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London Classic Rd1: Adams fells Caruana

12/11/2014 – When asked about the player he thought would win, Nigel Short hemmed and hawed and admitted he could not point to a favorite. Not only are all the players long-standing members of the elite, but all could point to great runs of form recently. If any seemed unlikely it was lowest rated Michael Adams, but he defied even that expectation as he beat Caruana in round one.

2014 London Classic allows all to play

12/3/2014 – In last year's London Classic, the theme was a Pro-Celebrity event with top players paired with British celebrities. This year the organizers have decided to let everyone have a chance at fulfilling their dream: in an Open rapid tournament, all six superstars will play in the same field as everyone who registers to play. Ever wanted to sit across Anand or Kramnik? This is your chance!
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