Carlsen Wins Inaugural Sinquefield Cup in Style
Event sponor Rex Sinquefield and tournament organizer Tony Rich presented GM Magnus Carlsen the trophy for the inaugural Sinquefield Cup. World No. 2 Levon Aronian looks on. By Brian Jerauld Games annotated by GM Varuzhan Akobian and GM Ronen Har-Zvi SAINT LOUIS (September 16, 2013) — World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen brought home a $70,000 […]
Three in the Hunt for Sinquefield Cup
GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Levon Aronian and GM Magnus Carlsen all have chances at winning the inaugural Sinquefield Cup. By Brian Jerauld Game annotations by GM Ben Finegold and GM Ian Rogers SAINT LOUIS (September 14, 2013) — There’s just one round left in the strongest tournament ever held on American soil—one game to play […]
Magnus Makes His Move at Sinquefield Cup
World No. 1 Magnus Carlsen took over sole posession of first place by besting the reigning U.S. Champ Gata Kamsky in round 4. Carlsen was exhausted after the game. By Brian JerauldGames Annotated by GM Varuzhan Akobian and GM Ronen Har-Zvi SAINT LOUIS (September 14, 2013) — It was another round of fighting chess and […]
Nakamura Clear First at Halfway Point of Sinquefield Cup
GM Hikaru Nakamura played World No. 1 GM Magnus Carlsen to an exciting draw in round 3 of the inaugural Sinquefield Cup. By Brian JerauldGames annotated by GM Ian Rogers and GM Ben Finegold SAINT LOUIS (September 12, 2013) — At the 1959 Candidates Tournament, Hungarian GM Pal Benko, desperate to refute the “hypnotic stare” […]
Nakamura Perfect After 2 Rounds in Saint Louis
With his victory today, GM Hikaru Nakamura moved up to No. 5 in the world on the live rating list and is less than a point away from overtaking GM Alexander Grischuk for the No. 4 spot. By Brian Jerauld SAINT LOUIS (September 10, 2013) — Hikaru Nakamura is done with the side dishes. Now […]
Nakamura Bests Aronian, Carlsen Tops Kamsky at Sinquefield Cup
GM Hikaru Nakamura took advantage of a late blunder by World No. 2 GM Levon Aronian to defend his home turf in the first round of the 2013 Sinquefield Cup. By Brian Jerauld Games Annotated by GM Ronen Har-Zvi and GM Varuzhan Akobian SAINT LOUIS, September 9, 2013 — Welcome to the Sinquefield Cup. Please […]
Opening Festivities Kick Off Sinquefield Cup
GM Hikaru Nakamura, GM Levon Aronian, Lindenwood University student George Krasnapolskiy GM Magnus Carlsen and GM Gata Kamsky pose during the autograph signing on September 8. By Brian Jerauld SAINT LOUIS – After a celebration weekend that began with the drawing of lots and finished with the drawing of crowds, the strongest chess tournament in […]
Sinquefield Cup Contenders: Magnus Carlsen
Magnus Carlsen has transcended chess superstardom to become a world icon. He will challenge Viswanathan Anand for the World Championship title in November. By Brian Jerauld Norwegian Grandmaster Magnus Carlsen is perhaps the most recognizable chess figure on the earth today. With a FIDE rating of 2862, he is the current No. 1 in the […]
Sinquefield Cup Contenders: Hikaru Nakamura
Hikaru Nakamura’s playing style is brilliant and attacking, making him one of the most exciting players on the planet. By Brian Jerauld Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura is the United States’ No. 1 chess player and the leading hopeful to bring America its first World Championship since Bobby Fischer. Born in Hirakata, Osaka Prefecture, Japan, the 25-year-old […]
Sinquefield Cup Contenders: Levon Aronian
Grandmaster Levon Aronian of Armenia is currently ranked No. 2 in the world and holds a plus score agaisnt both of the U.S. competitors, Hikaru Nakamura and Gata Kamsky. By Brian Jerauld Grandmaster Levon Aronian is the pride of chess-strong Armenia, having been declared Sportsman of the Year twice, Honored Master of Sport in 2009 […]