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European Team Championship (2009) The 17th European Team Championship was contested between 38 national teams in the Sports Business Centre "Vojvodina" in Novi Sad, Serbia, 22-30 October 2009, as a 9-round Swiss System tournament. There was no rest day. Time control: 90 minutes for the first 40 moves, 30 more minutes for the rest of the game, with 30 seconds added per move from move 1. Prize fund (Open and Women): 60,000 euros. Tournament director: Miroslav Kopanja. Chief arbiter: Sava Stoisavljevic. Number of games played: 682. Azerbaijan (Radjabov, Gashimov, Guseinov, Mamedyarov, Mamedov) won with 15/18 match points (+7 =1 -1), ahead of Russia (14/18) and Ukraine (3rd on tiebreak with 13/18). Official site: https://web.archive.org/web/2010082... Chess-Results: http://chess-results.com/tnr24908.a... Olimpbase: http://www.olimpbase.org/2009e/2009... Regulations: http://www.chessds.lv/sbin/311009.pdf Chessdom: http://reports.chessdom.com/news-20... ChessBase: https://en.chessbase.com/post/novi-... TWIC: https://theweekinchess.com/html/twi... FIDE: https://ratings.fide.com/tournament... Josip Asik in Serbia National Review: http://www.nacionalnarevija.com/en/... Previous: European Team Championship (2007). Next: European Team Championship (2011). Women's section: European Team Championship (Women) (2009)  page 1 of 28; games 1-25 of 682  Game   Result Moves Year Event/Locale Opening 1. H Stevic vs Svidler   ½-½ 33 2009 European Team Championship B06 Robatsch 2. Morozevich vs Z Kozul 1-0 53 2009 European Team Championship B58 Sicilian 3. Saric vs Jakovenko 1-0 44 2009 European Team Championship B32 Sicilian 4. Tomashevsky vs M Bosiocic   ½-½ 34 2009 European Team Championship B00 Uncommon King's Pawn Opening 5. Radjabov vs M Ragger   ½-½ 34 2009 European Team Championship A09 Reti Opening 6. Mamedyarov vs S Kindermann 1-0 54 2009 European Team Championship D17 Queen's Gambit Declined Slav 7. N Stanec vs R Mamedov   0-1 38 2009 European Team Championship A07 King's Indian Attack 8. L B Hansen vs V Akopian   ½-½ 20 2009 European Team Championship E54 Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System 9. G Sargissian vs S B Hansen   ½-½ 24 2009 European Team Championship D10 Queen's Gambit Declined Slav 10. L Schandorff vs A Pashikian   0-1 31 2009 European Team Championship D45 Queen's Gambit Declined Semi-Slav 11. T L Petrosian vs J Vang Glud 1-0 35 2009 European Team Championship C45 Scotch Game 12. I Cheparinov vs Caruana 0-1 63 2009 European Team Championship A29 English, Four Knights, Kingside Fianchetto 13. M Godena vs Delchev   ½-½ 20 2009 European Team Championship C53 Giuoco Piano 14. V Iotov vs D Rombaldoni   1-0 59 2009 European Team Championship E15 Queen's Indian 15. L Shytaj vs D Bojkov   1-0 38 2009 European Team Championship C47 Four Knights 16. Korchnoi vs A Volokitin ½-½ 43 2009 European Team Championship A80 Dutch 17. Efimenko vs F Jenni   ½-½ 41 2009 European Team Championship C78 Ruy Lopez 18. R Ekstrom vs Y Drozdovskij   ½-½ 31 2009 European Team Championship E04 Catalan, Open, 5.Nf3 19. Kryvoruchko vs J Gallagher   0-1 44 2009 European Team Championship B90 Sicilian, Najdorf 20. M Roiz vs D Blagojevic   1-0 73 2009 European Team Championship D37 Queen's Gambit Declined 21. N Djukic vs Mikhalevski   1-0 58 2009 European Team Championship C95 Ruy Lopez, Closed, Breyer 22. E Postny vs M Drasko   1-0 44 2009 European Team Championship E11 Bogo-Indian Defense 23. D Kosic vs Avrukh   ½-½ 61 2009 European Team Championship A48 King's Indian 24. N Mitkov vs G Meier   ½-½ 39 2009 European Team Championship A45 Queen's Pawn Game 25. Fridman vs T Nedev   1-0 26 2009 European Team Championship D78 Neo-Grunfeld, 6.O-O c6  page 1 of 28; games 1-25 of 682    REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2)   < Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 32 OF 34 ·  Later Kibitzing> Oct-31-09    arnaud1959: <hand banana: carlsen's excuse was that kasparov hates kramnik and had to make sure he prepares magnus to beat kramnik at all costs.> 1)Is this an answer to another post? 2)Did Carlsen really say that? 3)Did Kasparov really say that? 4)Is there already a match organized between Carlsen and Kramnik? Oct-31-09    Eyal: <1)Is this an answer to another post? 2)Did Carlsen really say that? 3)Did Kasparov really say that? 4)Is there already a match organized between Carlsen and Kramnik?> 1)Yes (but not a completely serious one, I suppose) 2)No 3)No 4)No - but the two are going to play 3 times against each other during the next 3 months (in the Tal Memorial, London, and Corus tournaments) and the overall result of these games might say something about their relative strength right now. Besides, you have to admit that the idea of Kasparov playing against Kramnik by proxy captures the imagination... Oct-31-09    HeMateMe: <Leave them alone in their happy, retired lives, they got better things to do than getting active with full time-professional OTB games. Their participation will not make a dent in this Youthful generation of chess. > Thanks for the insight. I had thought they would lead England to a gold medal in the next Olympiad, but you have convinced me otherwise. Oct-31-09    Raisin Death Ray: Since this is a team event, why aren't the results listed by team? Or does that make too much sense? Oct-31-09    HeMateMe: I to think the result listings are hard to interpret. How