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Endgames from Amsterdam

10/8/2023 – The star-studded Levitov Chess Week rapid tournament saw Ian Nepomniachtchi grabbing the title ahead of Vishy Anand and Peter Svidler. GM Karsten Müller followed the games closely and found five remarkable endgame positions. Find here the compilation of his pragmatic, instructive and enjoyable analyses!

Ian Nepomniachtchi grabs second Levitov Chess Week title

9/27/2023 – Ian Nepomniachtchi collected four wins and a loss on the final day of action at the Levitov Chess Week to claim clear tournament victory with 12½ (out of 18) points. Nepo had also won the first edition of the event sponsored by Ilya Levitov back in 2019. This time around, he finished two points ahead of his closest pursuers, Levon Aronian and Peter Svidler. | Photo: Lennart Ootes
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Levitov Chess Week - Live!

9/26/2023 – From 22 to 26 September, Ilya Levitov is organising the second edition of the “Chess Week” tournament. Ten strong players compete in a double-round rapid chess tournament, including two former world champions, Vishy Anand and Vladimir Kramnik. | Follow the games live with computer-assisted analysis, starting from 14.00 CEST (8.00 ET, 17.30 IST) | Photo: Peter Doggers
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Levitov Chess Week: Nepo and Svidler widen the gap

9/26/2023 – Peter Svidler and Ian Nepomniachtchi have a 2-point lead over their closest chasers with four rounds to go at the Levitov Chess Week in Amsterdam. The co-leaders faced each other twice already — Svidler won with white in round 3, while their double-edged encounter finished drawn on Monday. Levon Aronian and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov are sharing third place with 7½/14 points each. | Photo: Lennart Ootes
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Levitov Chess Week: Nepo and Svidler share the lead at halftime

9/24/2023 – An inspired Ian Nepomniachtchi and a fighting Peter Svidler climbed to shared first place in the standings of the Levitov Chess Week rapid tournament. Levon Aronian, who had finished day 1 as the sole leader, is now sharing third place with Vishy Anand, as the second half of the double round-robin remains to be played in Amsterdam. The players will return to the boards on Monday, after a rest day. | Photo: Lennart Ootes
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Levitov Chess Week: Aronian takes the lead

9/23/2023 – An exciting first day of action saw Levon Aronian grabbing the lead at the Levitov Chess Week rapid tournament in Amsterdam. Aronian collected three wins and two draws to end the day as the only player with a 4/5 score. Vishy Anand, who obtained a good-looking victory over an out-of-form Wesley So, stands in sole second place, a half point behind the leader. | Photo: Levitov Chess webcast
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Stellar lineup at Levitov Chess Week in Amsterdam

9/15/2023 – From 22 to 26 September, Ilya Levitov is organising a “Chess Week” for the second time. Ten strong players will compete in a double-round rapid chess tournament, including two former world champions, Vishy Anand and Vladimir Kramnik. Four years ago, the winner was Ian Nepomniachtchi, who will attempt to defend his title in Amsterdam. | Photo: Adele and Ilya Levitov with Ian Nepomniachtchi
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