IM John Donaldson has won the prestigious "Mikhail Botvinnik Award," presented by the FIDE_chess Trainers Commission.

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The Mikhail Botvinnik Award, for best trainer of men or a team in an open event, goes to William John Donaldson.

The FIDE Trainers’ Commission (TRG) announced the Trainer Awards results for the best achievements in 2018.

https://www.fide.com/news/164

Nakamura Joins Leaders At FIDE Chess.com Grand Swiss

https://www.chess.com/news/view/2019-fide-chess-com-grand-swiss-round-9

Round 9 of the #IOMchess saw one more player joining the leaders – Hikaru Nakamura. The American had a slow start with 4 draws and 1 win, but then picked up speed and is now in the leading pack together with Aronian, Caruana, and Anton.

https://www.fide.com/news/167

#IOMchess Round 9:
1. (6) Aronian ½-½ Anton (6)
2. (5½) Carlsen ½-½ Caruana (6)
3. (5½) Alekseenko ½-½ Anand (5½)
4. (5½) Maghsoodloo ½-½ Karjakin (5½)
5. (5½) Kovalev 0-1 Nakamura (5½)
6. (5½) Vitiugov ½-½ Wang (5½)
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Four leaders with 6,5: Aronian, Anton, Caruana, Nakamura.

Pairings round 10 #iomchess:

Six rounds were played at FIDE World Junior Championships in New Delhi. #YouthChess #chess

Evgeny Shtembuliak (🇺🇦 2577) and Aram Hakobyan (🇦🇲 2561) are leading the open section with 5 points each. They are paired to meet in round 7 (October 21), Shtembuliak will have White.