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  • Photo of Caruana moves into top spot with win over Kramnik at FIDE Candidates Tournament 2018

    Caruana moves into top spot with win over Kramnik at FIDE Candidates Tournament 2018

    Fabiano Caruana took the lead after the fourth round of matches as he beat Russian wild card Vladimir Kramnik at the World Chess Federation (FIDE) Candidates Tournament 2018 in ... Caruana sits on three points, 0.5 in front of Kramnik and Azerbaijan's world number two Shakhriyar Mamedyarov.

  • Photo of CHESS: MANILA ? Wesley So bows to Fabiano Caruana in Candidates opener

    CHESS: MANILA ? Wesley So bows to Fabiano Caruana in Candidates opener

    MANILA, Philippines ? Wesley So fumbled in his opening round bid in the FIDE Candidates Tournament, bowing to US teammate Fabiano Caruana in 33 moves of a Bogo-Indian Defense in Berlin Saturday night. . The Cavite-born, Minnesota-based So lost his way in a complicated middle-game ...

  • Photo of Armenian President to make symbolic first move at Berlin Chess Candidates Tournament

    Armenian President to make symbolic first move at Berlin Chess Candidates Tournament

    8 of the world's top chess players will participate in the Berlin tournament ? Levon Aronian from Armenia, Ding Liren from China, FIDE 1st and 2nd ranked Shakhriyar Mamedyarov from Azerbaijan and Alexander Grishchuk from Russia, Fabiano Caruana from the US, Wesley So from the US, Sergey ...

  • Photo of Mamedyarov vs Caruana (Tata Steel, 5)

    Mamedyarov vs Caruana (Tata Steel, 5)

    Mamedyarov vs Caruana: Ya ten?is comentada la partida del d?a de Tata Steel entre los n?meros 2 y 3 del mundo Mamedyarov vs Caruana (Tata Steel, 5), chess24.es, 885215634993454, Download Facebook video and save them to your devices to play anytime for free.

  • Photo of Caruana vs So (Tata Steel, 4)

    Caruana vs So (Tata Steel, 4)

    Qui?n dice que todas las tablas son aburridas? ?Menuda locura Caruana vs So!: partida del d?a Tata Steel Ronda 4 Caruana vs So (Tata Steel, 4), chess24.es, 884469781734706, Download Facebook video and save them to your devices to play anytime for free.

  • Photo of On Chess: The road to the Candidates Tournament

    On Chess: The road to the Candidates Tournament

    Like his American counterpart, Fabiano Caruana qualified for the Candidates Tournament by his rating. After recently moving back to the United States, Caruana played board one for the gold-medal USA team at the 2016 Chess Olympiad. Caruana and his compatriot Wesley So will be the best hope for ...

  • Photo of Chess Candidates Tournament, Berlin 2018

    Chess Candidates Tournament, Berlin 2018

    Levon Aronian, Ding Liren, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, Alexander Grischuk, Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Sergey Karjakin, Vladimir Kramnik. Round 14, 27.03.2018. Grischuk-Caruana . Aronian-So . Karjakin-Ding . Kramnik-Mamedyarov . Chess Candidates Tournament, Berlin 2018. Round 14 Games.

  • Photo of An Interview with Fabiano Caruana

    An Interview with Fabiano Caruana

    An Interview with Fabiano Caruana January 30, 2018 This interview from Deadspin. The site posts commentaries, recaps, and previews of the major sports stories of the day, as well as sports-related anecdotes, rumors and YouTube videos. Fabiano Caruana Tells Us What The Life Of A Chess ...

  • Photo of Anand draws with Carlsen; Giri takes lead

    Anand draws with Carlsen; Giri takes lead

    B. Adhiban was engaged in an equal battle against second seed Fabiano Caruana. In the Challengers section, Vidit Gujrathi could well emerge as the sole leader. The joint-overnight leader held a superior position against Germany's Matthias Bluebaum before settling for a draw. With D. Harika holding ...

  • Photo of Tata Steel Chess: Anand takes on Carlsen, Adhiban faces Caruana

    Tata Steel Chess: Anand takes on Carlsen, Adhiban faces Caruana

    Masters: Viswanathan Anand (4.5) v Magnus Carslen (Nor, 5.5); Fabiano Caruana (USA, 3) v B. Adhiban (2); Maxim Matlakov (Rus, 4) v Anish Giri (Ned, 5.5); Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Aze, 5.5) v Vladimir Kramnik (Rus, 5); Wesley So (USA, 5) v Peter Svidler (Rus, 4); Sergey Karjakin (Rus, 4.5) v Wei Yi ...

