2012 U.S. Championships News
The 2023 Winter Chess Classic reached its thrilling conclusion with Team A emerging as the ultimate victors, showcasing exceptional skill and strategic brilliance. The A Team secured a final score of 135, outshining Team B, who scored 117 in this intense battle of wits.
Individual performances were nothing short of spectacular, with two standout players making a significant impact on Team A's success:
Grigory Oparin (Board 1):
- Rating: 2667
- Final Weighted Score: 29.5
- Team Prize: $2,500
- Individual Prize: $1,500
- Total Earnings: $4,000
- Notable Achievement: Finished with a remarkable +10 score and an unweighted score of 17/24.
Lazaro Bruzon (Board 4):
- Rating: 2594
- Current Score: 25
- Team Prize: $2,500
- Individual Prize: $1,500
- Total Due: $4,000
- Notable Achievement: Finished with a +4 score and an unweighted score of 14/24.
The complete individual and team results are as follows:
Team A
- Board 1: Grigory Oparin - $4,000
- Board 2: Benjamin Gledura - $2,500
- Board 3: Mikhail Antipov - $4,000
- Board 4: Lazaro Bruzon - $4,000
- Board 5: Harshit Raja - $4,000
- Board 6: Josiah Stearman - $2,500
Team B:
- Board 1: Nikolas Theodorou - $1,500
- Board 2: Dariusz Swiercz - $3,000
- Board 3: Benjamin Bok - $1,500
- Board 4: Var Akobian - $1,500
- Board 5: Batsuren Dambasuren - $1,500
- Board 6: Akshat Chandra - $3,000
The Winter Chess Classic 2023 proved to be an intense and riveting chess spectacle, with grandmasters showcasing their prowess in classical, rapid, and blitz chess. Congratulations to Team A on their well-deserved victory and to all participants for making this event an unforgettable chess experience. Until the next classic encounter on the board!
The 2023 Winter Chess Classic entered the penultimate day with a dramatic shift after the conclusion of the rapid chess rounds. The players, having showcased their strategic prowess in classical chess over the initial three days, shifted gears to the faster-paced games, and the outcomes have reshaped the landscape of the tournament.
Team B, led by the stellar performance of Grigory Oparin on Board 1, emerged as the dominant force in the rapid chess rounds. Oparin's exceptional display, winning 5.5 out of 6 games, propelled Team B to a substantial lead with a score of 96.5 against Team A's 83.5. With 12 rounds of blitz tomorrow, you can be sure the A Team will give the final day their all.
The current board standings illustrate the individual contributions to the team scores:
Team A
- Board 1: Oparin, Grigory (2667) - 21.5 points
- Board 2: Gledura, Benjamin (2633) - 14.5 points
- Board 3: Antipov, Mikhail (2607) - 16 points
- Board 4: Bruzon, Lazaro (2594) - 18.5 points
- Board 5: Raja, Harshit (2509) - 16.5 points
- Board 6: Stearman, Josiah (2479) - 9.5 points
Team B
- Board 1: Theodorou, Nikolas (2626) - 14.5 points
- Board 2: Swiercz, Dariusz (2615) - 15 points
- Board 3: Bok, Benjamin (2614) - 16 points
- Board 4: Akobian, Var (2576) - 11.5 points
- Board 5: Dambasuren, Batsuren (2523) - 14 points
- Board 6: Chandra, Akshat (2486) - 12.5 points
As the tournament heads into the final day of blitz, the battle for supremacy intensifies. The players have displayed exceptional skill and strategy, setting the stage for an exhilarating conclusion to the Winter Chess Classic at Saint Louis University. Stay tuned for the final showdown!
As the Winter Chess Classic 2023 entered its third day, the atmosphere inside the Sinquefield Commons at Saint Louis University was charged with anticipation. The chilly weather outside belied the intensity of the battles that unfolded over the chessboards. The day featured two rounds of classical chess, bringing us closer to the fast-paced action in rapid and blitz.
Team Dynamics
In a dramatic turn of events, the B Team seized the lead from Team A in the final round of classical chess. The competition has reached a pivotal moment, with the B Team now leading with a score of 55.5 to Team A's 52.5. The competitors displayed true fighting spirit, taking both rounds down to the wire.
Individual Highlights
Round 5
- Oparin, Grigory (A) vs. Dambasuren, Batsuren (B): Draw
- Gledura, Benjamin (A) vs. Akobian, Var (B): Draw
- Antipov, Mikhail (A) vs. Chandra, Akshat (B): Draw
- Bok, Benjamin (A) vs. Bruzon, Lazaro (B): Draw
- Theodorou, Nikolas (B) vs. Raja, Harshit (A): Theodorou wins
- Swiercz, Dariusz (B) vs. Stearman, Josiah (A): Draw
Round 6
- Chandra, Akshat (B) vs. Oparin, Grigory (A): Draw
- Gledura, Benjamin (A) vs. Theodorou, Nikolas (B): Draw
- Akobian, Var (B) vs. Antipov, Mikhail (A): Draw
- Dambasuren, Batsuren (B) vs. Bruzon, Lazaro (A): Draw
- Raja, Harshit (A) vs. Swiercz, Dariusz (B): Swiercz wins
- Stearman, Josiah (A) vs. Bok, Benjamin (B): Bok wins
Team Standings
- Team A Score: 52.5
- Team B Score: 55.5
With the B Team now in the lead, the Winter Chess Classic promises even more thrilling encounters in the upcoming rapid and blitz rounds. The players continue to showcase their talent and determination as they vie for victory and $30,000 in prizes. Stay tuned for more updates as the Winter Chess Classic unfolds its final chapters at Saint Louis University.