did Azerbaijan do it? Its as if Mexico invaded the United States and won. The ladies side held pretty much true to form. The russians were the deepest, with the Kosteniuk crew, the Georgian women always field a strong team. Nice to see Korchnoi still pushing those pawns. Who is the next strongest older guy/gal, (active player) after Korchnoi? Oct-31-09    hand banana: i don't even know why these caucasus countries play in <european> championship Oct-31-09    Shams: stay classy, <jafar219>. Oct-31-09    Sbetsho: <Jafar219> You're not giving a very good image of Azeris. Remember, you are an ambassador of your country. I find it insane that once someone have sincerely congratulated about your country's success, you give such a response :( I wish you the best, but please try to be civilized and give a good image of Azerbaijan. Oct-31-09    Jim Bartle: I for one certainly do not judge all Azeris according to the comments of one Azeri poster. Oct-31-09    Sbetsho: Me neither, and no one should, but undoubtedly it leaves a mark in you, at least subconsciously. Nov-01-09    HeMateMe: < i don't even know why these caucasus countries play in <european> championship> thats a good point. Turkey feels they are eligible to be part of the EU because 5% of their country is across the Dardenelles Straits, bordering Bulgaria. Technically, they are in Europe, although they are really a remnant of the Ottoman empire, and are not European. Russia casts such a huge border on all of Europe, it makes sense to include them. Their former sattelite Ukraine also borders Europe, and I guess they should also be eligible to compete. But Armenia and Azerbaijan are not part of Europe. By this apparent 'connectivity' reasoning, I guess uzbekistan will also get tocompete, and Tajikistan, Turkmenistan.... Nov-01-09    Billy Vaughan: Morocco once competed in the Eurovision Song Contest. I don't think these competitions take geography too seriously. Nov-01-09    e5d5UziGalil: <hand banana: i don't even know why these caucasus countries play in <european> championship>. The Concept and Theory of Tectonic Plate movement has proven that these Caucasus mountains are gradually moving towards Europe. Nov-01-09    e5d5UziGalil: By logical reason of affiliation and nationality, Russians rooted by culture and affinity in the very Far East Region of Kamchatka, Sakhalin, Vladivostok, the Kuril Islands in Northern Japan, are entitled to play in Europe. Nov-01-09    e5d5UziGalil: <Billy Vaughan: Morocco once competed in the Eurovision Song Contest.> I'm expecting Timbuktu will be the next one to compete. Nov-01-09    PhilFeeley: Probably wrong, but from what I can tell from the results page: Board 1 G GM Hammer Jon Ludvig S GM Nyback Tomi B GM Eljanov Pavel Board 2 G GM Gashimov Vugar S GM L'Ami Erwin B GM Sargissian Gabriel Board 3 G GM Mamedyarov Shakhriyar S FM Docx Stefan B GM Vuckovic Bojan Board 4 G GM Petrosian Tigran L S GM Feller Sebastien B IM Sebenik Matej Does anyone see it differently? Nov-01-09    Hovik2009: < i don't even know why these caucasus countries play in <european> championship> You Europeans(along with your colony America) think you are masters of the world, and you could draw your geopolitical map anyway pleases you, BUT REMEMBER: Cradle and motherland of all Indo-Europeans tribes is Northern Iran and Armenia, so we are your living ancesters!, have some more respect for your forefathers, that is why Caucasian means white dude!, and Armenoids are essential basic stock of your tainted white race! Nov-01-09    Thuellin: The divide between Europe and Asia is pretty arbitrary. Using the most common geographical definition, Turkey, Georgia, Russia and Azerbaijan all have parts in both Europe and Asia. Armenia and Israel are just stuck in for fun (or cultural reasons?), though I'll admit with Israel you're kind of (geographically) pushing it. Nov-01-09    redwhitechess: will be tough for asian countries if azeris play in asia contingent.. so quite happy with daaat... Nov-01-09    ahmadov: A belated congratulations to all my contrymen for the brilliant victory of our team! We have been waiting for this day for a long time now! Nov-01-09    ahmadov: Also, thanks to all those who supported this team on this web site, including User: MamedyarovFan. Nov-01-09    ahmadov: By the way, thanks to Hovik as well, despite the dubious language... ;-) Nov-01-09    Ken Ji jun: <...and Armenoids are essential basic stock of your tainted white race!> Missed to mention the Androids, Frankenstein, and the Kryptons - from where Superman's lineage could be trace. Nov-01-09    zarg: <Armenia and Azerbaijan are not part of Europe> FYI, both countries have been member states of the <Council of Europe> since 25 January 2001: http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped... :) It's a good idea to interpret what's an European state liberally, and we most certainly would like to continue to include Israel in sports and music events. That's a far more geographical borderline case, than drawing some line a little south of a river between the Black and the Caspian sea, right? Nov-01-09    Hovik2009: < Thuellin > Your logic smells like cowdung! Jump to page #    (enter # from 1 to 34) search thread:    < Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 32 OF 34 ·  Later Kibitzing> NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion. 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