Today on a chess online tournament from the Champions Chess Tour series, organized by the world champion Magnus Karlsen, the semifinal stage began.
Shahriyar Mammadyarov plays with an American Hikar Nakakura. After three batches, the account 2: 1 in favor of Nakamura. He won the first and third parties, playing with white figures. And in the second, Mammadyarov turned out to be stronger, also using white color. Ahead of the fourth party of the first match.
Recall, in the quarterfinals, Shakhriyar was walked by Iranian Aliezo, twice beating it – 3: 1 and 2.5: 0.5.
And Teymur Rajabov could not pass Magnus Karlsen – 2: 2, 1.5: 2.5. Now Carlsen in another semifinals plays with Levon Aronian. There after three parties with a score of 2: 1 leads Karlsen.
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 with a draw, or rivals will exchange victories, two batchs are played with 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.