Today at the chess online tournament on fast chess from the Champions Chess Tour series, organized by the world champion Magnus Karlsen, pass the semifinal matches.
Shahrijar Mammadyarov after yesterday’s defeat from the American Hikaru Nakamura with a score of 1: 3, today is obliged to win to translate the match in Blitz.
And while I manage this. After two batches, played today, account 2: 0 in favor of our grandmaster. Now he is enough to dial still half a point to compose a bill in the match.
In another semifinals, Magnus Karlsen and Levon Aronian are found. Yesterday there was a draw 2: 2. Today is the score while 1: 1.
Recall, in the quarterfinals, Shakhriyar was walked by Iranian Aliezo Firuju, twice beating it – 3: 1 and 2.5: 0.5. And Teymur Rajabov could not pass Karlsen – 2: 2, 1.5: 2.5.
Rounds playoffs consist of two matches in fast chess with control 15 minutes plus 10 seconds for each moved. Each match can consist of a maximum of four parties. To exit the next round, you need to win one match and do not lose in the other. If both matches are completed in a draw, or rivals exchange victories, then two batches are played with a control 5 + 3. If the bill is still saved, the winner will decide on “Armageddon”, where white will have 5 minutes on the party without adding, and in black and black and 4 minutes. A draw means the victory of black.
Recall New In Chess Classic – Fifth Tournament in the Champions Chess Tour series. In early January, Teymur Rajabov won the second tournament, won a brilliant victory over the aronian victory. Thus, Rajabov provided part in the final stage, which will be held in September.
on the New In Chess Classic, as in previous tournaments, 16 chess players were originally performed. At the preliminary stage, they played with each other in one circle. According to the results of the 15 tours of the G8, the best received the right to perform in the playoffs.
The Prize Foundation of the current competition is 100 thousand dollars. The winner will receive 30 thousand.