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Bilbao R9: all games drawn, Topalov leads
13.09.2008 – Anand vs Topalov was a Caro-Kann, with unambitious play by the World Champion, who seemed satisfied with a draw-and-nothing-more. Radjabov vs Carlsen was a tough fight that ended in a 53-move draw. Ivanchuk vs Aronian saw the Ukrainian achieve a winnable position and then spoil it to a draw in time trouble. Note: the final round begins on Saturday at 4 p.m. local time. Illustrated report.
 

Nalchik R5: 14-year-old Hou Yifan in the final
13.09.2008 – Facing the top seed GM Koneru Humpy of India in the Women's World Championship the young Chinese super-talent proved to have the better nerves. After winning the first rapid chess game she lost the second, but then in the blitz playoff it was Hou all the way. With two wins in succession she reached the final and will play Russian GM Alexandra Kosteniuk. Full illustrated report.
 

Chessboxing in London’s East End
12.09.2008 – The UK’s first chessboxing extravaganza kicked off on a sultry summer’s night on 15 August in the East End of London. Famous for Jack the Ripper, Pearly Kings and Queens, and 1960’s gangsters, the area is now the hub of a vibrant night scene. Rajko Vujatovic gives his inside account as chess arbiter on the night, whilst Tim Woolgar offers a unique first hand report of his debut chessboxing bout.
 

EU Individual Championships: death by ringtone
12.09.2008 The prize fund is 30,000 pounds, the venue is the World Museum in Liverpool, England. 38 grandmasters and a bunch of other title holders. After three rounds six players have perfect 3/3 scores. But the highlight so far was round two, when suddenly a Nokia cellphone played a few tinkling bars of Tarrega’s Gran Vals, which led to a well-known GM defaulting his game. Full background story.
 

Make your ChessBase Rybka-ready
11.09.2008 – Running the strongest chess engine under the best ChessBase program ever is a real big thing – but not a big deal at all. With both Rybka 3 and ChessBase 10 installed on your system, all you have to do is to upgrade your ChessBase program. Buy ChessBase 10 and Rybka 3 now or read all about how to get the two to work in perfect harmony.
 

Bilbao R8: Topalov beats Carlsen, Aronian beats Anand
11.09.2008 – And the amazing Vassily Ivanchuk won his game against Teimour Radjabov after a terrible time scramble – and advanced to number one in the Live Rankings. Vishy Anand spoilt a perfectly good game with a blunder immediately after the time control and lost after a 75-move struggle to survive. Veselin Topalov defeated Magnus Carlsen's Sicilian Dragon in 48 moves. Full illustrated report.
 

Nalchik R5: Kosteniuk through, Hou and Humpy in tiebreak
11.09.2008 – GM Alexandra Kosteniuk of Russia outplayed her Swedish opponent GM Pia Cramling in the first game of the semi-finals of the World Women's Championship, and then drew the second game to advance to the Final. Top seed GM Koneru Humpy of India lost her first game against Chinese prodigy Hou Yifan but won the second one, narrowly, to foced a tiebreak. Illustrated report.
 

Bilbao R7: Ivanchuk and Aronian defeat Carlsen and Topalov
09.09.2008 – Both top players in this event suffered shock losses on Tuesday. Magnus Carlsen blamed his downfall in a very sharp game against Vassily Ivanchuk on a single move in the opening. Levon Aronian recovered from his two losses with a miracle cure which he revealed after his convincing victory against Veselin Topalov. Radjabov-Anand ended in an interesting 29-move draw. Round seven report.
 

Carry on up the Armageddon – reader feedback
09.09.2008 – In a recent provocative article John Saunders, editor of British Chess Magazine, discussed the issue of 'Armageddon' and 'Sudden Death' games, which are often used to decide the outcome of events, including World Championships. But can we find less frenzied alternatives to the single-game shoot-out. Our readers have come up with a number of comments and constructive suggestions.
 

Bilbao R6: Carlsen defeats Aronian, leads in Masters
09.09.2008 – A convincing victory by the player of the year, Magnus Carlsen, brought the young Norwegian to the top of the scoreboard according to the Bilbao system (a win counts for three points, a draw for one). Veselin Topalov, the leader after the first half, is now in second place, after a tough draw against Teimour Radjabov. In the unofficial "Live Ratings" Magnus now leads by six points. Round six report.
 

Nalchik R4: Kosteniuk, Humpy, Hou and Cramling in Semifinals
08.09.2008 – The top seeds have made it in the Women's World Championship. Indian GM Koneru Humpy, rated 2622, defeated Chinese WGM Shen Yang 2-0; Russian GM Alexandra Kosteniuk eliminated Anna Ushenina of Ukraine; 14-year-old Hou Yifan knocked out Lilit Mkrtchian of Armenian; and GM Pia Cramling of Sweden defeated GM Antoaneta Stefanova of Bulgaria. Round four report.
 

Carry on up the Armageddon
07.09.2008 – 'Armageddon game', 'Sudden Death' – these terms may attract the attention of the general public - but what a let-down when they find that no physical violence is involved. John Saunders, editor of British Chess Magazine, looks back at two cases that raised controversy and searches for less frenzied alternatives. Could chess even be the powder-keg for real-life Armageddon? Be very afraid...
 

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