Round 2 report

No signs of yesterday’s three very long games showed, as the players immediately got stuck in during round 2. Some creative play was on display and commentators Yasser Seirwan and Stellan Brynell were surprised more than once. Nils Grandelius against Gawain Jones contained a lot of interesting twists and turns …

Round 1 report

The 25th edition of the TePe Sigeman & Co Chess Tournament got off to a great start with the players showing an impressive fighting spirit. In the end only one game was decisive, but there was no holding back as three of the four games lasted well over six hours. …

Drawing of lots

The drawing of lots has concluded. The first round will be played as follows: P. Harikrishna – T. Hillarp-Persson P. Maghsoodloo – G. Jones N. Grandelius – D. Nisipeanu N. Sarin – I. Saric For the complete draw, see the results page. The players who will face each other in …