Kasparov goes one point clear
The Russian put himself on course for the Corus chess crown after beating Dutchman Jan Timman in the 11th round of the tournament.
There was success for Vishy Anand too after 10 days and eight successive draws. A detailed report...

Anand does the Great Indian Rope Trick
The world champion fought off a disaster in the making, to record his eighth successive draw at the Corus Supertournament. A detailed report...

Anand draws again, Kasparov beats Shirov
The FIDE world champion played out his 7th straight draw at Corus,
while BGN world champion Vladimir Kramnik crashed to defeat. A detailed report...

Another draw for Anand
The Indian Grandmaster drew with Veselin Topalov and slid further down in the 14-man Corus chess tournament.

Kasparov, Kramnik move into top gear
In a day when miracles occured for champions as well as ex-champions, Anand managed to salvage another draw.

Anand fails to drive home advantage
Alexei Shirov is now the sole leader and is cruising to victory at the Corus chess champioship even as the other players battle for the other positions. Indian hope, Anand drew with Kramnik.

Kasparov fails to break the Berlin Wall
Kasparov missed an oppurtunity to get even while Anand worked his way to another quick draw. Shirov now leads the pack with 4 points at the end of round 5.

Anand draws again; Kasparov, Kramnik lead the pack
The Indian Grandmaster was held by Alexei Fedorov in round four of the Corus chess championship. Kramnik beat Sergey Tiviakov in 38 moves to share the lead with three points.

Anand misses oppurtunity to tame Kasparov
Two oppurtunities had, none taken. this was the story of the day. Lady luck supported Kasparov to the fullest while Morozevich caught up with Kasparov to share the lead at the end of round 3.

Anand blasts Tiviakov's Dragon
At the end of round two, Garry Kasparov moved into the lead at the Corus supertournament, with Anand, Kramnik, Shirov and Morezevich in second spot.

Anand has a lucky escape
All the action from Day 1 of the tournament where Kasparov, Shirov and Morozevich cruised to victories to take an early lead.

Who is who at Corus
A checklist of the top-ranked players at the Corus supertournament...

Relaxed Vishy gets back to business
As you read this, the year's first chess supertournament is about to get underway, featuring the strongest field in history. Meanwhile, a Spanish town adopts Anand as its own. A preview...

The Corus Wars
"If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat." - A photo feature on the first Super Tournament of the Millenium.

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