2016 Champions Showdown

Magnus Carlsen: Chess deserves Olympic priority over esports - OlympicTalk

Champions Showdown - Thu, 11/16/2017 - 2:00am
Magnus Carlsen: Chess deserves Olympic priority over esports  OlympicTalk

The rise of esports has many wondering if it will soon apply for and receive Olympic inclusion. Norwegian Magnus Carlsen, the world chess champion since ...

3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis - KRCU

Champions Showdown - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 7:20pm

KRCU

3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis
KRCU
The idea of playing with increment has become the gold standard in the chess world. Basically, the idea is that an additional amount of time is added after you complete a move. Introduced by renown chess player Bobby Fischer, the idea is that players ...

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3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis - KBIA

Topalov - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 7:00pm

KBIA

3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis
KBIA
In the most one-sided competition, Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, known as one of the fastest chess players in the world, made short work of Bulgarian Grandmaster Veselin Topalov. The former world champion mentioned that he was the “weakest top ...
World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint LouisMarkets Insider

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3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in ... - KBIA

Nakamura - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 7:00pm

KBIA

3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in ...
KBIA
Eight of the top players in the world headlined the recently completed Champions Showdown in Saint Louis. The Saint Louis Chess Club has been hosting.

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3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis - KBIA

Champions Showdown - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 7:00pm

KBIA

3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis
KBIA
The idea of playing with increment has become the gold standard in the chess world. Basically, the idea is that an additional amount of time is added after you complete a move. Introduced by renown chess player Bobby Fischer, the idea is that players ...

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3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis - St. Louis Public Radio

Champions Showdown - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 6:34pm

St. Louis Public Radio

3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis
St. Louis Public Radio
Eight of the top players in the world headlined the recently completed Champions Showdown in Saint Louis. The Saint Louis Chess Club has been hosting exhibition matches each November for the past few years as a more experimental and fun scenario, ...

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3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis - St. Louis Public Radio

Topalov - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 6:34pm

St. Louis Public Radio

3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis
St. Louis Public Radio
In the most one-sided competition, Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, known as one of the fastest chess players in the world, made short work of Bulgarian Grandmaster Veselin Topalov. The former world champion mentioned that he was the “weakest top ...

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3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis - St. Louis Public Radio

Caruana - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 6:34pm

St. Louis Public Radio

3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis
St. Louis Public Radio
Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana and Grandmaster Wesley So, two American players, were behind going into the last day — and actually were many points behind in the middle of the game in 10. However, both finished the third day strong and had fantastic ...

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3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis - St. Louis Public Radio

Nakamura - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 6:34pm

St. Louis Public Radio

3 Americans and World Champion Carlsen dominate showdown in St. Louis
St. Louis Public Radio
In the most one-sided competition, Grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura, known as one of the fastest chess players in the world, made short work of Bulgarian Grandmaster Veselin Topalov. The former world champion mentioned that he was the “weakest top ...

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US Olympic curling trials women's finals set - OlympicTalk (blog)

Champions Showdown - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 1:55pm

OlympicTalk (blog)

US Olympic curling trials women's finals set
OlympicTalk (blog)
Chess has centuries, even millenia of history, which esports, obviously, they don't,” Carlsen said by phone after competing in the Champions Showdown at the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. “Personally, for me, it wouldn't make sense ...

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Another rival to potential 2026 US Winter Olympic bid emerges - OlympicTalk (blog)

Champions Showdown - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 1:11pm

OlympicTalk (blog)

Another rival to potential 2026 US Winter Olympic bid emerges
OlympicTalk (blog)
Chess has centuries, even millenia of history, which esports, obviously, they don't,” Carlsen said by phone after competing in the Champions Showdown at the Chess Club & Scholastic Center of Saint Louis. “Personally, for me, it wouldn't make sense ...

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Slated for Saudi Arabia, Big Chess Tournament to Lock Out Israeli Stars - Haaretz

Nakamura - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:54am

Haaretz

Slated for Saudi Arabia, Big Chess Tournament to Lock Out Israeli Stars
Haaretz
Ukrainian Anna Muzychuk is staying away, and the American super grandmaster Hikaru Nakamura has pulled out, as has the British champion, Jovanka Houska. Nakamura wrote on Twitter last Thursday: “To organize a chess tournament in a country where ...

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis - Markets Insider

Champions Showdown - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:40am

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis
Markets Insider
"The time controls provide some of the most frenetic chess we've see in a quite a while," said Tony Rich, executive director of the Saint Louis Chess Club. "These are the best players in the world and to watch these games come down to pieces flying ...
Wesley wins 2017 Champions ShowdownThe Manila Times

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World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis - Markets Insider

Topalov - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:40am

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis
Markets Insider
Blood was literally spilled as the three Americans, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Wesley So beat their opponents Alexander Grischuk, Veselin Topalov, and Leinier Dominguez, respectively. By the end of day six, the reigning World ...

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World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis - Markets Insider

Caruana - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:40am

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis
Markets Insider
ST. LOUIS, Nov. 15, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Six days of fast time controls with no increment or delay proved to be exactly what viewers were wanting to watch. Blood was literally spilled as the three Americans, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru ...
Wesley wins 2017 Champions Showdown - The Manila Times OnlineThe Manila Times

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World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis - Markets Insider

Nakamura - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:40am

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis
Markets Insider
Blood was literally spilled as the three Americans, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Wesley So beat their opponents Alexander Grischuk, Veselin Topalov, and Leinier Dominguez, respectively. By the end of day six, the reigning World ...
Wesley wins 2017 Champions Showdown - The Manila Times OnlineThe Manila Times

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World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis - Markets Insider

Champions Showdown - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:40am

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis
Markets Insider
"The time controls provide some of the most frenetic chess we've see in a quite a while," said Tony Rich, executive director of the Saint Louis Chess Club. "These are the best players in the world and to watch these games come down to pieces flying ...
Wesley wins 2017 Champions ShowdownThe Manila Times

all 3 news articles »

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis - Markets Insider

Topalov - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:40am

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis
Markets Insider
Blood was literally spilled as the three Americans, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Wesley So beat their opponents Alexander Grischuk, Veselin Topalov, and Leinier Dominguez, respectively. By the end of day six, the reigning World ...

and more »

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis - Markets Insider

Champions Showdown - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:40am

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis
Markets Insider
"The time controls provide some of the most frenetic chess we've see in a quite a while," said Tony Rich, executive director of the Saint Louis Chess Club. "These are the best players in the world and to watch these games come down to pieces flying ...
Wesley wins 2017 Champions ShowdownThe Manila Times

all 3 news articles »

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis - Markets Insider

Topalov - Wed, 11/15/2017 - 11:40am

World Champion Magnus Carlsen and Americans Dominate at Champions Showdown in Saint Louis
Markets Insider
Blood was literally spilled as the three Americans, Grandmasters Fabiano Caruana, Hikaru Nakamura, and Wesley So beat their opponents Alexander Grischuk, Veselin Topalov, and Leinier Dominguez, respectively. By the end of day six, the reigning World ...

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