ELISTA OLYMPIAD: RUSSIA AGAIN With another forceful last-round effort the young Russian team again pipped the Americans at the post. An extensive report looks at the biennial family gathering of the chess community from various angles.
According to Jan Timman you shouldn't believe everything that's in the papers. With warmth he writes about the kindness and hospitality of the Kalmykian people.
Russia's first board Peter Svidler takes a Dylanesque approach as he explains that the Olympiad is a matter of all against one.
No complaints from the Americans this time. They rumbled their way to the top of the world. Well almost, reports Alex Yermolinsky.
Amidst all the praise dissenting sounds were heard from those who declined to travel to Elista.
Three more highlights, annotated by: Topalov, Speelman and Miles.
SAMARA The final of the Russia Cup saw the amazing Alexander Morozevich and the no less amazing Vadim Zviagintsev tie for first.
S.O.S: ATTACK WITH THE BUDAPEST GAMBIT
ENDGAME Do you know Bähr's rules?
BOOKS
FAMILIAR FACES IN PRAGUE Memories of the good old days of the GMA were revived in Prague as Garry Kasparov and Jan Timman played a match organized by Bessel Kok.
ROQUEBRUNE The Ladies vs. Veterans tournament remains a balanced act.
SUPERTOURNAMENTS Which player fared best in the strongest tournaments ever held?
