Taking place at Olympia Conference Centre, 8-15 Dec 2009. Players: Carlsen, Kramnik, Nakamura, Ni Hua, Short, Adams, McShane and Howell. Many side events too. http://www.londonchessclassic.com http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:59:52 +0000 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:59:42 +0000 FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.2.9) http://www.feedforall.com Click to read our plaudits and letters page following the conclusion of this highly successful and enjoyable event. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/plaudits_letters.htm 2A808DFD-1DF0-4D2C-9D3C-60164FAA41F1 Sat, 30 Jan 2010 14:59:42 +0000 Prize winners 2009: 1st Jon Ludvig Hammer (NOR) 8/9 £2500; 2nd= Simon K Williams (ENG), Mark L Hebden (ENG, Jovanka Houska (ENG) 7/9 £916.67 ... http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_events/fide_rated_open.htm 6A353AF7-BE60-4D98-8AEF-46DB61FBAC65 Wed, 23 Dec 2009 08:41:51 +0000 Details of prizewinners for the Weekend events, Rapidplay and Junior Rapidplay are now posted. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_events.htm 15278776-047E-44FE-9509-1B3507BE7300 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:09:53 +0000 A large illustrated report about the FIDE Open, won by 19-year old Jon Ludvig Hammer, is now online. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/reports/fide_open.htm 152C2CEC-DDE5-4DE0-9D49-588B1645AEF3 Fri, 18 Dec 2009 21:05:26 +0000 See the games and read more about it on the official site. Full report to follow later today http://www.londonchessclassic.com 6CD3D5E3-DD33-4F0A-8F00-32D956FDCCC9 Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:35:10 +0000 Click to see details of prizes awarded so far. Other events to follow when information is available. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_events.htm 0811F7ED-DF05-4385-A494-0FFF2E467B1D Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:56:04 +0000 PGN and results from round 6 played today (Sat 12 Dec) http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_events/womens_invitational.htm 2235ADB4-FCE9-446A-8A31-A07D9087202A Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:29:41 +0000 Click to see results, standings and crosstable. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/classic/the_classic.htm 9CFD79A8-E94D-476C-8A4F-F92364616CC8 Sat, 12 Dec 2009 20:27:23 +0000 See the scores and results from rounds played today (Fri 11 Dec) http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_events.htm 4F60C29B-B0FD-4FA1-80E8-0ABC1D6450BC Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:45:28 +0000 In the FIDE rated Open there are now 9 GM's, 14 IM's, 5 FM's, and 1 WM. Only a short while to go to the start of round 1 on Tues 8th Dec. If you still plan to enter an event please do so asap providing full details, name(s), grade/rating, ECF or FIDE code and the section you wish to play in. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_entries_lists.htm A07F5F6A-77EE-4F67-8C0C-82786288F341 Sun, 6 Dec 2009 19:48:48 +0000 In the FIDE rated Open there are now 9 GM's, 13 IM's, 5 FM's, and 1 WM. Only a few days to go to the start of round 1 on Tues 8th Dec. If you still plan to enter please do so asap. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_entries_lists.htm 3DDCFEF1-B683-432F-9C8D-C301202BBB2E Fri, 4 Dec 2009 14:19:00 +0000 In the FIDE rated Open there are now 9 GM's, 12 IM's, 5 FM's, and 1 WM. Only a few days to go to the start of round 1 on Tues 8th Dec. If you still plan to enter please do so asap. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_entries_lists.htm 281DB870-42A7-4813-B763-BEA5362DB6F6 Thu, 3 Dec 2009 20:43:03 +0000 In the FIDE rated Open there are now 9 GM's, 11 IM's, 5 FM's, and 1 WM. Lots of names added to the lists again today. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_entries_lists.htm 30FA4F9F-954A-4CD8-BDC2-D3FD1C578D1D Wed, 2 Dec 2009 20:40:47 +0000 We are now accepting requests for accreditation from members of the media for the London Chess Classic. Click the link above to submit your application. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/press.htm 5439BC2C-C76C-4EF4-ADF3-DB7B085146AE Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:58:45 +0000 This is a 16 page document packed with useful information, player profiles, photos, schedules and contact details (pdf 4.17Mb). http://www.londonchessclassic.com/downloads.htm 1FBAC772-1290-4151-A5A4-8F8A7D77D3ED Wed, 2 Dec 2009 13:55:52 +0000 In the FIDE rated Open there are 8 GM's, 10 IM's, 4 FM's, and 1 WM. Lots of names added to the lists today. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_entries.htm F6A92C10-97FA-4798-8B65-E1781F918DAE Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:08:31 +0000 Some tickets are still available but you need to hurry to avoid disappointment! http://www.ukgamesshop.