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Tata Steel Group C (2012) Played in Wijk aan Zee, Netherlands 14-29 January 2012. Crosstable (https://history.tatasteelchess.com/...) : Elo 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 3 4 1 Turov 2645 * ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10½ 2 Tikkanen 2549 ½ * ½ ½ 1 1 1 ½ 1 1 1 0 1 1 10 3 Brandenburg 2527 ½ ½ * ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 1 1 8½ 4 Adhiban 2561 0 ½ ½ * 1 ½ 1 ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 1 8½ 5 Grover 2532 ½ 0 ½ 0 * ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 1 ½ 1 0 7 6 Sadler 2660 ½ 0 ½ ½ ½ * ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ 1 7 7 Paehtz 2454 ½ 0 ½ 0 0 ½ * 1 ½ 1 1 ½ 1 ½ 7 8 Sachdev 2411 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 * ½ ½ 0 ½ 1 1 6 9 Danielian 2490 0 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ * 1 0 1 ½ ½ 5½ 10 Goudriaan 2279 0 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ 0 ½ 0 * 1 ½ 1 ½ 5 11 Ootes 2326 0 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ 0 1 1 0 * 1 0 0 4½ 12 Hopman 2342 0 1 0 0 ½ 0 ½ ½ 0 ½ 0 * 0 1 4 13 Schut 2290 0 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 0 ½ 0 1 1 * 1 4 14 Haast 2290 0 0 0 0 1 0 ½ 0 ½ ½ 1 0 0 * 3½ The winner Maxim Turov qualified for participation in Tata Steel Group B (2013). Previous: Tata Steel Group C (2011). Next: Tata Steel Group C (2013). See also Tata Steel Group A (2012) and Tata Steel Group B (2012)  page 2 of 4; games 26-50 of 91  Game   Result Moves Year Event/Locale Opening 26. H Tikkanen vs E Goudriaan 1-0 24 2012 Tata Steel Group C E06 Catalan, Closed, 5.Nf3 27. L Ootes vs E Danielian   1-0 41 2012 Tata Steel Group C E54 Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System 28. A Haast vs Turov 0-1 38 2012 Tata Steel Group C B13 Caro-Kann, Exchange 29. B Adhiban vs Sadler ½-½ 59 2012 Tata Steel Group C C03 French, Tarrasch 30. E Danielian vs H Tikkanen   0-1 69 2012 Tata Steel Group C D76 Neo-Grunfeld, 6.cd Nxd5, 7.O-O Nb6 31. L Schut vs A Haast   1-0 49 2012 Tata Steel Group C C78 Ruy Lopez 32. E Goudriaan vs S Grover 0-1 35 2012 Tata Steel Group C C07 French, Tarrasch 33. Turov vs L Ootes 1-0 46 2012 Tata Steel Group C A49 King's Indian, Fianchetto without c4 34. E Paehtz vs P Hopman   ½-½ 24 2012 Tata Steel Group C B07 Pirc 35. D Brandenburg vs T Sachdev   ½-½ 44 2012 Tata Steel Group C C01 French, Exchange 36. H Tikkanen vs Turov ½-½ 29 2012 Tata Steel Group C E00 Queen's Pawn Game 37. P Hopman vs A Haast   1-0 37 2012 Tata Steel Group C B20 Sicilian 38. Sadler vs E Goudriaan ½-½ 36 2012 Tata Steel Group C B53 Sicilian 39. T Sachdev vs B Adhiban   ½-½ 48 2012 Tata Steel Group C A57 Benko Gambit 40. L Ootes vs L Schut   0-1 115 2012 Tata Steel Group C C15 French, Winawer 41. S Grover vs E Danielian   ½-½ 83 2012 Tata Steel Group C D20 Queen's Gambit Accepted 42. E Paehtz vs D Brandenburg   ½-½ 59 2012 Tata Steel Group C C11 French 43. D Brandenburg vs P Hopman   1-0 35 2012 Tata Steel Group C B01 Scandinavian 44. Turov vs S Grover   ½-½ 65 2012 Tata Steel Group C D31 Queen's Gambit Declined 45. B Adhiban vs E Paehtz   1-0 58 2012 Tata Steel Group C C55 Two Knights Defense 46. A Haast vs L Ootes 1-0 37 2012 Tata Steel Group C B09 Pirc, Austrian Attack 47. L Schut vs H Tikkanen   0-1 47 2012 Tata Steel Group C B78 Sicilian, Dragon, Yugoslav Attack, 10.castle long 48. E Goudriaan vs T Sachdev   ½-½ 42 2012 Tata Steel Group C E21 Nimzo-Indian, Three Knights 49. E Danielian vs Sadler   ½-½ 46 2012 Tata Steel Group C A95 Dutch, Stonewall 50. E Paehtz vs E Goudriaan   1-0 49 2012 Tata Steel Group C E63 King's Indian, Fianchetto, Panno Variation  page 2 of 4; games 26-50 of 91    REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2)   < Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 4 OF 4 ·  Later Kibitzing> Jan-24-12    Stonehenge: Yes, and Hopman could have won with the simple 38...Qxe3. Jan-24-12    Stonehenge: <And Lisa Schut draws Sadler?!! > I'm not so sure about that yet :) Jan-24-12    Stonehenge: Hmm, she missed 48. Qd2. Jan-24-12    goodevans: <Jan-22-12 goodevans: After Sadler's sixth consecutive draw, perhaps Schut can be more confident of a better result in the next game.