In the end of July RSUPES&T has become a plaing venue for the tournaments of a new format. Until the classical round-robin chess events (rating and with GM and IM norms) and not great swiss tournaments were held, but this time the start was given to the speed time control events, which are the Qualifiers of the „World Chess Tour 2009/10” too.

Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism (RSUPES&T), Chess Chair of RSUPES&T, “International Mind Games Academy” present:

Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism (RSUPES&T), Chess Chair of RSUPES&T, “International Mind Games Academy” present:

Russian State University of Physical Education, Sport and Tourism (RSUPES&T), Chess Chair of RSUPES&T, “International Mind Games Academy” present:

Russian Team Chess Championship is taking place on 1-11th April at the regular venue in Dagomys, Sochi. Ten teams compete in the men’s Premier League, while seven applied for the women’s tournament. In addition, eight teams play the men’s Higher League.

GM Igor Glek started with a victory in a new season of the German Chess Bundesliga 2009/10.