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Anand has a date with Judit
17.04.2003 – No, not that kind of date. They are scheduled to face each other in this year's Mainz Chess Classic. This very successful rapid chess event will be held from August 14 to 17, 2003. We will also be treated to a shuffle chess match between Peter Svidler and Peter Leko, and the giant Open in which anyone can play. Details. |
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Peter Svidler prepares to dance the Mainz Shuffle
12.08.2003 – In recent years a part of the Mainz Classic events has been "Chess960," aka shuffle chess or Fischerrandom chess. Russian GM Peter Svidler won the open event last year and will face Peter Leko in a match of this curious variant in a few days. Svidler talks about that match, his return to the top 10, and what being a father has meant for his chess. More |
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Anand vs Judit – a sweet dilemma
13.08.2003 – It is not easy being a chess fan these days. The battle for the unofficial
title of the "best rapid player in the world" will be fought in Mainz,
starting August 14th. GM Vishy Anand will be playing GM Judit Polgar in a match
of eight rapid games. Those of us who like to take sides in these matches are
faced with a very sweet dilemma – who do we root for this time around? You decide. |
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Slugfest with Anand and Polgar in Mainz
15.08.2003 – The Chess Classic in Mainz, German, started off with two exciting rapid chess games between Vishy Anand and Judit Polgar. The first was a super-sharp Sicilian with Judit dealing the final blows. But the Indian rapid chess expert struck back in the very next game to tie the match 1:1. More... |
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Yet another fighting day in Mainz
16.08.2003 – With hundreds of spectators watching in the hall, and even more on the Playchess.com server, Vishy Anand and Judit Polgar delivered another two nerve-racking games at the Chess Classic in Frankfurt. You will not want to miss the final tomorrow evening. Meanwhile here is today's action. |
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Still no draws in Mainz
16.08.2003 – Are we onto something when we suggest the following theory: in rapid chess, if you come out of the opening with a healthy position, a nice little advantage even, you are doomed. Equally fatal is a clear advantage in the middlegame – boom, you lose. Take a look at what happened on day two of the Mainz Chess Classic. |
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Anand pulls off hat-trick win at Mainz Chess Classic
18.08.2003 – After two previous wins in the Mainz Chess Classic Anand today clinched a third title with two straight victories over Judit Polgar. The Indian rapid chess champ started the day with a break of tradition: unlike on the first three days he won the first game. After that he took the final game without giving his plucky opponent much of a chance. Meanwhile Peter Svidler defeated Peter Leko to become the first "WNCA" champion. Report, pictures and games... |
