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Morozevich: "The Higher League wasn’t in my plans"

Morozevich: “The Higher League wasn’t in my plans”

By mishanp on June 30, 2011

Alexander Morozevich’s victory in the Russian Higher League was a rare treat for his legion of fans, and all the more remarkable as in an interview afterwards he revealed it was a last-minute decision to take part. The enigmatic grandmaster talked about whether this marked a return to chess.

Posted in Russian | Tagged Biel 2011, Higher League, Morozevich, Russian Superfinal | 5 Responses

Morozevich's commentary on a trademark win

Morozevich’s commentary on a trademark win

By mishanp on June 25, 2011

Alexander Morozevich’s return to chess, and form, has been the highlight of the Higher League of the Russian Chess Championship. After Round 9 he provided commentary on his win over Sanan Sjugirov. Meanwhile, Artyom Timofeev kept up the pressure despite his opponent’s female fan club!

Posted in Russian | Tagged Burtasova, Higher League, Inarkiev, Morozevich, Sjugirov, Timofeev | 2 Responses

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