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Megaranto, Ni Shiqun dominate Asian University Ch.

10/25/2015 – GM Susanto Megaranto from Gunadarma University and WGM Ni Shiqun from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics won the Men’s Individual Event and Women’s Individual Event in the 1st Asian University Chess Championship, which was held in the Capital University of Physical Education and Sports in Beijing, China. Here is the final report with video by Liang Ziming.

First Asian University Championship in Beijing

10/23/2015 – The First Asian University Chess Championship is ongoing during 18th-25th October in Beijing, China. It is comprised of an Open competition, a Women's competition and a Team event, and brings in teams from Mongolia, Vietnam, Singapore, Chinese Taipei, Japan, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Philippines, Indonesia and China. Report by Liang Ziming.

Basque in Beijing: Day Two

12/18/2014 – In the open, it was all about Nepomniachtchi, who won with a brilliant score of 7.5/10. Radjabov was able to beat Harikrishna 2-0 in the last round to take silver. In the women's Zhao Xue could only score half a point on the second day, but it was still good enough for bronze. Hou Yifan claimed gold, while Kosteniuk claimed silver. Alina l'Ami reports from Beijing.

Basque in Beijing: Day One

12/16/2014 – The Basque portion of the World Mind Sport Games has started in China! This unique event pitches the players against each other in two simlutaneous games, one with white and one with black - eliminating the 'color' advantage of every round. We have new faces as the leaders in the events: Zhao Xue leads in the women's while in the open it is Ian Nepomniatchi that is ahead.

Similar Podiums in China

12/15/2014 – In the open section Grischuk and Vachier-Lagrave managed to win gold and silver, respectively, again! The bronze medal was taken by Radjabov after he finished the blitz tournament with an excellent 7.0/10. In the women's section Hou Yifan annihilated the field and won by a full three point advantage, while Gunina took silver from Muzychuk in the very last second.

Blitz in Beijing: Day Two

12/14/2014 – How the standings have changed, at least in the open section! MVL took the day by storm and leads by a full point. Ivanchuk had a solid showing and is only a point behind, as is Grischuk. Aronian is tired for fourth while Leko's disastrous day lands him all the way down in twelfth! Gunina still trails Hou Yifan, though both ladies had a few gifts from their opponents...

Blitz in Bejing: Day One

12/13/2014 – The marathon has begun! The best of the best are battling it out in China and it is time for the blitz portion of the event. A massive 30 blitz games will be played per player in a span of three days. After day one there is a tie for the lead in the open section between Leko, Ivanchuk and Aronian. Meanwhile in the women's Hou Yifan took a little revenge on Gunina.

Double Russian Gold in Beijing

12/13/2014 – A fantastic day for two Russians, and it all came down to the sprint! In the Open section Grischuk caught up to Wang Hao in the penultimate round. The Russian drew his game, but Wang Hao fell to Aronian, giving Grischuk first place! In the ladies' section Gunina scored a smashing 3.0/3, including a victory with Black against Hou Yifan, to secure her own gold medal.

Mind Games Final: Karjakin, Zhao Xue top Basque

12/18/2013 – The SportsAccord World Mind Games has come to an end in Beijing, China. The last chess event was the unique Basque rapids. Karjakin crushed the men's section with an amazing 8.5/10 including 2-0 wins against Leko and Le Quang Liem. In the women's China took places one two and three, but Gunina almost cut in by taking out Hou Yifan. However, like in the blitz, a blunder spoiled her chances...

Mind Games Day 6: Basque System starts

12/17/2013 – This unique style of chess has begun in China! The players face each other twice simultaneously, once with black and once with white. In the men's Karjakin has again taken an early lead with a devastating 5.0/6. In the women's it is the Chinese that are dominating as they hold the top three spots at the moment, with Hou Yifan and Ju Wenjun at the very top. Analysis of the basque!

Mind Games Day 5: Yifan, Karjakin gold

12/17/2013 – In two close blitz tournaments the final results came to the very last round. In the men's section Aronian and Karjakin tied at the top, but the Russian edged his opponent out on tiebreaks as he had bested the Armenian in the individual encounter. In the Women's section Gunina could have won if she defeated Hou Yifan in the last round, but she blundered and lost. Analysis of a blitz game!

Mind Games Day 4: Yifan big winner

12/15/2013 – In the Men's section a very close situation has occurred. Mamedyarov's excellent day two catapulted him to first place with 14.0/20, but there are many players in hot pursuit. Le Quang Liem is only half a point behind, Aronian one point, Karjakin and Vachier a point and a half. In the Women's a fantastic 9.5/10 score for Yifan in day two puts her ahead with a two point lead. Pictorial report.

