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Elista 2006: The world champion's first press conference
14.10.2006 – The fourth tiebreak game was over, Vladimir Kramnik raised both fists in the air as a sign of victory, shouts, applause, friendly slaps, handshakes. Then Kramnik left for his first press conference as the unified world champion of FIDE. There he spoke about the match, his feelings, his team, his plans. New: videos with the final seconds of the match!
 

Elista Tiebreak: Vladimir Kramnik wins unified title!
14.10.2006 – The dramatic tiebreak finish of the World Chess Championship in Elista ended in a victory by Vladimir Kramnik, who won two games and drew one to take the unified World Chess Championship title. Thousands watched the events unfold on the Playchess server, where GM Yasser Seirawan provided live audio commentary. Full report with pictures and analysis.
 

Already Ready for Mexico City 2007!
13.10.2006 – Is it too early to think about the next world championship? It looks like the ChessMexico.com website already needs to be updated because as of minutes ago Veselin Topalov won't be there as the defending champ. You can still check out the beta launch of this new site that promises to push chess event planning and coverage to a whole new level.
 

Elista 2006: Before the tiebreak showdown
13.10.2006 – Armageddon. Friday the 13th. This is going to be one of the tensest days in modern chess history. The World Chess Championship will be decided in four rapid chess tiebreak games, with two blitz games to follow if necessary, and then a sudden-death final. Before the action begins here are excerpts from the game 12 press conference.
 

The Anna Politkovskaya slaying – is Kasparov in danger?
13.10.2006 – On October 7th the US born Russian journalist Anna Politkovskaya was shot dead in the elevator of her apartment block in central Moscow. Her writings were very critical of the Russian government and army, she was a fervent supporter of human rights and the rule of law. The same can be said about Garry Kasparov, who now himself feels threatened.
 

Elista 2006: game 12 drawn, match ends 6:6
12.10.2006 – The twelfth game of the World Championship match between Vladimir Kramnik and Veselin Topalov ended after 3h 50 min in a 47-move draw, with Topalov harboring slight hopes to win. This leaves the final score at 6:6. The tiebreaks will be played tomorrow, Friday the 13th (oops!). Full report and analysis of game 12.
 

Fresh and entertaining into strategy and tactics
12.10.2006 – The famous British grandmaster Peter Wells was one of the very first authors who made a training course in the new Chess Media format. The content of his CD is however agelessly valid and fascinating. For "Strategy and Tactics" is what probably every chess player deserves to improve at any time of his career. Buy it now! or read this review.
 

Andrew Martin – Chess in Bulgaria
11.10.2006 – It is doubtlessly thriving, and doubtlessly thanks to the Bulgarian World Champion Veselin Topalov. Our Playchess lecturer Andrew Martin pulls out a fascinating Old Indian from the national team championship this week's show. See you on the server!
 

Elista 2006: Game eleven drawn, score 5.5:5.5
11.10.2006 – The eleventh (penultimate) game of the World Chamionship match between Veselin Topalov and Vladimir Kramnik was a fighting draw and ended after five hours and 66 moves. In the last part of the game it was Kramnik with black who was pressing for a win. Wednesday is a free day, the final drama will be played out on Thursday. Full report with analysis by GM Mihail Marin
 

News and views on the World Championship
10.10.2006 – A letter of support by "famous Bulgarian grandmasters" for Veselin Topalov. What did the President of Bulgaria say to the President of FIDE? Is the new Appeals Committee in Elista really neutral? Could Topalov sue FIDE if the result of game five were reversed? And look who's calling for a boycott of the Topalov team. Here's a collection of news items from different countries.
 

Vladimir Kramnik: We will sue FIDE!
10.10.2006 – After being forfeited on game five Vladimir Kramnik reluctantly agreed to play game six and thus allow the World Championship match to continue. But will he accept the result, and play a tie-break if the match ends 6-6 according to FIDE counting (6-5 according to Kramnik's)? In a press release he iterates his immediate and postgame plans and intentions.
 

Elista 2006: Scandalous and unscandalous impressions
10.10.2006 – The match was not abandoned and the biggest meltdown in chess history averted. Games eight and nine brought a turn-around for FIDE champion Veselin Topalov. Game ten turned it back again in classical champion Vladimir Kramnik's favour. Our correspondent in Elista, Misha Savinov, send us his latest impressions.