2:0 for Russia

First two gold medals goes to Russia! Nogovitcyna confirmed, that in IMSA events is effective as no one else. while Shvartsman simply remind his colleagues who is the World Champion. Tomorrow we are waiting for exacting draughts show called “superblitz”. Read more…

Chinese surprize

After first day of rapid event well known persons are leading. Guntis Valneris after two draws won next 4 games and leads solo.  as well as Matrena Nogovitcyna in women tournament. Looks that Matrena wants to be on the top Read more…

Amazing opening ceremony

The opening ceremony was  fantastic. After his artistic impression all player are ready do do more then usually at the board. We start with rapid-men at 10.00 AM China time (2.00 AM GMT). Enjoy games live. Opening performers gallery.

Parings are ready

During FMJD-EB meeting in Wageningen numbers for all tournaments where drawn. Rimma Chertok and Ingrida Drukteinyte did it under technical control of FMJD Tournament Director Jacek Pawlicki. Players from the same country playing together in the first half. We can Read more…

Super blitz

What to do with superblitz? We know that  just one game can destroy all competitions schedule. So in China we will play with something new. For the fist 6 games, 2 seconds bonus works as a increment (like before) but Read more…