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It's Leko vs Anand in Miskolc
23.05.2009 – Another great event in the north-eastern Hungarian town of Miskolc. After playing Adams, Karpov, Kramnik and Carlsen in previous editions, this time Hungary's top GM Peter Leko faces World Champion Vishy Anand in an eight-game rapid chess match in the beautiful National Theater, from June 2nd to 7th. We will bring you pictorial reports from Miskolc and live coverage of all the games. |
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Peter Leko: 'I'm not the kind who takes unnecessary risks...'
26.05.2009 – "I believe much more in the logic of our game, rather than gambling on your opponent's nerves." The top Hungarian player, who will take part in an eight-game rapid chess match against World Champion Vishy Anand next week, and then play in the Super-GM in Dortmund a month later, speaks about his career, his goals and the great love of his life. Interview. |
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Leko vs Anand begins tomorrow in Miskolc
02.06.2009 – It is one of our favourite events of the year: an eight-game rapid chess match between top Hungarian GM Peter Leko and a world-class opponent, in a beautiful theatre in a beautiful town in an atmosphere of extraordinary warmth and hospitality. The players, Leko and World Champion Vishy Anand, have arrived with some minor mishaps and a splendid welcome dinner. Photo impressions. |
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Miskolc Day 1: Anand wins, takes the lead
03.06.2009 – Vishy Anand dominated on the first day of the rapid chess match in Hungary against Peter Leko. The World Champion was applying pressure with black at the end of game one, and then outplayed his opponent in a very enjoyable game two. Both were Grundfelds. We bring you live photo impressions, a video report including interviews with Anand and Leko, and the games with GM commentary. |
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Miskolc 2009 opens with a Hungarian-Indian spectacular
03.06.2009 – On the day before the start of the rapid chess match between Peter Leko and Vishy Anand there was a press meeting and then a very special treat in the playing venue: one of the most colorful and beautifully choreographed openings ceremony we have seen. The themes were Hungarian and Indian chess, and were vigorously illustrated by supple young dancers. The result? India won – easily! |
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Miskolc Day 2: both games drawn, Anand leads
04.06.2009 – Game three, in which Viswanathan Anand has the white pieces, was a somewhat timid draw in 28 moves. In game four he was under pressure from Peter Leko, and was forced to hoover the board of pawns, ending up with a bishop against two bishops. But Anand put his king into a corner square where he could draw with an unusual fortress. Full photo report with GM commentary. |
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Miskolc free day: an encounter with the Miskolc youth
06.06.2009 – The free day between the two halves of the yearly Miskolc Rapid Chess Tournament is always dedicated to public relations, chess promotion and feel-good activities. It starts with a reception a and proceeds to a lecture and Q&A with the chess youth. The players participate with great enthusiasm, and the public enjoy every minute of it, as shown in this report with photos and videos |
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Miskolc Day 3: Anand strikes again, leads 4:2
07.06.2009 – Vishy Anand took the full point with black in the first game of the day, a Gruenfeld Russian with the first eleven moves mirroring the previous game. In the second game Anand was pressing with white, but just when it looked over Peter managed to hold the draw. We bring you grandmaster commentary and historic photos of a world chess champion being mobbed by adoring female fans. |
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Miskolc Day 4: Anand wins Rapid match 5:3
08.06.2009 – Both games were hard-fought draws, with World Champion Vishy Anand pressing, but unable to overcome Peter Leko's defence. In the end Anand had won 5-3. We bring you games with GM analysis and pictures of the final day in Miskolc. For his victory Anand received an equisite crystal glass trophy (and Peter Leko a smaller one). We used the opportunity to visit the artist who made them. |
