The Lords of the Boards are two steps from heaven
Posted by Webmaster on 8 November 2005
Another big shocker came from rampart Chinese team on day seven as they wiped out desperate Americans by 3.5-0.5 to extend their lead over runners-up Russia up to clear four points. Team USA, that actually has Soviet background with no exceptions, seemed totally helpless struggling vs magic China. Ukraine, who are aiming at reaching third position barely halved vs Cuba because of Ejlanov's bad play. Israel caused another major disappointment losing to Georgia and dropped down to 7th. Now their chances of taking one of podium places are less than minimal.
What will happen in the last two rounds is an open question. The battle for gold is not all over yet. Given that Russia's win over China on the last day by the margin bigger than 3-1 seems near impossibility, if Russia manage to beat China (w) tomorrow by 4-0 then China (m) need to beat Armenia in order to keep safe advantage. On the other hand, China's draw vs Russia on day 9 (or even 1.5-2.5 loss) puts the winning certificates into their hands. The team seeded only 6th perform now at 212 ELO points better than expected! The battle for bronze is even more complex. Armenia earned considerable advantage but need yet to play decent chess vs China tomorrow in order to retain the advantage. Ukraine wasted all kinds of chances and only good finish might save them. This is not all over for USA too but they need to beat Cuba and Israel.
Standings after seven rounds: China 19.5; Russia 15.5; Armenia 14; Ukraine 12.5; USA and Georgia 12; Israel 11.5
Today's matches: ARM-CHN; UKR-ISR; RUS-CHN(w); USA-CUB; GEO bye
Read Alon Greenfeld's extensive reports from WTCh official site: round 1; round 2; round 3; round 4; round 5; round 6.
Read ChessBase's illustrated report.
Everyday reports and photos are also available at FIDE site.
Find complete results, games and statistics of rounds 1-7 at OlimpBase's page
Another big shocker came from rampart Chinese team on day seven as they wiped out desperate Americans by 3.5-0.5 to extend their lead over runners-up Russia up to clear four points. Team USA, that actually has Soviet background with no exceptions, seemed totally helpless struggling vs magic China. Ukraine, who are aiming at reaching third position barely halved vs Cuba because of Ejlanov's bad play. Israel caused another major disappointment losing to Georgia and dropped down to 7th. Now their chances of taking one of podium places are less than minimal.What will happen in the last two rounds is an open question. The battle for gold is not all over yet. Given that Russia's win over China on the last day by the margin bigger than 3-1 seems near impossibility, if Russia manage to beat China (w) tomorrow by 4-0 then China (m) need to beat Armenia in order to keep safe advantage. On the other hand, China's draw vs Russia on day 9 (or even 1.5-2.5 loss) puts the winning certificates into their hands. The team seeded only 6th perform now at 212 ELO points better than expected! The battle for bronze is even more complex. Armenia earned considerable advantage but need yet to play decent chess vs China tomorrow in order to retain the advantage. Ukraine wasted all kinds of chances and only good finish might save them. This is not all over for USA too but they need to beat Cuba and Israel.
Standings after seven rounds: China 19.5; Russia 15.5; Armenia 14; Ukraine 12.5; USA and Georgia 12; Israel 11.5
Today's matches: ARM-CHN; UKR-ISR; RUS-CHN(w); USA-CUB; GEO bye
Read Alon Greenfeld's extensive reports from WTCh official site: round 1; round 2; round 3; round 4; round 5; round 6.
Read ChessBase's illustrated report.
Everyday reports and photos are also available at FIDE site.
Find complete results, games and statistics of rounds 1-7 at OlimpBase's page
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China walk on water
Posted by Webmaster on 7 November 2005
China made another huge step towards the World Championship title as they squeezed today the titleholders Ukraine to retain half of a point advantage over Russia. Ni Hua sealed China's win defeating Moiseenko who blunder under zeitnot in the sharp Kingside biased game. Russia's only win vs Armenia came from board #4 player Bareev who easily ran over Anastasian. USA moved up to third ruthlessly defeating Chinese women while Georgia scored their very first match victory beating underperforming Cuba.
