Kamsky Baku 2009

Gata Kamsky will compete in the 2009 Baku Open. Lets see if he can bounce back from the rough time he has had lately. He has not been the same since his loss to Topalov. It happens to a lot of players. I am sure he will soon regain his form. Hopefully in time for November's FIDE World cup. I also think that since he has qualified for the Candidates tournament already he is not too motivated. Even in the upcoming World Cup the winner will receive a spot into the Candidates matches which he he already qualified for. So how hard will he push? He is the defending champion so hopefully that will be motivation enough. At the very least he will want to rise in the world rankings again. Despite his current loss in rating points he is still the top player in the U.S. in my opinion.

For the first time that I can remember the World Top 10 is the world Top 10. Usually there are players that had a good tournament and creep in there, but this looks accurate. I wouldn't put them in this exact order, but they are the Top 10. If I were to change anything I would add Svidler who is 12th and take out Radjabov. FIDE will now be publishing 6 lists a year instead of 4.

1	Topalov, Veselin	g	BUL	2813	0	1975
2	Anand, Viswanathan	g	IND	2788	0	1969
3	Aronian, Levon	g	ARM	2773	13	1982
4	Carlsen, Magnus	g	NOR	2772	10	1990
5	Kramnik, Vladimir	g	RUS	2772	10	1975
6	Leko, Peter	g	HUN	2762	23	1979
7	Radjabov, Teimour	g	AZE	2757	10	1987
8	Ivanchuk, Vassily	g	UKR	2756	42	1969
9	Gelfand, Boris	g	ISR	2756	33	1968
10	Morozevich, Alexander	g	RUS	2750	18	1977

We are ready start the 2009-10 PCS Grand Prix in memory of Mr. Arden Dilley. Here are the dates: All tournaments will be held at Divine Savior Academy 10311 NW 58 St, Doral 33178.

October 10^th, 2009 DSA

November 14th, 2009 DSA

December 12^th, 2009 DSA

January 9^th, 2010 DSA

February 6^th, 2010 DSA

March 13^th, 2010 DSA

April 10^th, 2010 DSA

May 8^th, 2010 DSA

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