> Told you so! Jan-24-12    goodevans: <Penguincw: < Marmot PFL > I know. However, when the 2600 players win the group, they'll go to Group B next year where it will be much harder.> Except that the 2600 players won't both top the group. Jan-24-12    Penguincw: < "Sweden’s Hans Tikkanen and Russia’s Maxim Turov both won their games to remain tied for first place in this group. In the same group, Holland's Lisa Schut achieved her first WGM norm after drawing her game against England's Matthew Sadler." > This world is going to be one WGM better soon. http://www.tatasteelchess.com/tourn... Jan-24-12    waustad: I just saw a vid of Lisa Schut and she sounds like she grew up in California. The Dutch speak great English, and lots of other languages, but is she another Caruana? Nationality seems to be very fluid in chess. Jan-25-12    goodevans: <wausted> I used to work in the NL with a dutch girl who had a Scottish accent. One of the consequences of mixed nationality parentage. Perhaps a factor with Lisa too? Jan-25-12    ketchuplover: Is Turov ill? Jan-25-12    ketchuplover: Hopman over Tikkanen! Jan-25-12    Penguincw: < "Russia’s Maxim Turov became the sole leader in this group after a quick draw in 16 moves with black against Germany’s Elisabeth Paehtz. Tikkanen fell back to second place, half a point behind Turov." > http://www.tatasteelchess.com/tourn... And Turov takes the lead by half a point. This sort of reminds me of Group A 2011 where there was a battle between Nakamura and Anand. Anand fell half a point behind by drawing a game. :-\ Jan-25-12    waustad: Danilian has dropped nearly 23 ratings points here. Jan-27-12    Penguincw: Tikkanen should be able to beat Grover. 27.Rdxf7 (12.77) click for larger view Jan-27-12    Penguincw: Tikkanen wins his game with white. Mate in 5. 30...♔h7 31.♖h6+ ♔xh6 32.♕h4+ ♘h5 33.♕xh5+ ♔g7 34.♕f7+ ♔h6 35.♖h5# 1-0 click for larger view He is now currently pass Turov. Turov-Brandenburg 39.Bxd1 (-0.30) click for larger view Jan-27-12    Penguincw: Turov and Tikkanen are now tied for first, with their nearest rival about 1 and a half points behind. Jan-27-12    Penguincw: < "Sweden’s Hans Tikkanen was rewarded with the 100-euro daily prize in Group C for his fine win with white in 30 moves from a Slav Defense against India’s Sahaj Grover. The victory brought the Swede back alongside Russia’s Maxim Turov on top of the standings in this division of the tournament." > http://www.tatasteelchess.com/tourn... Jan-28-12    Penguincw: Sadler really not in form. With the WHITE pieces, he lost to Tikkanen! Turov kept pace by beating Adhiban. Jan-28-12    Penguincw: The only group that is not one-sided. Tikkanen or Turov could win, or they will have to share (and both get invited to Group B next year). Biggest Gains: Tikkanen (+20, new rating is 2569) Goudriaan (+16, new rating is 2295) Biggest Losses: Sadler (-27, new rating is 2633) Danielian (-19, new rating is 2471) Jan-28-12    Birthday Boy: Come on Sadler Jan-29-12    Penguincw: Turov already insured at least first by defeating Goudriaan (something Sadler couldn't do). Tikkanen holding a slight advantage over Sachdev. Jan-29-12    Penguincw: Tikkanen still trying. Jan-29-12    Penguincw: Tikkanen at a dead even game. Congratz Turov! Jan-29-12    LDJ: Remarkable that this page has more kibitzing than the B group page. :) Jan-29-12    Penguincw: Congratz to Maxim Turov who won Group C solo, and will receive an invitation to Group B next year. Can't say the same for Sadler though. :-\ Jan-29-12    ketchuplover: Kudos to all :) Jump to page #    (enter # from 1 to 4) search thread:    < Earlier Kibitzing  · PAGE 4 OF 4 ·  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. Please observe our posting guidelines: No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members. Nothing in violation of United States law. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members. No trolling. 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