The prospects for future stay unclear. Although Russia will receive a bye (and no points) tomorrow China are yet to face three strongest teams of the event including the last round hit encounter vs Russia. We may safely assume that the Russians will beat Chinese women by 4-0 so that China need to scarpe at least dwo draws in rounds 7-8 in order to be in front before the last round starts. Anyway, it seems like China and Russia are sure to take top two spots. Ukraine are perhaps favourites to take the bronze since they have easiest opposition to play.
Standings after six rounds: China 16; Russia 15.5; USA 11.5; Armenia 11; Ukraine 10.5; Israel 10.
Read Alon Greenfeld's extensive reports from WTCh official site: round 1; round 2; round 3; round 4; round 5.
Read ChessBase's illustrated report.
Find complete results, games and statistics of rounds 1-6 at OlimpBase's page
China made another huge step towards the World Championship title as they squeezed today the titleholders Ukraine to retain half of a point advantage over Russia. Ni Hua sealed China's win defeating Moiseenko who blunder under zeitnot in the sharp Kingside biased game. Russia's only win vs Armenia came from board #4 player Bareev who easily ran over Anastasian. USA moved up to third ruthlessly defeating Chinese women while Georgia scored their very first match victory beating underperforming Cuba. The prospects for future stay unclear. Although Russia will receive a bye (and no points) tomorrow China are yet to face three strongest teams of the event including the last round hit encounter vs Russia. We may safely assume that the Russians will beat Chinese women by 4-0 so that China need to scarpe at least dwo draws in rounds 7-8 in order to be in front before the last round starts. Anyway, it seems like China and Russia are sure to take top two spots. Ukraine are perhaps favourites to take the bronze since they have easiest opposition to play.
Standings after six rounds: China 16; Russia 15.5; USA 11.5; Armenia 11; Ukraine 10.5; Israel 10.
Read Alon Greenfeld's extensive reports from WTCh official site: round 1; round 2; round 3; round 4; round 5.
Read ChessBase's illustrated report.
Find complete results, games and statistics of rounds 1-6 at OlimpBase's page
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Rampart China move to top
Posted by Webmaster on 6 November 2005
China moved to the very top of the World Team Championship table as we reached the halfway point of the competition. They scored another impressive victory yesterday as they overwhelmed Georgia by 3.5-0.5 and lead now with 13.5 points still having one match in pocket. Russia are lying in second half of a point behind the Chinese as they beat USA yesterday by only 2.5-1.5 with the winner coming from Bareev who beat Goldin at board #4. Israel defeated Cuba 2.5-1.5 (another result that might not be what they were hoping for) and Ukraine recovered from last days' nightmare hammering Chinese girls by 3.5-0.5. Still they have long way to go as far as podium positions are concerned.
Sunday is the rest day and the remaining rounds will be tough run for Russia and China. Although China have already had a rest they will face considerably tougher opposition than the Russians so everything still may happen.
Standings after four rounds: China 13.5; Russia 13; Israel 10; Armenia 9.5.
Read Alon Greenfeld's extensive reports from WTCh official site: round 1; round 2; round 3; round 4; round 5.
Read ChessBase's illustrated report.
Find complete results, games and statistics of rounds 1-5 at OlimpBase's page
China moved to the very top of the World Team Championship table as we reached the halfway point of the competition. They scored another impressive victory yesterday as they overwhelmed Georgia by 3.5-0.5 and lead now with 13.5 points still having one match in pocket. Russia are lying in second half of a point behind the Chinese as they beat USA yesterday by only 2.5-1.5 with the winner coming from Bareev who beat Goldin at board #4. Israel defeated Cuba 2.5-1.5 (another result that might not be what they were hoping for) and Ukraine recovered from last days' nightmare hammering Chinese girls by 3.5-0.5. Still they have long way to go as far as podium positions are concerned.Sunday is the rest day and the remaining rounds will be tough run for Russia and China. Although China have already had a rest they will face considerably tougher opposition than the Russians so everything still may happen.
