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Pavel Eljanov

@Eljanov

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Chess Grandmaster, Twice an Olympic champion

Kharkov, Ukraine
Joined April 2011
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
6 months
My big respect to the top Polish GM Jan-Krzysztof Duda! Unfortunately, not all my compatriots act in this way and the Ukrainian Chess Federation is completely passive.
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@sport_tvppl Wszystko zostało uwiecznione na kamerach:
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
GM Yuri Timoshenko took a weapon and went to defend our capital. Meantime my native Kharkiv and exactly my dormitory district (Alekseevka) was bombed by Grad missiles this afternoon with dozens of civilian casualties. We'll never forgive and forget!
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
Chess world now:
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
GM Igor Kovalenko (belong to top 100 in the World) who took up arms earlier now about to go to frontline.
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
My full support for this decision. Besides being disrespectful to the game, it is untimely and inappropriate. While they are fooling around the top Ukrainian GM Igor Kovalenko is celebrating his 35th birthday in the trenches defending Ukraine from their bloody regime.
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International Chess Federation
6 months
Decision of Chief Arbiter IA Ivan Syrovy regarding the Dubov-Nepomniachtchi game.
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
My 2 cents: Nepo looks like the most worthy contender at this point: brilliantly prepared, confident and sharp. I guess many people think that match is boring but I think it's quite interesting. Tension builds up! #CarlsenNepo
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
Another amazing achievement of @MagnusCarlsen ! Someone tried to argue when I wrote earlier that he is GOAT but for me it's indisputable. This level of competition has never existed before and he still dominates. It’s a great honor for me that I worked with him 10 years ago.
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
My mother's apartment in Kharkiv, this morning.All windows are broken in her 9 storey building but everybody is alive fortunately.Overall hundreds of building are damaged in Kharkiv and Kyiv with casualties+many injured.Hopefully West will wake up in 2024 and unite vs barbarism.
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
Since my native city Kharkiv is half-destroyed, russian war criminals bombing civilian targets every day, I decided to create a fund to help everyone who is on the frontline. You can fund all details how you can help in my FB post Retweets are appreciated!
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
An open supporter of the war against Ukraine plays in the World Rapid&Blitz champ vs the greatest player in the chess history. Plays under the FIDE flag, representing RUS of course. Apparently, FIDE is happy with everything and this is exactly the image they want to create.
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
Je suis Daniil Dubov! Just imagine how strong French team can be!
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Pavel Eljanov
14 days
1) There is a lot of hype around the match between Kramnik and Jospem. I don't understand one thing. If this is a "clash of claims" then why don't they play 3+1 like in TT? Let me remind you that Kramnik’s main "claim" is that Jospem can't play so strongly online
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
Everybody tired. Time to adjourn, guys! #CarlsenNepo
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Pavel Eljanov
4 years
@LevAronian I have no words to express my sorrow... Stay strong, Leva.
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Pavel Eljanov
8 years
Whole match wasn't so attractive from point of view of chess content but Qh6!! surely the best last move in history WCC! #CarlsenKarjakin
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Pavel Eljanov
4 months
Unfortunately my team played poorly but this Bundesliga weekend was perfectly organized in Viernheim! You see that the only flag on the stage is Ukrainian. I am very grateful to the German people for their comprehensive support of Ukraine. Ich bin Ihnen dankbar!
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Pavel Eljanov
5 months
Wijk is the most spectacular super tournament again! Unlike those super tournaments where the same people (with rare exceptions) play and are like two peas in a pod. They have long been of no interest even to professionals (most of my colleagues agree with me). #TataSteelChess
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
On the way to #chennaigrandmasters . I know about the candidates intrigue but have no idea who needs and how many points. Rooting for Domi (we oldies should support each other). However, I have nothing against if anyone else who is interested send me some decent novelties :)
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
Just amazing - never seen before that the team with 4/5 players who drastically underperforming anyway in the lead and having a good tie-breaks! Exciting finish ahead! #ETCC2021 #AlirezaMagic
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
Run, Forrest, run! Miracles only happen if you believe in miracles! Congrats @jordenvforeest !
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
Vice president if Ukrainian Chess Federation Artiom Sachuk took up arms. Artiom is a CM with 2129 ELO. #UkraineRussiaWar
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
Kudos to Levon. Despite obvious Russian ties, this Fide team (which is well diversed) has done a lot of good things but all of this will be completely written off, at least in my eyes.
