Third stage of the FIDE Grand Prix series is underway with the following playing:
Radjabov
Karjakin
Topalov
Caruana
Nakamura
Mamedyarov
Morozevich
Leko
Kamsky
Ponomariov
Giri
Kasimdzhanov
Standings after round 2:
+1 Morozevich, Ponomariov, Topalov
0 Kasimdzhanov, Mamedyarov, Caruana, Karjakin, Nakamura, Giri
-1 Radjabov, Leko, Kamsky
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Thread: Zug Grand Prix
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20-04-2013, 01:05 PM #1Monster of the deep
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Zug Grand Prix
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20-04-2013, 01:10 PM #2Monster of the deep
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Games start at 10pm eastern Aus time with rest days after rounds 4, 8 and 10.
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20-04-2013, 02:15 PM #3CC Grandmaster
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I voted for Caruana as usual as it is about time that the Italians got back into the game. Yet, I do not know how any of them will fare as the Zwang (compulsion) to play in Zug will place them all in Zugzwang.
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20-04-2013, 03:12 PM #4CC Grandmaster
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I think Karjakin is overdue for a good performance.
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22-04-2013, 01:00 PM #5CC FIDE Master
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The following article was published in the Sydney Morning Herald Monday 22nd April 2013.
Leading scores in the FIDE Grand prix tournament in Zug, Switzerland (12 players all rated above 2700, eleven rounds):- V.Topalov (BUL 2771), A.Morozevich (RUS 2758), R.Ponomariov (UKR 2733) all 2/3.Web Site http://www.chessdiscountsales.com
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22-04-2013, 05:04 PM #6Monster of the deep
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All drawn round 4. Very even field so no great surprise they're all covered by a point at this early stage.
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29-04-2013, 12:17 PM #7Monster of the deep
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Too busy to pay attention for a while but after round 9 the standings were:
+3 Topalov
+2 Caruana
+1 Ponomariov, Karjakin, Nakamura
-1 Giri, Radjabov, Leko, Mamedyarov, Kamsky, Morozevich
-2 Kasimdzhanov
The leaders have not yet played. They play tonight with Caruana white.Moderation Requests: All requests for, comments about, or questions about moderation of any kind including thread changes must be posted in the Help and Feedback section and not on the thread in question. (Or by private message for routine changes or sensitive matters.)
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30-04-2013, 11:43 AM #8CC FIDE Master
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The following article was published in the Sydney Morning Herald Monday 29th April 2013.
FIDE grand prix tournament in Zug, Switzerland after round eight :- V.Topalov (BUL 2771) 5.5, R.Ponomariov (UKR 2733) 5, F.Caruana (ITA 2772), S.Karjakin (RUS 2786) 4.5.Web Site http://www.chessdiscountsales.com
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30-04-2013, 06:58 PM #9Monster of the deep
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Topalov beats Caruana with black and is guaranteed the trophy and at least the =1st GP points in a rare tipping success for yours truly. Any result other than him losing to Karjakin and Nakamura beating Caruana too, will result in Topalov being outright first.
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30-04-2013, 09:06 PM #10CC Grandmaster
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Wow I got one of these right (aside from the shooting fish in a barrel Carlsen picks)
So what's your excuse? For running like the devil's chasing you?
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03-05-2013, 11:49 PM #11Monster of the deep
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Topalov completely dominated the event with a +5=6 scoreline.
8 Topalov
6.5 Nakamura
6 Ponomariov, Caruana
5.5 Kamsky, Morozevich
5 Giri, Leko, Karjakin
4.5 Radjabov, Kasimdzhanov, Mamedyarov
Topalov now leads the GP with 310 points from 2. Mamedyarov has 220 from his best two but now has a dud that he will have to drop. The fight for second is at present very hotly contested.Moderation Requests: All requests for, comments about, or questions about moderation of any kind including thread changes must be posted in the Help and Feedback section and not on the thread in question. (Or by private message for routine changes or sensitive matters.)
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06-05-2013, 11:43 AM #12CC FIDE Master
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The following article was published in the Sydney Morning Herald.
FIDE Grand Prix tournament in Zug, Switzerland. Leading final scores (12 players, 2756 average, 11 rounds) :- V.Topalov (BUL 2771) 8 – a 2924 result , H.Nakamura (USA 2767) 6.5, R.Ponomariov (UKR 2733) and F.Caruana (ITA 2772) 6.Web Site http://www.chessdiscountsales.com
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10-05-2013, 10:44 PM #13CC Grandmaster
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2924 is pretty remarkable. Well done Topalov!
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