Korchnoi wins Botvinnik Memorial

Viktor Korchnoi Wins Botvinnik Memorial

Rapid seniors' tournament on 15-19th August in Suzdal-Vladimir Oblast

The Russian Chess Federation is organizing a number of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the 6th World Champion Mikhail Moiseyevich Botvinnik (17 August 1911 - 5 May 1995).

Besides the grande event with the World's top players and a strong open in St. Petersburg, a seniors' tournament was held from 15th to 19th August in Suzdal-Vladimir Oblast. Legendary players from Botvinnik era competed in the round robin rapid tournament with the time control of 25min + 10 sec/move.

Former World Champion Boris Spassky was set to make an appearance but eventually GM Oleg Chernikov took his place.

Viktor Korchnoi maintained the lead throughout the event and took a clear first place with 7.0 points. A point behind is Evgeni Vasiukov who grabbed the second place after a furious finish.

Chief arbiter was GM Yuri Averbakh. The prize fund is 14200 EUR.

Final standings:

1. GM Viktor Korchnoi SUI 2553 - 7.0

2. GM Evgeni Vasiukov RUS 2455 - 6.0

3. GM Lajos Portisch HUN 2523 - 5.0

4-5. GM Borislav Ivkov SRB 2416 and GM Igor Zaitsev RUS 2408 - 4.5

6-8. GM Wolfgang Uhlmann GER 2379, IM Aleksander Nikitin RUS 2430 and GM Oleg Chernikov RUS 2402 - 4.0

9. IM Anatoly Bykhovsky RUS 2354 - 3.5

10. GM Mark Taimanov RUS 2386 - 2.5

Korchnoi dominates Botvinnik Memorial

Mikhail Botvinnik Memorial 2011

Viktor Korchnoi leading the seniors' tournament after round six

The Russian Chess Federation is organizing a number of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the 6th World Champion Mikhail Moiseyevich Botvinnik (17 August 1911 - 5 May 1995).

Besides the grande event with the World's top players and a strong open in Sankt Petersburg, the RCF is hosting a seniors' tournament from 15th to 19th August in Suzdal-Vladimir Oblast. Legendary players from Botvinnik era compete in the round robin rapid tournament with the time control of 25min + 10 sec/move.

Former World Champion Boris Spassky was set to make an appearance but eventually GM Oleg Chernikov took his place.

After six rounds of play Viktor Korchnoi took a convincing lead with five points, full point and a half ahead of the group of players.

Chief arbiter is Yuri Averbakh. The prize fund is 14200 EUR.

Round 6 standings:

1. GM Viktor Korchnoi SUI 2553 - 5.0

2-4. GM Lajos Portisch HUN 2523, GM Evgeni Vasiukov RUS 2455 and IM Aleksander Nikitin RUS 2430 - 3.5

5-9. GM Oleg Chernikov RUS 2402, GM Wolfgang Uhlmann GER 2379, GM Borislav Ivkov SRB 2416, GM Igor Zaitsev RUS 2408 and IM Anatoly Bykhovsky RUS 2354 - 2.5

10. GM Mark Taimanov RUS 2386 - 2.0

Thanks to Mr. Alexander Kentler

Legends at Botvinnik Memorial

Mikhail Botvinnik Memorial
Seniors' tournament on 13-20th August in Suzdal-Vladimir

The Russian Chess Federation is organizing a number of events dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the 6th World Champion Mikhail Moiseyevich Botvinnik (17 August 1911 - 5 May 1995).

Besides the grande event with the World's top players, the RCF is preparing a seniors' tournament which will be held from 13th to 20th August in Suzdal-Vladimir Oblast. Legendary players from Botvinnik era will compete in the round robin rapid tournament with the time control of 25min + 10 sec/move.

Boris Spassky (France), Viktor Korchnoi (Switzerland), Lajos Portisch (Hungary), Wolfgang Uhlmann (Germany), Borislav Ivkov (Serbia), Mark Taimanov, Evgeni Vasiukov, Igor Zaitsev, Aleksander Nikitin and Anatoly Bykhovsky (all Russia) will participate.

Chief arbiter will be Yuri Averbakh. The prize fund will be 14200 EUR.