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Feller’s Case": decision of the FCF about disqualification suspended

There is a continuation of “Feller’s case”. Yesterday Versailles trial court suspended the decision of the French Chess Federation (FCF) about disqualification of Sebastien Feller and Arnaud Hauchard due to procedural infractions on the side of the federation.

Widen the damn goals!

No, I didn't consider myself a clear favourite. Firstly, my score against Aronian in blitz is negative, and I didn't even remember that 5-1.
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alexander.grischuk

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Alexander Grischuk on Kazan, reforms, Nakamura, politics, generation 0 and much, much more (full version)

 

Widen the damn goals! (full version)

alexander.grischuk
alexander.grischuk

alexander.grischuk

 

Alexander Grischuk on Kazan, reforms, Nakamura, politics, generation 0 and much, much more (full version)

 

Dmitry Jakovenko proposes a system for deciding the World Championship title

Russian Grandmaster Dmitry Jakovenko devoted the first post on his blog at www.whychess.com to a sore subject: the system for deciding  the World Champion. Note the Champion, not the Challenger, since  Dmitry believes changing the Champion's status will enhance interest  in the event.

Dmitry Jakovenko proposes World Championship system

Russian Grandmaster Dmitry Jakovenko devoted the first post on his blog at www.whychess.com to a sore subject: the system for deciding  the World Champion. Note the Champion, not the Challenger, since  Dmitry believes changing the Champion's status will enhance interest  in the event.

Ernesto Inarkiev's Fun Club

 This is what happens when you are sharing second place in the Higher League of the Russian Chess Championships.

Ernesto Inarkiev about to start his game against Timofeev in round 9.

Ernesto Inarkiev's Fun Club

 This is what happens when you are sharing second place in the Higher League of the Russian Chess Championships.

Ernesto Inarkiev about to start his game against Timofeev in round 9.