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Evgeny Alekseev is in the sole lead with 7 points after 10 rounds at the Russian Superfinals. He beat Konstantin Sakaev in the 10th round. Favorites Svidler and Morozevich trail behind in 4th and 6th positions. Round 10 results Sakaev - Alekseev 0-1 Vitiugov - Timofeev 1-0 Tomashevsky - Riazantsev 1-0 Svidler - Jakovenko 0.5-0.5 Lastin - Morozevich 0.5-0.5 Maslak - Inarkiev 0.5-0.5 Standings after Round 10 Alekseev 7 Vitiugov 6.5 Jakovenko, Svidler, Timofeev 6 Morozevich, Tomashevsky 5.5 Lastin 4.5 Sakaev,Inarkiev 3.5 Maslak, Riazantsev 3

The news of Round no. 8 was of course Morozevich losing to Evgeny Tomashevsky. Just two mistakes sealed Moro's fate. With the first one, he lost the advantage, with the second, it was graveyard time. Tomashevsky must be given credit for the nice finish without giving Moro a second chance. As for the key game of the day, Svidler vs Vitiugov, it was drawn after 67 long moves just as we were about to stick our necks out and declare that it will be a draw. This means that Svidler retains the lead with 5.5 points with Alekseev, Vitiugov, and Timofeev hot on his heels with 5 points. Tomashevsky vs Morozevich Key Moments (See Diagram) 26. .... g5 (the simple 26 ... Ra8 actually is a slight plus for Morozevich. Be careful with your King pawn pushes, Moro. We know how many times you've shown magic with that though) 34. ... Na5 (handing the win on a platter. 34 ... Na3 35. Bxb6 Nxb5 exchanges pawns and is a draw with precise play.) Tomashevsky vs Morozevich 1-0 Standings: Svidler 5.5 Vi...

Svidler keeps the lead at the Russian Chess Championships. But the news was that Morozevich outplayed Jakovenko. A player to watch is Nikita Vitiugov, who is quietly beating the weaker players(unfortunately 2600 is weak in Russia in such championships!), and drawing the stronger players. If you think Moro only plays those come-back-from-dead openings and shocking moves, think again. Take a look at this game where he displays amazingly innovative technique to beat a top class Grand Master that Jakovenko is. Leaders Svidler 4 Vitiugov 3.5 Morozevich, Lastin, Alekseev, Timofeev 3

Peter Svidler seems to be in a hurry to reach back to where he really belongs. He's started with 3/3 in the gruellingly tough event, even beating World No. 2 Morozevich with black on the way. Watch the Morozevich vs Svidler game here. Leader Board after Round 3: Svidler 3 Lastin 2.5 Jakovenko, Vitiugov 2 Alekseev, Morozevich, Timofeev, Riazantsev 1.5 Sakaev, Tomashevsky 1.5 Maslak 0.5 Inarkiev 0

The 61st edition of the Russian Higher League is being held at Novokuznetsk. Round 11 Standings 1. Timofeev, Artyom RUS 2650 8 2. Vitiugov, Nikita RUS 2616 7½ 3. Inarkiev, Ernesto RUS 2675 7½ 4. Lastin, Alexander RUS 2639 7 5. Sakaev, Konstantin RUS 2635 7 6. Kobalia, Mikhail RUS 2618 7 7. Riazantsev, Alexander RUS 2617 7 8. Galkin, Alexander RUS 2615 7 9. Maslak, Konstantin RUS 2521 7 10. Najer, Evgeniy RUS 2670 7

Artyom Timofeev won the Moscow Open chess tournament of 2008. 1 GM Timofeev Artyom RUS 2664 7.5 2 GM Riazantsev Alexander RUS 2628 7.0 3 GM Volkov Sergey RUS 2623 7.0 4 GM Efimenko Zahar UKR 2638 7.0 5 GM Lastin Alexander RUS 2604 7.0 6 GM Jobava Baadur GEO 2643 7.0 7 GM Inarkiev Ernesto RUS 2681 7.0 8 GM Kazhgaleyev Murtas KAZ 2594 7.0 9 GM Moiseenko Alexander UKR 2643 7.0 10 GM Kurnosov Igor RUS 2577 7.0