2011 CUCA International (Luanda, Angola)
GM Sergei Tiviakov, world traveler impresario, is currently in Angola taking part in the CUCA International tournament in the capitol of Luanda. He has taken very nice pictures and a brief article has appeared on ChessBase. GM Nigel Short heads the field of 26 players in the open section.
There are a couple of other GMs including Portuguese due of Luis Galego and Antonio Fernandes. IM Robert Gwaze of Zimbabwe is also in the field and will be looking for a GM norm. Unfortunately, he has lost in the first round to Angola’s IM Amorin Agnelo.
Results: https://chess-results.com/tnr50050.aspx?art=4&lan=1&wi=1000
GMs Nigel Short (England) and Sergei Tiviakov (Netherlands)
Angola’s “Chess Hall of Fame”
Aerial view of the playing hall!
GETTING READY FOR BATTLE!
IM Kudzanai Mamombe (2089) vs. GM Antonio Fernandes (2404)
IM Robert Gwaze (2429) vs. IM Amorin Agnelo (2176)
More photos at ChessBase story here.
The game score is wrong. I played 41. c6 to which the continuation was bxc6 42. bxc6! Rxf4+ 43. Kc5 Rf2 44. d6+ Kd8 45. Nb5 (45.Na4! wins on the spot) Re2 46. Na7 Rc2+ 47.Kb5 a4 48. Kb4 1-0
Wow, Nigel Short in the house!!! I’m a big fan!
BTW, can Robert Gwaze get a norm at 6/9? He’s at 4.0 after 6 rounds. Does it depend on who he plays in the next 3 rounds? I read that GM Ashley scored his final norm by only going 0.5/2 in his first 2 games, then 5.5/6 against IMs and GMs, and then 0/1 in his final game.
Thanx for the info. Gwaze’s Round 5 draw against Nigel Short and Round 6 draw against Tiviakov are his most impressive results so far. I see that Gwaze’s performance rating is only 2455 after round 6. Doesn’t he need a 2600 perfomance rating after 9 games which doesn’t seem possible?
The Angola Chess Federation (FAX) administration, together with its leadership ( Hon. Dr. Jaime-President and Mr. Abraao Do Reis-Secretary-general and the Executives at large), deserves accolades for hosting this event for the 3rd time at such magnificent and growing attraction.
Secondly, let us salute one true friend of the developing chess world; Grandmaster Nigel Short. You Sir! tirelessly put your distinguished chess career and ratings on the line, promoting 3rd-world-chess by gracing its occassions with your visits! Yes! thanks to your persistence we now see the respectable likes of GM. Tiviakov stepping-up to join your trek! We also salute them and welcome with awe! As noted by Daaim, it is the way it should be for our talented players. World come to Africa; out of Africa failed!
Here is what I don’t understand though; when its the FIDE election cycle, these above mentioned galant efforts and the noble campaigns are frowned upon? Here’s logic that does not require rocket science; If FAX can organize an event of this magnitude “outside” FIDE. Can you imagine what these LEADERS can do “inside” Africa FIDE Chess given prevalent shameful events? For the record; All expenses of the foreign players in CUCA BGi event are covered 100%, plus a stipend is awarded to spice it. NO PLAYER could then be TURNED AWAY for not dwelling the HOSTING hotel (Refer to Zonal 4.3-BCF/FIDE of 2011).
My only hope this time around is that FAX follow-on with rating it with FIDE (The previous installments were dubiously not).
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Hey Jona, good to hear from you. I will be in touch! Had a great time today as I sat and had a chat with the great G. Kasparov in Jo’burg. If I had to sneak preview some of his plans for Chess in Africa? I only can say to I see the light at the end of the tunnel for progress finally. the One&Only has decided to lead from the front in this regard! I am elated!!!!
You did well Gwaze. Victory is born of struggle. Glen Norah Knights Chess Academy (gnknightschessclub.co.cc) is behind you all the way.
I appreciate the commentary by the Champ Nigel Short!
Wonderful ! I don’t know how many people play chess in Africa, but events like this stand the chance to bring it to millions of more Africans. Thumbs up to Short and Tiviakov for being there to support the event .
Daaim, thanks for that background info on chess activity in Africa.