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2017-04-20

Shamkir Chess - Gashimov Memorial 2017 - Super GM Tournament

Shamkir Chess - Gashimov Memorial 2017 is held in Shamkir, Azerbaijan from 21 till 30 April, 2017
The 4th edition of the tournament in the memory of Vugar Gashimov attracts with the participation of leading chess players as: So, Kramnik, Karjakin, Topalov, Mamedyarov, Adams, Wojtaszek, Harikrishna, Eljanov, Radjabov.

Official cite

9 Rounds - 10 Player Round Robin
Rate of play:
120 minutes in 40 moves +
60 minutes in 20 moves +
15 minutes all moves +
30 seconds for each move
starting from move 61

Schedule : UTC/GMT +4
21.04 2017 - Round 1 - 15:00
22.04 2017 - Round 2 - 15:00
23.04 2017 - Round 3 - 15:00
24.04 2017 - Round 4 - 15:00
25.04 2017 - Round 5 - 15:00
REST DAY
27.04 2017 - Round 6 - 15:00
28.04 2017 - Round 7 - 15:00
29.04 2017 - Round 8 - 15:00
30.04 2017 - Round 9 & Playoff (if applicable) - 14:00

Follow the tournament on ChessBomb

2015-04-24

Live GM Commentary on Carlsen - Kramnik in round 7 of Shamkir Chess 2015

Watch LIVE Vugar Gashimov Memorial 2015 with computer analysis: Shamkir Chess 2015

A selection of annotated games of Vugar Gashimov

Revise games from the First Gashimov Memorial 2014: Shamkir 2014

Vugar Gashimov (1986-2014) | Carsen won Shamkir 2014 | Shamkir Chess 2015

Schedule

April 17 - 15.00 - Round 1
April 18 - 15.00 - Round 2
April 19 - 15.00 - Round 3
April 20 - 15.00 - Round 4
April 21 - 15.00 - Round 5
April 22 – Free day
April 23 - 15.00 - Round 6
April 24 - 15.00 - Round 7
April 25 - 15.00 - Round 8
April 26 - 14.00 - Round 9

Official website

2015-04-23

Round 6 of Vugar Gashimov Memorial - Shamkir Chess 2015

Schedule

Official website

2015-04-19

Gashimov Memorial - Shamkir Chess: Round 3

Watch LIVE Vugar Gashimov Memorial 2015 with computer analysis: Shamkir Chess 2015

Revise games from the First Gashimov Memorial 2014: Shamkir 2014

Vugar Gashimov (1986-2014) | Carsen won Shamkir 2014 | Shamkir Chess 2015

Schedule

Official website

2015-04-17

Round 1 of Gashimov Memorial: Live GM commentary on Anand-Carlsen

LIVE commentary by GM Alexander Delchev

Schedule

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2015-04-16

"Shamkir Chess 2015" super tournament is ready to begin

Watch LIVE Vugar Gashimov Memorial 2015 with computer analysis: Shamkir 2015

Revise games from the First Gashimov Memorial 2014: Shamkir 2014

Blog article | Carsen won Shamkir 2014

Press release

Preparation works of Shamkir Chess 2015 super tournament in memory of Vugar Gashimov, which is organized with sponsorship of Synergy Group in between of April 16-26, have already been completed.

The world leading grandmasters, present world champion Magnus Carlsen, former world champions Viswanathan Anand and Vladimir Kramnik, as well as, Fabiano Caruana, Anish Giri, Wesley So, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Michael Adams, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov and Rauf Mammadov will compete in this prominent tournament.

The event is taking place at the Heydar Aliyev Center in Shamkir. The tournament will be broadcast live on www.shamkirchess.az or visitors will be able to watch the games at the Center. All games will be commented in Azerbaijani, Russian and English languages.

"Synergy Group" always takes professional and consistent steps forward for a sustainable future and contributes to the development of the society.

Players

	Carlsen Magnus Born 30 November 1990 FIDE rating: 2863 (April 2015) NORWAY		Caruana Fabiano Born 30 July 1992 FIDE rating: 2802 (April 2015) ITALY
	Anand Viswanathan Born 11 December 1969 FIDE rating: 2791 (April 2015) INDIA		Giri Anish Born 28 June 1994 FIDE rating: 2790 (April 2015) NETHERLANDS
	So Wesley Born 9 October 1993 FIDE rating: 2788 (April 2015) USA		Kramnik Vladimir Born 25 June 1975 FIDE rating: 2783 (April 2015) RUSSIA
	Vachier-Lagrave Maxime Born 21 October 1990 FIDE rating: 2762 (April 2015) FRANCE		Mammedyarov Shakhriyar Born 12 April 1985 FIDE rating: 2754 (April 2015) AZERBAIJAN
	Adams Michael Born 17 November 1971 FIDE rating: 2746 (April 2015) ENGLAND		Mamedov Rauf Born 26 April 1988 FIDE rating: 2651 (April 2015) AZERBAIJAN

Schedule

Official website

2015-03-11

Shamkir Chess 2015

Watch LIVE Gashimov Memorial 2015 with computer analysis: Shamkir 2015

Revise games from the First Gashimov Memorial 2014: Shamkir 2014

Blog article | Carsen won Shamkir 2014

Press Releases
Synergy Group is progressing fast with organization of "Shamkir Chess 2015"
04.03.2015

In April, 2015, an international tournament "Shamkir Chess 2015" in honour of Azerbaijani grandmaster Vugar Gashimov, the European champion and winner of various international tournaments, who recently passed away, will be held with support and sponsorship of Synergy Group.