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Tarjei J. Svensen
6 months
Aronian is the first top player to speak out against the proposal to change term limits for the FIDE president.
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
Unbelievable! Correct piece sacrifice on move 1! Not sure whether it's better than iPhone play but definitely much more creative!
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chess24
2 years
It turns out you can sacrifice a bishop on move 1! #c24live #FischerRandom
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
2 years
IM Odnorozhenko Evgenyi from Kharkiv took up arms and defending our hero city from russian war criminals. You can follow news from his combat squad here: . You can find also some details there how to support them via money transfer. #Ukraine #Kharkiv 🇺🇦
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
@lachesisq Congrats with your great success! I wish someone will be a World Champion with whom I have a positive score 😉 #FIDECandidates
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Pavel Eljanov
9 years
It was fantastic tournament for me in any case and it's untruly to call @SergeyKaryakin victory undeserved. Chess is the most fair sport(1)
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
GM Igor Kovalenko (FIDE 2674) is actively volunteering in Kyiv and helping his brothers who took up arms. If you want to support him - feel free to open my FB post and find some bank requisites
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
And it turned out unbelievably tense and exciting indeed! Mamedyarov didn't find 48...Rf3!! and looks lost now. Anyway whether it will be Gold or Silver my huge respect and congrats to Ukrainian colleagues (despite my many disagreements with officials)! #ETCC2021
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Pavel Eljanov
8 years
Happy to win #iomchess ! Looks like I was infected by Volokitin's virus in Olimpiad :). Timing of incubation period was optimal :)
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Pavel Eljanov
2 months
As a Kharkov resident from my birth I'm very grateful to Garry for his strong and sincere stance. In times of general cowardice, this is especially valuable! #kharkiv #RussiaIsATerroristState
@Kasparov63
Garry Kasparov
2 months
Mariupol had a population of half a million, like Toulouse, Bologna or Miami before Russia razed it to the ground. Kharkiv at 1.5m is the size of Munich & Prague. Aleppo was even bigger before Putin helped Assad destroy it. The West is worried more about hypothetical escalation…
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
My own #speaksforitself moments in Schachbundesliga as part of Munich 1836.
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Pavel Eljanov
13 days
Wow! Completely unexpected and huge!
@PHChess
Peter Heine Nielsen
13 days
The Chess Federation of Russia🇷🇺 and FIDE President Arkadi Dvorkovich have been found guilty by the FIDE Ethics comission in a case submitted by the Ukrainian 🇺🇦 Chess Federation. CFR is temporarily suspended from FIDE Membership for 3 years, Dvorkovich received a reprimand.
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
7 years
I missed a win vs So (although it wasn't easy in time trouble) but comparing to what's happened in other games today-it's a flawless draw :)
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
3 years
Magnus in his element right now. = according to engine but quite unpleasant for human. Didn't get some of Yan's decisions before. #CarlsenNepo
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
Below is today's post of my colleague GM Nazar Firman whom I know from childhood. It was the result of the most heavy shelling from last night (Russia sent 110 rockets overall). We have to appreciate that we can live and work in a peaceful place while someone is unable.
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
2 years
World Ch. Rapid and Blitz is about to start in Warsaw. Unfortunately I was unable to come but I have to admit that FIDE is doing a great job in our crazy time (despite the fact I was criticizing them from time to time). Will be rooting for my friends and students! #RapidBlitz
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Pavel Eljanov
8 years
Can't understand some experts who claiming that Magnus is out of form.He is slow starter but playing better now than in Chennai and Sochi.
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
2 years
Latest update about life of chess families in Ukraine, our volunteers and report about fund activity. Thanks to such a generous donations from the chess community I received almost 11k USD now. It helps a lot in such a horrible time. #UkraineRussianWar
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
8 years
Yes, I won #iomchess but you know what? Good company and good food the most important things in life :). If you know what I mean :)
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
1 year
The problem is that 31.Rxe8 - was an ordinary mouse slip. I wanted to play 31.Re7+ and thought I was winning after both Rxe7 and Kf8. After the latter Black has some fantastic defense but having 15 sec on the clock it's practically lost. I resigned bcoz I was too disgusted :(
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chess24
1 year
The fear of playing on against Vladimir Kramnik in a lost position is real, but this was a case of a top GM resigning too early! #TitledTuesday
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Pavel Eljanov
30 days
It was long overdue. "I did not enjoy it at all. When I saw it first, I felt shocked, as if someone had hit me into the head with a hammer. I quickly wrote an official complaint to FIDE and only slept for 3 hours the following night."
