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Jakovenko-Inarkiev, 2010
White to move
ACP World Rapid Cup is taking place right now in Odessa, many top players are participating. Here is a fresh example of tactics from the event. Dmitry Jakovenko played a spectacular move that instantly put Black on the verge of losing. Can you see it?
With seconds remaining, Kamsky defeats Shulman to claim U.S. Championship
By FM Mike Klein
SAINT LOUIS, MAY 25, 2010 Within only seconds remaining on his clock, GM Gata Kamsky simplified the endgame against GM Yury Shulman to clinch a draw and with it the title of 2010 U.S. Champion. He last won the title in his teenage years in 1991.
Kamsky won with a draw because of the unique tiebreak format, which saw the players bid on a starting time for todays rapid game. His secret bid of 25 minutes was lower than Shulmans bid, so Kamsky got 25 minutes to his opponents 60, but with Black and draw odds.
I wanted Black because Im more solid with Black, Kamsky explained.
After the game, Kamsky said he thought his bid was too low. He said if he had it to do over again, he would bid something around 30 minutes. Shulman built up a promising position and was better for most of the game according to Kamsky.
Referring to Shulmans excellent shot 34. Rc5, Kamky said, I completely blundered on c5 but I already didnt like my position. He said he also missed Shulmans 23. f3, instead preferring to push his pawn to b5 before playing Ne4.
Shulman critiqued several moves, including 53. Be8, which doesnt actually do anything since after 53Kxg5 the pawn on f7 is immune. Instead, continuing his kings advance would have at least kept up the pressure. By this point, both players were down to just seconds and playing on increment.
Gata had nine lives in this game, Shulman said.
After the game, the two came down to the commentary room. A relieved Kamsky approached the stage and let out a cheer. Normally reserved, he raised his arms in a V for victory.
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Eljanov wins FIDE Grand Prix in Astrakhan, Radjabov qualifies for Candidates
Written by Natalia Pogonina
Monday, 24 May 2010
The final stage of the FIDE Grand Prix (Astrakhan-2010) was won by a very good friend of mine Pavel Eljanov. By emerging victorious at this super tournament Pavel has proved once again that he belongs to the chess elite of nowadays. His fighting spirit in this event has also been remarkable: he won 5 games, lost 2 and drew 6. Over 50% of games decisive - that is very uncommon for 2750+ level.
Another extremely important result has been obtained. With 6 players tied at 6,5 points before the final round and a few at 6, it was hard to predict who will qualify for the Candidates Tournament. As you might remember, two best players of the Grand Prix series (sum of 3 best results, 4th result as a tie-breaker) get a chance to compete for the right to play a World Championship match against Viswanathan Anand in 2012.
Final Ranking
Rank
SNo.
Name
Rtg
FED
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
Pts
SB.
1
1
GM
Eljanov Pavel
2751
UKR
*
0
=
=
0
1
1
=
1
=
=
=
1
1
8
50,00
2
8
GM
Ponomariov Ruslan
2733
UKR
1
*
0
=
=
=
=
1
=
=
1
0
=
=
7
46,00
3
12
GM
Jakovenko Dmitry
2725
RUS
=
1
*
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
7
45,50
4
3
GM
Mamedyarov Shakhriyar
2763
AZE
=
=
=
*
1
0
1
=
=
0
=
=
1
=
7
45,00
5
6
GM
Alekseev Evgeny
2700
RUS
1
=
=
0
*
=
0
=
=
=
=
=
1
1
7
44,75
6
9
GM
Radjabov Teimour
2740
AZE
0
=
=
1
=
*
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
1
7
44,25
7
10
GM
Leko Peter
2735
HUN
0
=
=
0
1
=
*
1
=
=
=
=
=
=
6.5
41,50
8
4
GM
Gashimov Vugar
2734
AZE
=
0
=
=
=
=
0
*
=
=
=
1
1
=
6.5
41,00
5
GM
Wang Yue
2752
CHN
0
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
*
=
=
=
=
1
6.5
41,00
10
13
GM
Gelfand Boris
2741
ISR
=
=
=
1
=
=
=
=
=
*
0
=
0
=
6
40,25
11
14
GM
Svidler Peter
2735
RUS
=
0
=
=
=
=
=
=
=
1
*
=
0
=
6
39,25
12
11
GM
Ivanchuk Vassily
2741
UKR
=
1
=
=
=
=
=
0
=
=
=
*
0
0
5.5
37,50
13
7
GM
Inarkiev Ernesto
2669
RUS
0
=
=
0
0
=
=
0
=
1
1
1
*
0
5.5
34,50
14
2
GM
Akopian Vladimir
2694
ARM
0
=
=
=
0
0
=
=
0
=
=
1
1
*
5.5
34,00
Source: FIDE.com
Currently the following field is expected:
Veselin Topalov (Vice-Champion of the World)
Levon Aronian (Winner of Grand Prix)
Teimour Radjabov (Runner-up, Grand Prix)
Boris Gelfand (Winner of World Cup-2009)
Magnus Carlsen (FIDE rating)
Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE rating)
Gata Kamsky (Winner of World Cup-2007, lost to Topalov in 2008)
Nominee of the organizer, 2700+
However, the format has not been decided upon yet. It may be a round robin, candidate matches, or even something else.
