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Cap d'Agde: Laurent Fressinet victorious

11/1/2015 – Sometimes things just don't work out, and sometimes things just do. This was the tale of the final between Anatoly Karpov and Laurent Fressinet to decide the title of the 4th Anatoly Karpov Trophy at Cap d'Agde. The Russian had promising if not winning positions, but tripped at the finish line and the Frenchman prevailed in the end.

Cap d'Agde: Karpov and Fressinet in final

10/31/2015 – Although his fans certainly wished for it, it was quite unclear whether Anatoly Karpov would manage to overcome Romain Edouard, high-rated now, and well over 30 years his junior, but the former World Champion fought hard and made it to the final. Laurent Fressinet continued his strong play by beating Tigran Gharamian. It promises to be a great showdown.

Karpov and Fressinet win Cap d'Agde qualifier

10/30/2015 – After a slow start in the first half of the fourteen-round qualifier, Anatloy Karpov stormed ahead in the second half with a Law of the Jungle attitude, racking up points against the women, and taking sole lead by round eleven. In round twelve Fressinet defeated the former world champion, to share the top spot. Edouard and Gharamian were the last to qualify for the semis.

4th Anatoly Karpov Trophy starts

10/26/2015 – The 4th Anatoly Karpov, started in Cap d'Agde, France, and promises a week and more of top-notch rapid game action for the fans. The preliminary is a double round robin between eight guests, four men, including Karpov himself, four ladies, of whom Mariya Muzychuk, the reigning World Woman Champion. The competition can be followed live on Playchess, and has daily videos.
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