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Pavel Eljanov
30 days
Over the past couple of years I’ve had a nightmare: I’m playing a tournament in Russia. Playing in such propaganda tournaments is immoral in my opinion. I have nothing personal against half of the participants, but I'm sorry to see them.
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Peter Heine Nielsen
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Propaganda chess-event in Moscow🇷🇺 26. June- 2. July Karjakin, Hou Yifan, Goryachkina, Lahno, Gunina, Radjabov, Tomashevsky, Artemiev, Tabatabai, Sadwahni Match-TV coverage, Kremlin politicians visiting. The chess-world should stop it from happening.
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
9 years
let the strongest win in final!I had a fantastic support in this event and very much grateful to everyone!In 10 days another start - Berlin!
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Pavel Eljanov
23 days
@lachesisq @chesscom Not bad for 2168 🤣
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Pavel Eljanov
5 months
#RussiaTerroristState continues to shell the infrastructure of my hometown Kharkiv . Yesterday it went to one of the buildings of my Alma Mater-Law Academy. The university hotel where participants of many tournaments lived and I conducted numerous training camps was destroyed.
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Pavel Eljanov
13 days
Great show #ClashofClaims going on! Jospem looking good at the moment, not so well prepared but sharp and tenacious. Btw, I saw that Kramnik started to taking back some of his claims in interview (like about Hans).I guess it becomes clear that most of Volodia's claim are absurd.
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Pavel Eljanov
14 days
3) and charisma (I think Jospem will be under pressure emotionally).Online the chances are approximately equal in my opinion due to the difference in speed and experience (here the advantage is on Jospem’s side clearly). And yes, online and OTB - are two different things!
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Pavel Eljanov
4 months
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
4 months
1) We're in a battle against true evil, yet some are more focused on their own agendas than addressing the real threats facing us. It's a time for unity, but what we see is division.
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Pavel Eljanov
4 months
1) 2 years of war, hundreds of thousands killed. However, there are still people who believe “not everything is so simple.” I recently spoke with a colleague whom I respect and unexpectedly he turned out to be prone to conspiracy theories like biolabs, the USA provoked, etc.
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
8 years
Sergey is fighting like a lion-huge respect towards him. But the question is still open: for what they spent one million for preparation?
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
@AntonKorzhenkov У тебя забыл спросить куда мне идти)). Вера в лозунг "спорт вне политики" - отличительная черта подлецов либо дураков.
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Pavel Eljanov
1 year
Shame, I didn't find any mutual photo, only this (we won the European Cup in 2016 together for the Alkaloid). A lot of people were following tiebreak during today's Bundesliga and literally everyone I saw was rooting for Ding. He deserved it - modest, charming and hardworking!
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
Everyone scolding MVL that he is playing so passively and got much worse position from move 10 etc. But try to win on demand with Black on top-5 level! I actually don't remember when it happened last time. #FIDECandidates
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
It's amazing how Jan has changed as a chess player, how stubborn he has become (despite today's mistakes).For example, you can check my game with him in Geneva, 2017.He was unable to calculate till draw in a pawn endgame.That's why I'm not sure about today's outcome. #CarlsenNepo
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Pavel Eljanov
26 days
Another horrible terroristic act in Kharkiv. #Russiaterroriststate just hit a hypermarket in downtown with 2 KAB aerial bombs. It's difficult to understand how the world can calmly continue to accept this terrorism.
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Pavel Eljanov
14 days
2) that the probability of it statistically insignificant and so on. However, online players almost only play 3+0 or 3+1. I won’t root for anyone, but I would bet on Kramnik’s victory in general. I think he is the OTB favorite due to objective strength, experience
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
Fantastic news: PayPal is in Ukraine and you can send me direct donations in USD and EURO: eljanov @gmail .com. I'm so grateful for such a huge support: I've got so far more than 500USD and some payments are pending! I've sent first transfers to our heroes
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Pavel Eljanov
1 year
"Being a second in the World Chess Championship match - it's the best possible job!" Richard Rapport, 27 y.o. #NepoDing #Iknowthefeeling
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Pavel Eljanov
7 years
@MarkTWIC @TarjeiJS And 10% of his wins are against me (both with black. Unlikely we will play next year so I'm a bit worried for him :).
