The review of chess events and sites for October, 2004

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The review of chess events and sites for October, 2004

by Boris Schipkov

The 79th Argentine Chess Championship 2004 took place September 24th - October 1st. 96 players.
1. Sorin, Ariel - 7.5 from 9; 2-3. Felgaer, Ruben; Pierrot, Facundo -7; etc.
Site: http://www.fada-argentina.org.ar/

The Monarch Assurance Isle of Man Masters 2004 took place in England 25th September - 3rd October.
1-2. Ghaem Maghami, Ehsan; Kiriakov, Petr - 7 from 9; 3-6. Zhang Zhong; Chandler, Murray; Kotronias, Vasilios; Rowson, Jonathan - 6.5; etc.
Site: http://www.bcmchess.co.uk/monarch2004

Piloo Mody International Open 2004 , 1- 9 October 2004
The Piloo Mody International Open was lifted in style by GM Dzhumaev Marat of Uzbekistan. He remained unbeaten in this 9 round event and scored 7.5 points with 6 wins and three draws to claim the crown and the first prize of USD 3000. In the final round he agreed for a quick draw with Indian Grand Master Praveen Thipsay which assured himself of the first place.
1. Dzhumaev, Marat - 7.5; 2-4. Iuldachev, Saidali; Praveen, Thipsay; Deepan Chakkravarthy - 6.5; etc.

WEBSITE : HTTP://WWW.CHESSINDIA.ORG/PILOOMODY

The European Club Cups 2004 took place in Cesme (Turkey) 3rd-10th October. Swiss, 7 rounds.
Final Standings, European Club Cup 2004, Men
1. NAO Chess Club - 12 (31); 2. Bosna Sarajevo - 11 (30); 3. Ladya Kazan - 11 (27.5); 4. Max Ven Ekaterinburg - 11 (25); etc.

Final Standings, European Club Cup 2004, Women
1. NTN Tbilisi - 13 (19.5); 2. Finec St. Petersburg - 12 (21); 3. Ladya Kazan - 10 (17); etc.

Round 7 Results: Ladya Kazan - NAO 3-3, Polonia - Bosna 2.5-3.5 (Krasenkow-Sokolov I 0-1), Max Ven - Beer Sheva 4-2 (Kasparov-Huzman 1/2), Monaco - Alkaloid 3-3, Admiral - Tomsk 2-4.
Round 6 Results: NAO - Polonia 3-3, Bosna - Ladya Kazan 2.5-3.5, Zalaegerszeg - Max Ven 1.5-4.5 (Sax-Kasparov 1/2), Beer Sheva - Tiendas 5-1, Tomsk - Tbilisi 4.5-1.5.
Round 5 Results: Max Ven - NAO 2-4 (Kasparov-Adams 1/2, Vaganian-Grischuk 0-1), Beer Sheva - Bosna 1.5-4.5 (Huzman-Shirov 0-1), Monaco - Polonia 2.5-3.5, Ladya Kazan - Tomsk 3.5-2.5.
Round 4 Results: Tomsk - NAO 1-5 (Smirnov-Grischuk 0-1), Polonia - Beer Sheva 3-3, Vesnianka - Max Ven 2.5-3.5 (Azarov-Kasparov 1/2), Bosna - Eczacibasi 5.5-0.5, Limhamns - Ladya Kazan 1-5.
Round 3 Results: NAO - Zeljeznicar 5.5-0.5, Max Ven - Bosna 3-3 (Kasparov-Shirov 1-0, Aleksandrov-Short 0-1), Tomsk - Monaco 3.5-2.5, Beer Sheva - Vesnianka 4-2, Polonia - Alkaloid 5.5-0.5, Hellir - Ladya Kazan 1.5-4.5.
Round 2 Results: Minatori - NAO 1.5-4.5 (Fejzullahu-Adams 1/2), Ladya Kazan - Max Ven 2.5-3.5 (Rublevsky-Kasparov 1-0, Timofeev-Aleksandrov 1-0), Admiral - Bosna 0.5-5.5, Tiendas - Polonia 1.5-4.5, Eynatten - Tomsk 1-5.
Round 1 Results: NAO - Matinkylan 6-0, Rochade Eupen - Max Ven 1.5-4.5, Bosna - Hellir 5.5-0.5, Limhamns - Polonia 1-5, Tomsk - Shakkikerho 6-0, Dudelange - Ladya Kazan 0.5-5.5.

