Archive for August 14th, 2009

What a day, what a round! Ivanchuk beat Cheparinov with the black pieces and joined Peter Leko in the lead; Kamsky scored his first win, defeating Inarkiev; Kasimdzhanov beat leader Aronian; Gelfand produced
his first victory, against Akopian; and Karjakin took a full point, his first,
against Bacrot. Full report with great photos by Arman Karakhanyan.

The Caro-Kann Defence is considered to be one of the safest and most reliable
replies to 1.e4. No fewer than four world champions have made extensive use
of it – and you should consider using it as well. In his training DVD
top Moldavian grandmaster Viktor Bologan presents a repertoire for Black which
is easy to assimilate and yet playable at the highest of all levels. Brand new
product.