London Chess Classic

The London Chess Classic starts in London on Monday 2 December. There is quite an amazing list of talented Super GMs who will be playing including the World Champion Magnus Carlsen. Its just up the road and offers an amazing opportunity for spectators including live commentary.

Full details can be found at https://www.londonchessclassic.com/

A few of us (including Anthony and Phil) ventured up to the London Chess Classic last friday to enjoy some great play by Adams, Nakamura, Giri, Kramnik ...the commentary was provided by Danny King, Nigel Short and even Peter Svidler!

It was a great day and full details are at http://www.londonchessclassic.com/
and the commentary can be found http://new.livestream.com/chess24/lcc2014

Anand won...which is why he is smiling!

News of next years London chess classic

Anthony Higgs, Mark Baldock, John Marshall, Paul Kington and I met up at today's London Chess Classic to watch Mickey Adams beat the world champion - it is well worth a visit and there were many other MSL players there too.

Fantastic game at the London Chess Classic!

Two queens and an under promotion...well worth a look.

http://londonchessclassic.com/games_pgn/classic/round4/classic_r4.htm

The London Chess Classic is under way with its usual high level players and the opportunity to follow it online.

The main site is at: http://www.londonchessclassic.com/

Live games can be followed here - http://live.londonchessclassic.com/2012/live.classic.htm

Live commentary is here - http://www.livestream.com/LondonChessClassic

The world's strongest players will be gathering in London again later in the year. The line up is stellar : World No 1 Magnus Carlsen...