Site: http://www.tsf.org.tr/ecup2004/ecupmain.htm

The Classical World Chess Championship 2004 took place in Brissago (Switzerland) September 25 - October 18. Title holder Vladimir Kramnik (Russia) vs Peter Leko (Hungary) 7-7. Kramnik's coaches: Evgeny Bareev, Miguel Illescas, Peter Svidler. Leko's coaches: Vladimir Akopian, Arshak Petrosian, Vladislav Tkachiev.
Vladimir Kramnik retained his title.
Game 14 (October 18) Kramnik - Leko 1-0. Caro-Kann. Vladimir outplayed the rival in the ending.
Game 13 (October 16) Leko - Kramnik 1/2. Modern Benoni. Black had some advantage in the endgame.
Game 12 (October 14) Kramnik - Leko 1/2. Caro-Kann. White obtained some initiative and ruined Black's kingside pawn structure. But Peter played very well and grabbed two pawns.
Game 11 (October 12) Leko - Kramnik 1/2. Queen's Indian. A quick draw by repetition.
Game 10 (October 10) Kramnik - Leko 1/2. Spanish. White had a small edge.
Game 9 (October 9) Leko - Kramnik 1/2. Queen's Indian. A quick draw.
Game 8 (October 7) Kramnik - Leko 0-1. Spanish. Vladimir did a risky queen sacrifice.
Game 7 (October 5) Leko - Kramnik 1/2. Slav or QGA. Black levelled.
Game 6 (October 3) Kramnik - Leko 1/2. Spanish. Black had a slight edge.
Game 5 (October 2) Leko - Kramnik 1-0. Queen's Gambit. Peter grabbed a pawn, then he won the exchange in the endgame.
Game 4 (September 30) Kramnik - Leko 1/2. Spanish. Vladimir won only a pawn.
Game 3 (September 28) Leko - Kramnik 1/2. Russian. Black levelled.
Game 2 (September 26) Kramnik - Leko 1/2. Spanish. A quick draw.
Game 1 (September 25) Leko - Kramnik 0-1. Russian. White had some edge, but then Black transferred his bishop to a nice place on a5 and obtained a good game.
Games (14, pgn)

Site: http://www.worldchesschampionship.com/

The Essent Chess Tournaments 2004 took place in Hoogeveen (The Netherlands) 17th-23rd October.
Crown. Final Standings after round 6
1. Sokolov, Ivan - 4.5; 2. Short, Nigel - 3; 3. Stellwagen, Daniel - 2.5; 4. Carlsen, Magnus - 2.
Games (12, pgn)
Open 2004.
1-2. Gurevich, Mikhail; Zhang, Pengxiang - 7 from 9; 3-7. Khenkin, Igor; Goloshchapov, Alexander; Romanishin, Oleg; Erenburg, Sergey; Spoelman, Wouter - 6.5; etc.
Site: http://www.essentchess.nl/

The Chigorin Memorial 2004 took place in St.Petersburg (Russia) 16-24 October.
1. Ivanov, Sergey - 7.5; 2-3. Bezgodov, Alexei; Vitiugov, Nikita - 7; etc.

Sites: http://www.totalchess.spb.ru/chess.nsf and http://www.ruschess.com/

The 36th Chess Olympiad 2004 took place in Calvià (Majorca, Spain), 15th-31st October.
Men. Final standings
1. Ukraine - 39.5; 2. Russia - 36.5; 3. Armenia - 36.5; 4. United States - 35; 5. Israel - 34.5; 6. India - 34; 7. Cuba - 33.5; 8. Netherlands - 33.
Women. Final standings
1. China - 31; 2. United States - 28; 3. Russia - 27.5; 4. Georgia - 27.5; 5. France - 25.5; 6. Hungary - 25; 7. Slovakia - 25; 8. England - 25.

