Tata Steel 2013...

has begun!

Someday, perhaps when I'm a retired old feline, I'd like to visit this tournament; perhaps play in the open section (if they have one), spectate, see the steel mill, etc. Oh well, probably a pipe dream.

Unusually, this year I've heard of practically NOBODY in section C, and maybe half of section B. I'm thinking that they have changed a bunch of the conditions, such as monetary compensation, invite rules, etc.

I won't make any picks in section A, but I'm hoping that Hou Yifan manages a few good games and also learns a lot from these players.

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Apparently Hou missed a winning chance in round 2. Nakamura narrowly escaped against Sokolov.

Wow - absolutely love the flexibility and functionality of the live games view!

I'm hooked! (Particularly after being able to spot 'the correct move' in one of the GM games.)

Anand crushed Aronian.

is completed. Saludos to the winners.