Mind Games Day 3: Gunina, Aronian lead blitz

12/14/2013 – Day one of the brutal blitz tournament has started. The event has a total of 30 rounds and today the first set of ten was played. In the Men's section Armenian Levon Aronian has destroyed the competition and emerged the strong leader with 8.5/10. In the Women's Gunina started with two losses, rebounded with an amazing eight wins and leads over Muzychuk and Yifan. Day 3 impressions.

Mind Games Day 2: Wang Yue, Gunina gold

12/13/2013 – A devastating loss in the last round cost Peter Leko the gold medal. He was leading by a full point but because of the tiebreak system (direct encounter) Wang Yue could overtake him with a victory against him, and that is precisely what happened. Gunina played solid, good chess and ended with a full point advantage in the end over Hou Yifan, who came in second. Rapid results, blitz tomorrow.

Mind Games Day 1: Leko, Gunina lead

12/12/2013 – Leko leads the Men's section with an impressive 3.5/4 after he patiently ground down Karjakin in what should have been a drawn endgame. He is pursued by Karjakin and Wang Hao who have 3.0/4. In the Women's section Gunina has a spectacular 4.0/4 with dubious wins over Stefanova, Ju Wenjun, Paehtz and a gift from Kosteniuk. She plays Yifan tomorrow. Day one impressions and analysis.

World Mind Games begin today

12/12/2013 – The World Mind Games begins today in Beijing, China. Some of the best players of the world have been invited to play in an unique event that challenges them not only in rapid chess, but also in blitz and the new "Basque" system in which players play two rapid players against their opponent simultaneously: one with black and one with white! Opening Ceremony and preview of the event...

Beijing GP: Mamedyarov wins, 2847 performance

7/16/2013 – Azeri GM Shakhriyar Mamedyarov drew his final round game against Boris Gelfand to claim clear first place with 7.0/11 points. Alexander Grischuk placed second, half a point behind of the winner, with Peter Leko and Veselin Topalov sharing third place with 6.0/11. Full report with the games, standings , postgame video interviews and many, many pictures.

Beijing Rd10: The bottom half strikes back

7/15/2013 – Giri, Morozevich, Gelfand and Kamsky, players that so far have not had a huge impact in the tournament, are making a late comeback and scored some interesting wins. Giri exploited a strange decision from Topalov, Morozevich stopped the leader while Gelfand kept Mamedyarov in that lead by beating Grischuk who remains in second place. Full report with GM Analysis.

Beijing Rd9: Mamedyarov wins, leads

7/14/2013 – Mamedyarov was the only player to emerge victorious in today's round after Anish Giri played a horrible move early on in the game. The Azerbaijani quickly capitalized on his opponent's blunder and is now the sole leader of the event. Gelfand missed a couple of wins against Wang Hao while none of the other games had much life to it. Report and pictures.

Beijing Rd8: Gelfand, Topalov score

7/12/2013 – Gelfand was able to outplay Ivancuhk from a King's Indian until the Ukrainian couldn't handle the pressure and resigned. Karjakin played a questionable game against Topalov who seized an early initiative and converted in the endgame. The remaining games were draws without real winning chances. Report and GM analysis.

Beijing Rd7: Five White Wins

7/11/2013 – Very important victories were scored with the White pieces as Grischuk and Mamedyarov now take a commanding full point lead over third place. Karjakin fell victim to Leko's precision in a nearly equal game while Grischuk ground down Wang Yue in a technical game. Wang Hao destroyed Giri in barely 22 moves and Ivanchuk also had a one sided game against Morozevich. Report and analysis.

Beijing Rd6: Mamedyarov strikes, joins leaders

7/10/2013 – In a very important result for the standings, Mamedyarov was able to vanquish the leader Karjakin top join him at the top. Now Grischuk, Mamedyarov and Karjakin all lead with 4/6. Kamsky was demolished in a Gruenfeld by Morozevich and Wang Yue won the Chinese duel. Ivanchuk had a clear advantage against Giri but was unable to convert. Report and standings.

Beijing Rd5: Three wins, Grischuk now clear second

7/9/2013 – Yesterday Karjakin led, Mamedyarov was second and Grischuk was third. In round four Grischuk beat Mamedyarov to switch places with him in the standings, while Sergey Karjakin's draw against Boris Gelfand left him in the lead. Giri and Ivanchuk scored wins against Kamsky and Wang Yue. Report with standings and GM analysis.

Beijing Rd3: Three black wins

7/6/2013 – After two rounds of meager pickings, chess fans were served three decisive games and remarkably all by Black, bucking the age-old wisdom of ‘win with white, hold with black’. In fact, the round was so tense that even the three draws could have ended in wins. The winners were Mamedyarov, Giri, and above all, Karjakin on a perfect 3.0/3 start. Illustrated report and GM analysis.
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