Russia (Men): A.Morozevich - 6,5 from 11, P.Svidler - 6,5 from 9, A.Grischuk - 6,5 from 11, A.Dreev - 6,5 from 9, A.Khalifman - 3,5 from 6, V.Zvjaginsev - 7 from 10. Captain - S.Dolmatov.
Russia (Women): A.Kosteniuk - 7 from 11, T.Kosintseva - 4 from 9, E.Kovalevskaya - 6.5 from 10, N.Kosintseva - 10 from 12. Captain - Y.Yakovich.
Round 14, October 29 (Men)
France - Ukraine 1-3, Russia - China 3-1, Armenia - Georgia 3.5-0.5, Israel - Cuba 2-2, India - Bulgaria 2.5-1.5, United States - Norway 3.5-0.5.
Round 14, October 29 (Women)
Slovakia - China 1-2, France - Russia 1-2, United States - Vietnam 2.5-0.5, Georgia - Ukraine 2.5-0.5, Netherlands - Hungary 2-1.
Round 13, October 28 (Men)
Ukraine - Georgia 2-2, Cuba - Russia 1.5-2.5, France - Armenia 2-2, United States - Israel 2-2, Poland - India 1.5-2.5.
Round 13, October 28 (Women)
China - India 2-1, Russia - Georgia 2-1, France - United States 1.5-1.5, Hungary - England 2-1.
Round 12, October 27 (Men)
Ukraine - Poland 2.5-1.5, Georgia - Russia 2.5-1.5, Armenia - United States 2-2, Israel - India 2.5-1.5, Bulgaria - France 2-2.
Round 12, October 27 (Women)
Georgia - China 2-1, United States - Hungary 2.5-0.5, England - France 1-2, Slovenia - Russia 0-3.
Round 11, October 26 (Men)
Ukraine - Cuba 3-1, Russia - United States 2.5-1.5, Switzerland - Armenia 1.5-2.5, Azerbaijan - Israel 1-3, India - Canada 3.5-0.5.
Round 11, October 26 (Women)
Hungary - China 1.5-1.5, India - Georgia 0.5-2.5, Slovakia - United States 1-2, Armenia - Russia 1-2.
Round 10, October 25 (Men)
United States - Ukraine 2-2, Russia - France 2.5-1.5, Armenia - Slovenia 3.5-0.5, Israel - Switzerland 2-2, Cuba - India 2.5-1.5, Bulgaria - Azerbaijan 1.5-2.5.
Round 10, October 25 (Women)
China - United States 1-2, Russia - India 1-2, Hungary - Latvia 2.5-0.5, Georgia - Sweden 3-0.
Round 9, October 24 (Men)
Ukraine - Armenia 2-2, Spain A - United States 0.5-3.5, India - Russia 1.5-2.5, Poland - Switzerland 1.5-2.5, Germany - Bulgaria 1.5-2.5, Georgia - France 1.5-2.5, China - Slovenia 1.5-2.5, Kazakhstan - Israel 0.5-3.5.
Round 9, October 24 (Women)
China - Lithuania 3-0, Russia - Hungary 1.5-1.5, United States - Poland 2-1, India - Ukraine 2-1.
Round 8, October 23 (Men)
Bulgaria - Ukraine 0.5-3.5, Spain A - India 1.5-2.5, Russia - Armenia 2.5-1.5, France - Poland 2-2, United States - Azerbaijan 2.5-1.5, Israel - Moldova 2-2, Netherlands - Georgia 1.5-2.5, China - Cuba 2.5-1.5.
Round 8, October 23 (Women)
Poland - China 1-2, Lithuania - England 2-1, Hungary - Bulgaria 2-1, Kazakhstan - Russia 0.5-2.5.
Round 7, October 22 (Men)
India - Ukraine 1.5-2.5, Azerbaijan - Spain A 1.5-2.5, Russia - Bulgaria 1.5-2.5, Armenia - Israel 3-1, Georgia - Cuba 2-2, France - Slovakia 2.5-1.5, Poland - Philippines 3-1.
Round 7, October 22 (Women)
