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The famous chess youtuber Agadmator is startarting his previews on the Nepo – Carlsen 2021 match. In a video titled “Does Nepo stand a chance against Magnus”, Agadmator analyses a key game in Nepo’s career vs Peter Leko.

Koivisto, the open source chess engine by Kim Kåhre and Finn Eggers, is the sole leader of TCEC S21 QL after round 2. Consecutive wins vs Invictus and Bagatur give Koivisto 2,0/2.

Koivisto – Invictus (QGD) 1-0

Bagatur – Koivisto (Slav defence) 0-1

ClassicAra is the new co-leader of TCEC S21 QL. After five rounds ClassicAra (live ELO 3338) has collected 4,5/5 and has joined Koivisto at the top of the standings.

Ian Nepomniachtchi is getting ready to challenge Magnus Carlsen at every aspect. Back in 2013 Carlsen made the symbolic kick-off at a Real Madrid game. Today Nepo followed suit with a symbolic kick-off in Spartak Moscow’s game.

The 73rd edition of the Montenegro Individual Chess Championship concluded in Podgorica.

26 year old IM Luka Draskovic claimed the title of the National Champion for the first time in his chess career. With a score of 7 points, he was the sole winner of the event, leaving behind GM Dragisa Blagojevic with 6.5 points and a group of 5 players who were in a tie for bronze, scoring 6 points each.

Indian Qualifiers, a qualification tournament for the Meltwater Champions Chess Tour concluded today through chess24.

The 28th Russian Team Championship Premier League and the 22nd Russian Women’s Team Championship concluded today in Sochi.

Teams of Mednyi Vsadnik in Open section and the Moscow Chess Team in Women’s section convincingly won the events with a round to spare, and the last round results affected only the medalists.

Read more: Russian Team Chess Championships 2020

Greek International Master Theodorou Nikolas won the 2021 Missouri Grand Championship which took place from 5th-9th May in Stoney Creek Hotel & Conference Center, Columbia/Missouri.

Season 21 of the Top Chess Engine Championship starts today at 17:00 UTC. A total of 46 engines will embark on a quest for glory in the most prestigious computer chess event.

Stockfish, the winner of Season 20 and holder of record number of TCEC titles, will have serious contenders – among them Lc0, Komodo Dragon 2, and a couple of surprise updates from the rest of the field.

Andorra’s first Over-The-Board event in 2021 was played yesterday in Sports and Social Complex El Prat del Roure, in Escaldes-Engordany.

Raul Garcia became the Winner of this blitz event played in 8 rounds with participation of 21 players. Congratulations!