  • Photo of Anand crushes Caruana to join Anish Giri in lead

    Anand crushes Caruana to join Anish Giri in lead

    Wijk Aan Zee : Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand crushed USA's Fabiano Caruana in the third round to join Dutchman Anish Giri in lead on 2.5 points at the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament here. For Anand, it was his second victory in three days as he looks for a record sixth title here.

  • Photo of Tata Steel Masters: Anand crushes Caruana to join Giri in lead

    Tata Steel Masters: Anand crushes Caruana to join Giri in lead

    It was on the 28th move that Caruana shut his remaining chances. A pawn capture led to a lost position. "Something went wrong in his calculation, he went down a very forced line and his calculation just missed the mark," Anand said. As it happened in the game, a pretty queen sacrifice on the 42nd ...

  • Photo of Viswanathan Anand crushes Fabiano Caruana, shares lead in Tata Steel Masters Chess

    Viswanathan Anand crushes Fabiano Caruana, shares lead in Tata Steel Masters Chess

    In the moves that followed, Caruana gave up two minor pieces for a rook and a pawn and even though the position remained a bit unclear, the American clearly did not like what was happening. It was on the 28th move that Caruana shut his remaining chances. A pawn capture led to a lost position.

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    Tata Steel Masters

    Five-time world champion Viswanathan Anand crushed USA's Fabiano Caruana in the third round to join Dutchman Anish Giri in lead on 2.5 points at the Tata Steel Masters Chess tournament. For Anand, it was his second victory in three days as he looks for a record sixth title here. Caruana went for the ...

  • Photo of Tata Steel Chess 2018 Round 3: Anand v Caruana

    Tata Steel Chess 2018 Round 3: Anand v Caruana

    Tata Steel Chess 2018 Round 3: Anand v Caruana ? Tata Steel Chess 2018 Round 2: Giri v Kramnik ? Tata Steel Chess 2018 Round 1: Anand v Matlakov, K... Opening Defenses: Accelerated Dragon - GM Yasser S... Chess Lesson : openings (The Polish opening 1.b4) ? An Excellent Trap for Beginners !!

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    Tata Steel Masters

    Tata Steel Masters: Viswanathan Anand crushes Fabiano Caruana to join Anish Giri in lead. Posted Aftab Chand at Tuesday, January 16, 2018. Moments. Email ThisBlogThis!Share to TwitterShare to FacebookShare to Pinterest ? Aftab Chand. I'm Aftab alam. No comments: Post a Comment. Links to this ...

  • Photo of ChessBase India - ANAND BEATS CARUANA!! What a champion!...

    ChessBase India - ANAND BEATS CARUANA!! What a champion!...

    ANAND BEATS CARUANA!! What a champion! When everyone had written him off Vishy Anand has made a strong comeback not only at the World Rapid and Blitz,...

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    18_tatasteel

    FIDE, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14. 1. Carlsen, Magnus, NOR, 2834, g, ?, 0.0. 2. Caruana, Fabiano, USA, 2811, g, ?, 0.0. 3. Mamedyarov, Shakhriyar, AZE, 2804, g, ?, 0.0. 4. So, Wesley, USA, 2792, g, ?, 0.0. 5. Kramnik, Vladimir, RUS, 2787, g, ?, 0.0. 6. Svidler, Peter, RUS, 2768, g, ?, 0.0. 7. Anand ...

  • Photo of On Chess: How the landscape changed, a look to the 2018 Candidates Tournament

    On Chess: How the landscape changed, a look to the 2018 Candidates Tournament

    The last super tournament of 2017 ended with American grand master Fabiano Caruana edging out Russian Ian Nepomniachtchi in a tiebreak to claim victory at the London Chess Classic, ahead of World Champion Magnus Carlsen. This is a significant victory for Caruana, who struggled in tournaments ...

  • Photo of American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana Wins 2017 London Chess Classic

    American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana Wins 2017 London Chess Classic

    LONDON, Dec. 18, 2017 ? After nine rounds of competition spanning 10 days, American Grandmaster Fabiano Caruana was named the winner of the final leg of the prestigious Grand Chess Tour (GCT), the 2017 London Chess Classic. The contest went down to the wire, as Caruana bested English ...