5/28/2018 – The Karpov Poikovsky tournament went off to a flying start on Sunday as a decisive game was witnessed on every board: Vidit Gujrathi won in Karpovian style in his very first appearance in Poikovsky; Emil Sutovsky ground down Vladislav Kovalev in an 80 move marathon; Ian Nepomniachtchi and Dmitry Jakovenko won after winning a pawn a piece out of the opening; while Anton Korobov crushed Fedoseev's dubious opening. Here's an illustrated report with analysis. | Pictured: Anatoly Karpov | Photo: Georgios Souleidis

8/2/2016 – The Karpov Poikovsky tournament celebrated its 17th edition this year in Nefteyugansk, Russia, and it must be said that it was a singularly exciting event to watch. This was not simply because many of the players are justifiably famed for their creativity, but because a number of the games were wild speculative affairs to leave spectators gaping at the players’ courage. The event was won by Anton Korobov who signed a brilliancy against Sutovsky.

7/29/2016 – The Karpov Tournament in Poikovsky that honors the 12. World Champion has a long tradition and traditionally is very strong. The 17th edition is a category 18 ten player round-robin with an Elo-average of 2679. After five rounds the Ukrainian Grandmaster Anton Korobov leads with 3.5/5. Half-a-point behind follow Radoslaw Wojtaszek and Maxim Matlakov with 3.0/5.

9/6/2013 – An eventful last round so Pavel Eljanov barely hold his game against Viktor Laznicka to win the tournament. Also interesting was Ivan Cheparinov's absolutely crazy win against Emil Sutovsky who narrowly missed second place. Also a full interview with Alexander Onischuk on the state of the game in America and in Russia. Analysis and final standings.

9/6/2013 – Pavel Eljanov, nicknamed by the local chess organization as "The Terminator" has taken the lead after two very important back to back victories with the white pieces. The tournament also celebrated Alexander Onischuk's 38th birthday. Onischuk is unique to this event because he has played it all fourteen times! Eljanov recounts how this birthday party contributed to his success over the board.

9/4/2013 – Though overshadowed by the World Cup just won by Vladimir Kramnik, the 14th Karpov Poikovsky is now well underway with six of the nine rounds played, and it is just that it will now enjoy the full attention of chess fans as the last three rounds determine a winner. Motylev and Eljanov are the co-leaders, but all the players joined in planting for the future.

8/29/2013 – This yearly tournament which is held in the Neptune sports center in Poikovsky, Russia has begun. The field attracts a lot of veterans of the tournament such as Alexander Motylev, Dmitri Jakovenko and Alexander Onischuk - all of which have won this tournament in the past. Summary of rounds one and two as well as an amazing missed opportunity.