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Product_Code=classicevents6_KorchnoiSimul&Category_Code=classicevents FD6BF517-5CDD-4AB0-80C1-6D53B3AF17E1 Mon, 30 Nov 2009 19:04:27 +0000 Once in a lifetime experience - Play a living Legend! Time left: 1 day 17 hours (30 Nov, 2009, 11:46:48 GMT) http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=370293818366 82B3F1DE-8E68-4E3E-B119-CFCDFC7DFAE8 Sat, 28 Nov 2009 18:19:15 +0000 This is a FIDE Open event offering IM and GM norm opportunities. Dates: Tuesday 8th - Tuesday 15th December (9 rounds). 1 round per day except Friday 11th December (2 rounds). http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_entries.htm CD1CBC37-8139-449D-BA9D-A44E2B6FAB21 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 20:07:54 +0000 Tickets are £10 each or £50 for all seven days. Under-16s will be admitted free. Telegraph readers get 20 per cent off by quoting "Telegraph" on the phone or online. Tickets can be purchased from the London Chess Centre on 020 7388 2404 or via the tournament website www.londonchessclassic.com http://twa.lk/gUoFl 135C04D2-A14C-4616-AE6B-DF9B367188C9 Fri, 27 Nov 2009 00:18:01 +0000 Entries for the side events are still coming in thick and fast. Click to see latest lists and pictures of the leading players in the FIDE Open. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_entries.htm 335866B2-4B50-430F-865C-09498E25B9F1 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:16:09 +0000 Daily Telegraph 24 Nov - Max Davidson meets some of the Grandmasters of tomorrow ... http://www.londonchessclassic.com 3ED4B767-3F95-44E6-816C-AFB902E0CB5E Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:18:13 +0000 Join us for an interactive discussion on how the game of chess serves as an incubator for artificial intelligence at 8:00PM GMT on Tuesday, 8 December 2009. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/evening_events.htm 4A603DF6-BD04-4BD1-80CA-5AFADA4DE98F Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:18:09 +0000 By far the easiest and least expensive way is the Tube. If you are interested in walking or bus tours of the city, see Travellers Guide to London for more information. Transport for London also provides comprehensive and detailed information about travel options in the Capital including how to top-up or purchase an Oyster travel card. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/how_to_get_here.htm ECA86E58-3025-44E1-8C19-1FD6AA46FFF0 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:05:58 +0000 This is a 10 player all play all invitational event with WIM norms available. The draw for 1st round colours will be made soon. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_events/womens_invitational.htm AC6968B4-D6FB-405E-87BA-BEA844E27E11 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:18:05 +0000 There are three main ways to enter the festival events: Online, by phone/fax or by completing an entry form. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/entry_and_info.htm F137A89F-CC2E-4956-8DA5-89F8E9624037 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 19:18:00 +0000 HotelMap look forward to seeing you at Olympia Conference Centre in December. To help you get the perfect accommodation and the best special offers they have put together a unique London Chess Classic HotelMap that shows the nearby accommodation options and best possible rates and special offers. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/accommodation.htm 28C1FAB3-0DC8-48BC-902F-230DD090E2BE Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:03:10 +0000 Purchasing an adult ticket gives you the many benefits including admission to the London Chess Classic 2009 and much more ... http://www.londonchessclassic.com/tickets.htm 14BFF612-8336-42FF-B785-A1067B1B9B9F Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:02:44 +0000 Schools are welcome to visit the London Chess Classic for free chess coaching from 10.30-12.30 daily on 8th, 9th, 10th, 14th and 15th Dec. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/schools.htm E6DB3D89-F87C-4466-84AA-3908BE5FF3AB Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:00:52 +0000 The London Chess Classic is delighted to announce that Viktor Korchnoi, one of the all time greats of world chess has agreed to be the tournaments Guest of Honour and give two simultaneous displays. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/festival_events/korchnoi_simuls.htm 4772B4CC-F269-43D6-94EE-469B781BA906 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:58:07 +0000 The London Chess Classic 2009 will be the highest level tournament in London for 25 years and will be the first in a series of events designed to reinvigorate UK chess and promote the game and its undoubted educational benefits in schools and communities. http://www.londonchessclassic.com/classic/players.htm 831626EE-5685-4525-A980-7A085DA083C6 Thu, 26 Nov 2009 17:04:41 +0000