China - France 2.5-0.5, Bulgaria - Russia 1.5-1.5, Ukraine - Armenia 1.5-1.5, India - United States 1.5-1.5.
Round 6, October 20 (Men)
Ukraine - Azerbaijan 2.5-1.5, Spain A - France 2.5-1.5, Israel - Russia 0.5-3.5, Bulgaria - Poland 2.5-1.5, India - Netherlands 3-1, China - Slovakia 2-2, Canada - Armenia 0.5-3.5, Cuba - Uzbekistan 2.5-1.5, Serbia Montenegro - Argentina 2-2.
Round 6, October 20 (Women)
Russia - China 1-2, France - Ukraine 2-1, Hungary - India 1.5-1.5, Sweden - Germany 1.5-1.5.
Round 5, October 19 (Men)
Ukraine - Israel 2-2, Spain A - Georgia 2.5-1.5, Slovakia - Russia 1.5-2.5, Azerbaijan - Bosnia Herzegovina 3-1, Armenia - India 1.5-2.5, France - Cuba 2.5-1.5, Bulgaria - Scotland 3.5-0.5, Poland - England 3-1, Uzbekistan - United States 2.5-1.5.
Round 5, October 19 (Women)
China - England 3-0, Ukraine - Russia 1.5-1.5, Germany - France 1-2, India - Poland 1.5-1.5, Sweden - United States 1.5-1.5.
Round 4, October 18 (Men)
Russia - Ukraine 1.5-2.5, Macedonia - Spain A 0.5-3.5, Israel - Bulgaria 3.5-0.5, Azerbaijan - Scotland 2.5-1.5, Bosnia Herzegovina - Armenia 2-2, United States - India 1.5-2.5, Cuba - Netherlands 2.5-1.5, England - Canada 2.5-1.5, Norway - France 1-3.
Round 4, October 18 (Women)
China - Germany 2.5-0.5, Russia - United States 2-1, Hungary - Ukraine 0.5-2.5, England - Slovakia 2.5-0.5.
Round 3, October 17 (Men)
Sweden - Russia 0-4, Ukraine - Czech Republic 4-0, Serbia Montenegro - Israel 1-3, Bulgaria - Slovakia 3-1, Canada - Azerbaijan 1.5-2.5, Scotland - Norway 2.5-1.5, Armenia - Estonia 3-1, India - Philippines 3-1, United States - Iran 3.5-0.5.
Round 3, October 17 (Women)
Germany - Kazakhstan 2.5-0.5, Latvia - China 0-3, Sweden - Netherlands 1.5-1.5, Russia - Vietnam 2-1, United States - Slovenia 2.5-0.5.
Round 2, October 16 (Men)
Russia - Switzerland 3-1, Spain B - Ukraine 0-4, Chile - Azerbaijan 1-3, Israel - Australia 3.5-0.5, Czech Republic - Bangladesh 4-0, Belgium - Slovakia 1.5-2.5, Portugal - Scotland 1-3, Albania - Canada 0.5-3.5, Uzbekistan - Armenia 1-3, Lithuania - United States 2-2.
Round 2, October 16 (Women)
Ukraine - England 1.5-1.5, Slovenia - France 2.5-0.5, Bulgaria - Argentina 2-1, China - Kyrgystan 3-0, Azerbaijan - Russia 0-3, United States - Lithuania 2.5-0.5.
Round 1, October 15 (Men)
Andorra - Russia 0.5-3.5, Ukraine - Indonesia 4-0, South Africa - Israel 0-4, Armenia - Mongolia 3.5-0.5, Uruguay - India 1.5-2.5, England - Turkey 2.5-1.5, Tunisia - Spain A 0.5-3.5, France - Lebanon 3-1, Venezuela - Poland 1-3, United States - Dominican Rep. 3.5-0.5.
Round 1, October 15 (Women)
Norway - China 0.5-1.5, Russia - Iceland 2.5-0.5, Venezuela - United States 0.5-2.5, Georgia - Bosnia Herzegovina 2.5-0.5, Finland - Ukraine 0-3.

Site: http://www.36chessolympiad.com/

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