The names of prominent chess masters to take part in this prestigious tournament have already been approved. For the first time three world champions - the current world champion Magnus Carlsen (Norway, 2863), former world champion Viswanathan Anand (India, 2791), Vladimir Kramnik (Russia, 2783) will compete in the tournament in Azerbaijan, as well as 2nd in FIDE ratings Fabiano Caruana (Italy, 2802), Anish Giri (Netherlands, 2790), Wesley So (USA, 2788), Azerbaijani European champions Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (13 in FIDE ratings, 2756), Teimour Radjabov (20th, 2738) and the last winner of Azerbaijan Championship Rauf Mamedov (92th, 2658) will take part in the tournament.

The tournament's prize fund is 100,000 Eur.

The main purpose of the tournament to be held with organization and sponsorship of one of the largest local investment companies in non-oil sector – Synergy Group, is to honor the memory of Vugar Gashimov and support the development of chess in Azerbaijan.

Mr. Fakhriyar Jabbarov, First Vice Chairman of the Executive Board of "Synergy Group" and Chairman of the ShamkirChess 2015 Organizing Committee stated that Shamkir Chess2015 is one of the most prestigious international tournaments that contributes to the development of intellectual games and chess in Azerbaijan. We are happy to welcome world chess champions, Vugar Gashimov's fans, his colleagues, as well as chess lovers on April 16-26, 2015, in Shamkir city. Chess lovers will get a chance to watch the live game of leading chess players like Magnus Karlsen, Viswanathan Anand, Vladimir Kramnik. This is not just a chess tournament, because Azerbaijan will turn to a world chess center during the 10-day competition of leading chess stars. As "Synergy Group" we always take professional and consistent steps forward for a sustainable future and contribute to the development of the society”.

The tournament Shamkir Chess 2015 in memory of famous Azerbaijani GM Vugar Gashimov will be held at Heydar Aliyev Centre in Shamkir city. The opening ceremony of this 10-day prominent event will take place on April 16.

Official website

2014-05-01

Carlsen won Gashimov Memorial 2014!

Watch Gashimov Memorial 2014 with computer analysis:
Group A | Group B

Official website: Shamkir Chess

The last game between Carlsen and Caruana in round 10 decided the winner of Gashimov Memorial 2014 - Carlsen wins with 6.5/10 points.

Photo: official site

Final results - group A

Rank	Name	Score	Rating

1	Carlsen, M.	6½	2881
2	Caruana, F.	5½	2783
3	Nakamura, H.	5	2772
4	Radjabov, T.	5	2713
5	Karjakin, S.	5	2772
6	Mamedyarov	3	2760

6 players Average rating: 2780

Final results - group B

Rank	Name	Score	Rating

1	Eljanov, P.	6	2732
2	Motylev, A.	5½	2685
3	Bacrot, E.	5	2722
4	Wang, Hao	5	2734
5	Wojtaszek, R.	4½	2716
6	Mamedov, Rauf	4	2660
7	Guseinov, G.	4	2621
8	Durarbayli	4	2584
9	Abasov, Nijat	4	2516
10	Safarli, E.	3	2656

10 players Average rating: 2663

Commentaries by GM Alexander Delchev

Round 9 (LIVE): Radjabov-Carlsen (½-½)
In the first stage Radjabov defeated Carlsen as black in his speciality - King Indian defence - Now it is time for a revenge. I expect from Radjabov a very solid approach - normal for him when he has white... see game with commentary

Round 7: Nakamura-Carlsen (0-1)
I think in this game Carlsen had perfect position after the opening and only in the deep endgame he failed to bring home the deserved point. What improvement does Nakamura have in mind?... see game with commentary

Round 3: Karjakin-Carlsen (½-½)
Lucky outcome for Karjakin who was in a very bad position for the most of the game. Not typical for Carlsen who is missing very rarely such occasions... see game with commentary

Round 1: Carlsen-Mamedyarov (1-0)
Mamedyarov lost twice in Ragozin defence in Candidates 2014 against Anand and Aronian. Now he chooses Cambridge Springs - in Queen gambit Declined - known for its solid reputation... see game with commentary

Watch Gashimov Memorial 2014 with computer analysis:
Group A | Group B

Official website: Shamkir Chess

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2015-03-11

2014-05-01

Final results - group A

Carlsen, M.

Caruana, F.

Nakamura, H.

Radjabov, T.

Karjakin, S.

Mamedyarov

Final results - group B

Eljanov, P.

Motylev, A.

Bacrot, E.

Wang, Hao

Wojtaszek, R.

Mamedov, Rauf

Guseinov, G.

Durarbayli

Abasov, Nijat

Safarli, E.

Commentaries by GM Alexander Delchev