[chessmind] Dennis Monokroussos: European Club Cup

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Posted by Dennis Monokroussos:
European Club Cup
http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1160337185.shtml


   Kramnik-Topalov is the featured attraction in the chess world at
   present, but there are other ongoing events of significance as well. A
   few days ago I mentioned the [1]World Junior Championships (U-20), and
   today another prestigious event got underway, the [2]European Club
   Cup.
   Top players include nine 2700s: Svidler (2742), Morozevich (2731),
   Gelfand (2729), Radjabov (2729), Mamedyarov (2722), Navara (2719),
   Shirov (2716), Akopian (2713) and Grischuk (2709); former FIDE world
   champions Khalifman and Kasimdzhanov; and a host of former and
   near-2700s like Bareev, Dreev, Rublevsky (only after the Kramnik
   match, I hope, and likewise for Motylev!), Tkachiev, Bologan, Smirin,
   Sutovsky, etc. This is a very strong event, and it will continue
   through October 14: seven days, seven rounds.

References

   1. http://chessmind.powerblogs.com/posts/1159925658.shtml
   2. http://www.ecc2006.com/