Alexander Bakh and Andzej Filipowicz open the Tal Blitz Cup
The players are waiting for the drawing of lots Shakhriyar Mamedyarov took off with 8 out 8! Two starting losses did not shake Levon Aronian The former World Champions quickly found themselves on opposite sides of the table The tiring qualifier has clearly taken its toll for Teimour Radjabov Grandmaster wives: Sofia, Aruna... ...and Margarita Silence is much appreciated Vishy remained unbeaten for quite a while The most spectacular form of chess Anand was usually first to end his games Russian Peter cheers up Hungarian Peter... ...and Vlad supports Baadur Sveshnikov to Karpov: "It's tough to play the young" Judit Polgar did not show her best form Boris Gelfand consolidated around 50% Magnus Carlsen got sleepy in the game against Karjakin Ruslan Ponomariov is stronger in classical chess Old solidiers Alexander Zhukov visited the tournament on the second day and socialized with the participants