International Chess News

With one round left to play Eric has 5.5/8 - one point behind leader Zaven Andiasian (ARM). In tomorrow's game he is black against GM Peter Michalik, a win would likely land him in 3rd or 4th (with a theoretical chance for a first place tie).

http://www.schaakstadgroningen.nl/fe...2/A/index.html

IM Bindi Cheng is among a handful of Canadians competing in Las Vegas. He currently sits with 2 out of 3 points in the Open Section. Sixteen GM's are participating.

http://chesstournamentservices.com/c...012-standings/

Once again a good percentage of the top players in the world made it to this event in Beijing, China to particpate in Rapid, Blitz, and Blindfold tournaments.

Rapid
Gold: Laurent Fressinet (FRA)
Silver: Hikaru Nakamura (USA)
Bronze: Alexander Grischuk (RUS)
Gold: Kataryna Lahno (UKR)
Silver: Hou Yifan (CHN)
Bronze: Humpy Koneru (IND)

Blitz
Gold: Sergey Karjakin (RUS)
Silver: Hikaru Nakamura (USA) ...

After 6 Rounds at the Groningen Chess Festival, GM (elect) Eric Hansen has 4 points (2 wins and 4 draws). A full point behind the leaders, he needs a strong finishing kick in his last 3 games. Also playing is IM Leon Piasetski, who has 3 points.