carlsen and So will face-off in the final beginning on Thursday.
| Rank | Name | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlsen, Magnus | 12½/20 | 2876 |
| 2 | Caruana, Fabiano | 7½/20 | 2812 |
| Rank | Name | Score | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | So, Wesley | 13/18 | 2767 |
| 2 | Nepomniachtchi, Ian | 5/18 | 2776 |
Opening package: 1.b3 and Black Secrets in the Modern Italian
Wesley So published two new opening DVDs: 1.b3, the so called Nimzo-Larsen-Attack, for White and his black secrets in the modern Italian. Get them in a package and save money!
Once again, the venue is the Henie Onstad Art Center in Høvikodden, a picturesque headland in the Bærum municipality. As usual, Norwegian TV is broadcasting the event for the national audience.
Norwegian state broadcaster NRK covered the event last year | Photo: Maria Emelianova / chess.com
Unlike last year, however, the semis and the finals will now be played across three different time controls — slow rapid, fast rapid and blitz. Each match-up will last three days, with the following timeline in place:
Days one and two: Two slow rapid games each day (four total) — 45 minutes for the 40 first moves, 15 minutes for the rest of the game. No increment. Each win is worth 3 points, with 1½ points given to each player in case of a draw.
Day three:
The semi-finals take place from October 27th until the 29th, while the final and the match for third place will take place from October 31st until November 2nd. Wednesday October 30th will be a rest day.
