Unknown Hou Yifan

Our special correspondent in Stavanger Dmitry Ostanin sent us some photos from the tournament.

The magazine Sport (Saratov) published photos from the wedding on their Vkontakte page. 

So, will Karjakin make Carlsen at least nervous today?

Three days ago Valentina Gunia of Russia won the rapid competition of World Mind Games held in Beijing, China. In blitz Hou Yifan didn't share first.

Our correspondent Marie Boyard visited Zug and concluded that the venue of third stage of the FIDE Grand Prix is almost ideal.

The European Championship taking place in Jerusalem saw its first free day yesterday, on February 28th. Many participants have spent it sightseeing; the program consisted of a journey to the Dead Sea and a tour to Masada, a famous ancient fortress.

The Russian TV channel "Russia 2" hosts the sports program "All included". One of its most popular projects is the "Girl of the Month" in which the famous sportswomen and show business stars are invited for the interviews and photosets. At the end of each month the website of the channel conducts the voting. Recently Natalia Pogonina became the nominee of the contest.