The Kasparov Chess Foundation University Cup is announced
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The Kasparov Chess Foundation University Cup is announced
The Kasparov Chess Foundation announces the fourth annual KCF University Cup, which will take place February 3–4, 2024. The KCF University Cup brings together top university-level players from around the world to compete in a highly competitive and educational environment. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with chess grandmasters, attend workshops on strategy and game analysis, and gain valuable experience in international competition.
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Top 10 Best Players
| № | Name | Fed | Rating | B-Year | Avg12M | Win | Draw | Lose |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carlsen, Magnus |
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2847 | 2002 | 2774 (6) | 653 | 315 | 235 |
| 2 | Nakamura, Hikaru |
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2578 | 2003 | 2671 (15) | 429 | 275 | 153 |
| 3 | Erigaisi, Arjun |
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2533 | 1991 | 2647 (17) | 298 | 315 | 148 |
| 4 | Caruana, Fabiano |
|
2847 | 1993 | 2774 (6) | 453 | 259 | 275 |
| 5 | Gukesh D |
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2578 | 2001 | 2647 (17) | 201 | 275 | 235 |
| 6 | Firouzja, Alireza |
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2637 | 1993 | 2622 (19) | 429 | 315 | 153 |
| 7 | Giri, Anish |
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2654 | 1992 | 2647 (17) | 653 | 259 | 148 |
| 8 | So, Wesley |
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2563 | 2002 | 2671 (15) | 638 | 315 | 160 |
| 9 | Anand, Viswanathan |
|
2847 | 1991 | 2774 (6) | 298 | 275 | 153 |
| 10 | Aronian, Levon |
|
2641 | 2002 | 2750 (8) | 429 | 227 | 235 |
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Last tournaments played
| Tournament | Date | Elo Avg. | Country |
|---|---|---|---|
| TCh-NOR Elite 2022-23 | 11/11/2022 | 2294 |
Sweden
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| 33rd ECC Open 2017 | 10/08/2017 | 2331 |
Switzelend
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| Visma IMA 2016 | 06/29/2016 | 2245 |
Turkey
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| 46th Bosna Open 2016 | 05/28/2016 | 2276 |
Germany
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Opening Repertoire with White pieces
| ECO | Opening | Games | Win % | Draw % | Loss % | Avg Elo | Typical Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen’s Gambit Declined | 5 | 60% | 30% | 10% | 2200 | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 |
| E00 | Queen’s Pawn Game | 4 | 50% | 25% | 25% | 2100 | 1.d4 d5 |
| A40 | Queen’s Pawn | 4 | 55% | 30% | 15% | 2000 | 1.d4 Nf6 |
| B00 | King’s Pawn Opening | 3 | 45% | 35% | 20% | 2050 | 1.e4 |
Opening Repertoire with Black pieces
| ECO | Opening | Games | Win % | Draw % | Loss % | Avg Elo | Typical Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | King’s Pawn Defense | 4 | 50% | 30% | 20% | 2100 | 1.e4 e5 |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 55% | 25% | 20% | 2150 | 1.e4 e5 2.Nf3 Nc6 3.Bb5 |
| D30 | Queen’s Gambit Declined | 5 | 60% | 30% | 10% | 2200 | 1.d4 d5 2.c4 e6 |
| E00 | Queen’s Pawn Game | 4 | 50% | 25% | 25% | 2100 | 1.d4 d5 |
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