Standings after four rounds: China 13.5; Russia 13; Israel 10; Armenia 9.5.
Read Alon Greenfeld's extensive reports from WTCh official site: round 1; round 2; round 3; round 4; round 5.
Read ChessBase's illustrated report.
Find complete results, games and statistics of rounds 1-5 at OlimpBase's page
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Russia and China run for gold
Posted by Webmaster on 4 November 2005
It seems like China and Russia are main condenders for gold. Day 3 saw another big victory by China's team who hammered Cuba by 3.5-0.5. Israel beat Chinese women but only by the smallest margin possible and GM Erenburg lost to Shen Yang. Russia trounced Georgia by 2.5-1.5 and Ukraine lost badly to Armenia with decisive victory coming from Aronian against Ivanchuk at top board. On the next day Israel lost once again vs rampart China and their chances for winning the WTCh title are probably over. Russia defeated Ukraine 2.5-1.5 in the top encounter of the day with the winner coming from Grischuk who defeated Volokytin and Ukrainian lions are another big favourites to say farewell to their winning hopes. Georgia conceded as much as 2 game points vs Chinese women.
Standings after four rounds: Russia 10.5; China 10; Armenia 9.5; Israel 7.5.
Armenia will receive a bye tomorrow while Russia will face USA. China will play Georgia hoping to overtake the Russians.
Read Alon Greenfeld's extensive reports from WTCh official site: round 1; round 2; round 3;
Read ChessBase's illustrated report: http://chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=2718
Find complete results, games and statistics of rounds 1-4 at OlimpBase's page
It seems like China and Russia are main condenders for gold. Day 3 saw another big victory by China's team who hammered Cuba by 3.5-0.5. Israel beat Chinese women but only by the smallest margin possible and GM Erenburg lost to Shen Yang. Russia trounced Georgia by 2.5-1.5 and Ukraine lost badly to Armenia with decisive victory coming from Aronian against Ivanchuk at top board. On the next day Israel lost once again vs rampart China and their chances for winning the WTCh title are probably over. Russia defeated Ukraine 2.5-1.5 in the top encounter of the day with the winner coming from Grischuk who defeated Volokytin and Ukrainian lions are another big favourites to say farewell to their winning hopes. Georgia conceded as much as 2 game points vs Chinese women. Standings after four rounds: Russia 10.5; China 10; Armenia 9.5; Israel 7.5.
Armenia will receive a bye tomorrow while Russia will face USA. China will play Georgia hoping to overtake the Russians.
Read Alon Greenfeld's extensive reports from WTCh official site: round 1; round 2; round 3;
Read ChessBase's illustrated report: http://chessbase.com/newsdetail.asp?newsid=2718
Find complete results, games and statistics of rounds 1-4 at OlimpBase's page
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Close run at the start
Posted by Webmaster on 3 November 2005
Two rounds of Beer Sheva World Team Championship have been played so far and none of teams earned considerable advantage over the rest. Russia are in front with 5,5 points ahead of Armenia (5). China's men's team are lying in third but they already had a rest day after ruthless 4-0 over their female country-mates. Olympiad winners Ukraine beat USA 2,5-1,5 on day two while Israel, the hosts took off poorly losing to Russia and halving vs Armenia.
Read round 1 extensite report by Alon Greenfeld.
Find complete results, games and statistics at OlimpBase's page
Two rounds of Beer Sheva World Team Championship have been played so far and none of teams earned considerable advantage over the rest. Russia are in front with 5,5 points ahead of Armenia (5). China's men's team are lying in third but they already had a rest day after ruthless 4-0 over their female country-mates. Olympiad winners Ukraine beat USA 2,5-1,5 on day two while Israel, the hosts took off poorly losing to Russia and halving vs Armenia. Read round 1 extensite report by Alon Greenfeld.
