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Tal Memorial (Blitz) (2016) The 10th Mikhail Tal Memorial Blitz was held 25 September 2016 at the Museum of Russian Impressionism in Moscow. The event was sponsored by the Russian Highways state company. Mamedyarov won the blitz section (this page), whereafter Ian Nepomniachtchi won the classical Tal Memorial (2016).  page 1 of 1; 11 games    Game   Result Moves Year Event/Locale Opening 1. Gelfand vs Mamedyarov 0-1 31 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) A22 English 2. Kramnik vs Mamedyarov 0-1 46 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) D03 Torre Attack (Tartakower Variation) 3. Giri vs Kramnik 0-1 77 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) C65 Ruy Lopez, Berlin Defense 4. Tomashevsky vs Gelfand   0-1 34 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) A09 Reti Opening 5. Aronian vs Giri 0-1 79 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) D14 Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, Exchange Variation 6. C Li vs Aronian 0-1 24 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) D37 Queen's Gambit Declined 7. Gelfand vs Nepomniachtchi   0-1 81 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) A48 King's Indian 8. Tomashevsky vs Nepomniachtchi   0-1 47 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) A32 English, Symmetrical Variation 9. Anand vs C Li   0-1 34 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) A07 King's Indian Attack 10. C Li vs Mamedyarov   0-1 59 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) A49 King's Indian, Fianchetto without c4 11. Gelfand vs Aronian   0-1 67 2016 Tal Memorial (Blitz) A14 English   REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2)   Sep-25-16    Sihlous: Great performance by Shakh...Not even close. Sep-25-16    tuttifrutty: It's even amazing that no one is posting here when Wesley isn't on the line up. What does that tell you? Wesley is the reason chess is alive. Too bad the organizers turned a blind eye on a true chess talent, instead, invites second tier player like Giri and others who had nothing to show for....in their dust and cobwebs filled "show me" cabinet. Snoozer tourney to say the least. Yikes.... Sep-25-16    WannaBe: If (all chess) organizer(s) are paid by number of posts on Chessgames.com they'll sign up Wes. There're a 'few' other tournament pages that don't have posts with, or without Wes. Peace. Out. Sep-26-16    notyetagm: Damn, Anand did not win even a single game! Even Giri managed to win three times. Sep-26-16    notyetagm: <WannaBe: If (all chess) organizer(s) are paid by number of posts on Chessgames.com they'll sign up Wes. There're a 'few' other tournament pages that don't have posts with, or without Wes. Peace. Out.> WESLEY = CHESS :-) Sep-26-16    WarewolfofLondon: Miss the great commentary here, fun interesting stuff, now we are left with Tuttimfingfrutti as interesting? Miss the old days, no wonder no one is posting, all those that use to have a sense of humor and intellect seem to have left out of boredom or been banned as many have mentioned. That is the reason no one posts/visits. Enjoy Tuttifruitti, I am out. Peace. Sep-26-16    OhioChessFan: <WoL> just use ignore. When I first saw the idiot's picture, I couldn't believe someone that old could act such the fool. I thought all along it was some 12 year old idiot. I've gotten to the point I think it's mental illness and not malfeascance or a joke. Sep-26-16    shintaro go: Nepo's +1 is quite modest given his reputation as a top blitz player Sep-26-16    WorstPlayerEver: Very exciting. A blitz where Anand draws 7 out of 9. Sep-26-16    diagonal: ... and the chessgames <tournament index> shows, cg. has passed the 2'000 barrier: Tournament Index More than two thousand tournaments (including team events and matches) are featured of the kibitzers by the kibitzers, for the kibitzers of our beloved chessgames :) Thanks to Daniel Freeman and Alberto Artidiello (R.I.P.), and the internet chessgames community with over 200'000 members, presenting around 800'000 games to replay. Democracy is the government of the people by the people for the people (Abraham Lincoln) Sep-28-16    Sokrates: Well said, <diagonal>! 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. 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