Find complete results, games and statistics at OlimpBase's page
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The World Team Championship starts soon
Posted by Webmaster on 20 October 2005
The four year long World Team Championship cycle will soon reach its sixth buoy as the 2005 event scheduled in Beer Sheva, Israel will start in just a week and a half. World's top 10 teams will arrive, including Hamilton-Russel Cup holders Ukraine, multipy medal winners Russia and newly crowned European Champions Holland. As in past years the event will be the four board round robin. Sum of game points will be decisive about final standings.
The Championship official home page is now available at http://www.wccisrael.com. It provides wide variety of interesting information and is certainly worth of visiting.
Also, please find OlimpBase's WTCh complete history here (to our knowledge this is the only document on WTCh hitsory available worldwide).
Here is Beer Sheva home page maintained by OlimpBase.
The Beer Sheva Championship attracted many World's top players to make the event highly competitive. Unfortunately we are missing India, Bulgaria, Hungary and other nations that gave the world some brilliant players so we shall see neither the magic play of newly crowned World Champion Topalov nor the tusks of the Madras Tiger Anand there. Below is the full listing of WTCh qualifiers. Please note: Egypt, African Team Champions were eligible to play but did not apply.
The four year long World Team Championship cycle will soon reach its sixth buoy as the 2005 event scheduled in Beer Sheva, Israel will start in just a week and a half. World's top 10 teams will arrive, including Hamilton-Russel Cup holders Ukraine, multipy medal winners Russia and newly crowned European Champions Holland. As in past years the event will be the four board round robin. Sum of game points will be decisive about final standings. The Championship official home page is now available at http://www.wccisrael.com. It provides wide variety of interesting information and is certainly worth of visiting.
Also, please find OlimpBase's WTCh complete history here (to our knowledge this is the only document on WTCh hitsory available worldwide).
Here is Beer Sheva home page maintained by OlimpBase.
The Beer Sheva Championship attracted many World's top players to make the event highly competitive. Unfortunately we are missing India, Bulgaria, Hungary and other nations that gave the world some brilliant players so we shall see neither the magic play of newly crowned World Champion Topalov nor the tusks of the Madras Tiger Anand there. Below is the full listing of WTCh qualifiers. Please note: Egypt, African Team Champions were eligible to play but did not apply.
| team | ELOav | how they qualified | squad |
| 1. Russia | 2715 | 2. Olympiad | Svidler, Grischuk, Dreev, Morozevich, Motylev, Bareev |
| 2. Ukraine | 2698 | 1. Olympiad | Ivanchuk, Ponomariov, Volokityn, Moiseenko, Eljanov, Karjakin |
| 3. Israel | 2674 | hosts | Gelfand, Sutovsky, Smirin, Avrukh, Erenburg, Roiz |
| 4. Armenia | 2673 | 3. Olympiad | Aronian, Akopian, Asrian, Vaganian, Lputian, Anastasian |
| 5. USA | 2616 | 4. Olympiad | Goldin, Onischuk, Gulko, Kaidanov, Novikov, Ibragimov |
| 6. China | 2615 | 1. Asian TCh | Bu, Liang, Zhang Z., Zhang P., Ni |
| 7. Georgia | 2610 | invited team | Azmaiparashvili, Jobava, Giorgadze, Pantsulaia, Mchedlishvili, Gagunashvili |
| 8. Cuba | 2603 | 1. Panamerican TCh | Dominguez, Bruzon, Delgado, Nogueiras,Arencibia, Quezada |
| 9. China (w) | 2458 | invited team | Hou, Zhao, Wang, Gong, Huang, Shen |
| Netherlands | - | 1. Europeaan TCh | withdrew |
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