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
"opposition party" 🤦 I don't know whether to cry or laugh
@chess24com
chess24
2 years
@PHChess It's not great, but the team Grischuk is playing for is the Communist Party of the Russian Federation, an opposition party (as much as that exists in Russia). Dmitry Andreikin (very much anti-Putin) was on top board of the team in 2020 and 2021
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
Happy to start today in MrDodgy @ChessProblem chess tournament! Pool A was concluded yesterday (win by some Norwegian guy - last minute replacement). Today I'll play in Pool B together with my mate @GMSalem_AR and @Chesser_22 among others.
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
8 years
I lost but it was a good game today.The one you can learn from as I was overestimating my position almost all the time:). #tatasteelchess
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
@VBkramnik Doesn't seem organic, I request to investigate! Merry Xmas!
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
Being defeated lately on the battlefield russia started massive shelling of infrastructure. We will win anyway 🇺🇦 but you can make a contribution and help our chessplayers who took up arms Among our warriors is GM Igor Kovalenko from top-100.
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Pavel Eljanov
7 years
Off to Malmo. Can't wait!
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Pavel Eljanov
1 year
We'll never know, but I'm beginning to suspect that the players signed some secret protocols where they pledged to sac, to blunder and who knows what else 😀 #NepoDing #ConspiracyTheories
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Pavel Eljanov
4 months
2) This is difficult to argue because there is always a source of propaganda to which people are more inclined. There are indisputable facts: in the bloodiest war in Europe since World War II, Russians are killing Ukrainians and conquering territories on putin's orders .
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Pavel Eljanov
8 years
There where a huge interest from media in the world.Matches-clearly the biggest brand in chess. Probably tradition should be continued.
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Pavel Eljanov
4 years
It was fun to watch from time to time but has nothing to do with competitive chess at all. #ChessOlympiad #FakeOlympiad
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Pavel Eljanov
11 days
OTB part #ClashofClaims went as I expected more or less: Kramnik was better prepared and stronger strategically but worse in time troubles. The result is fair and now I expect Jospem to win but with an exchange of blows. 14 games is tough distance for veteran.
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Pavel Eljanov
1 year
Very important! If you want to support AFU 🇺🇦 and our friend and colleague GM Igor Kovalenko specifically, you can help and donate his squad now. They are raising funds for the protection system against drones. Full info:
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Pavel Eljanov
7 years
Василий и Аня чемпионы мира по быстрым!!! Успешный год для укр. шахмат, становится сверхуспешным! И это при полном отсутствии господдержки.
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Pavel Eljanov
8 years
Congrats @SergeyKaryakin ! You played better than in Baku but still not enough for @MagnusCarlsen :)
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Pavel Eljanov
8 years
I have two news: one good and one bad. 1) I will play in #tatasteelchess again! 2) My favourite restaurant in Wijk-Vissershuys is closed :(
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
@MagnesiumCalc I thought it was crystal clear.  It’s probably worth appreciating that you can sit and compete while your colleague can’t because your state staged the bloodiest war in Europe since WW2.
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Pavel Eljanov
7 years
Victory of @rajachess is well deserved. He made a decisive 38.Rxg7 in our game with 1 second left on his clock. It gives courage!
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Pavel Eljanov
1 year
1) I played vs both many times (btw, have a positive score) and have a normal relationship with them, but it's obvious that I can't root for a player who still represents RUS (the federation's executive board includes war criminals). I see how propaganda uses Jan...
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Pavel Eljanov
7 years
Happiest women's day in my life! Remontada es posible!!! Love women and Barca very much! #barcapsg #womensday
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Pavel Eljanov
6 months
@SimcockIain @sarunasfcb @chess24com Russia started this war not 24.02.22 indeed but in 2014. And you are not welcome here, putin's pappet. Chao!
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Pavel Eljanov
8 years
ECC champions with Alkaloid! We were playing well and had more luck than in Olimpiad.
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Pavel Eljanov
1 month
@PHChess Thanks for the wishes and your constant support, Peter!
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Pavel Eljanov
1 year
Anti-Skolkovo chess :). #NepoDing
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Pavel Eljanov
7 years
I say banal but 14.Bxh7 is so natural - like baby's smile. Go, Anna! #WWCC2017
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Pavel Eljanov
4 years
Tomorrow I'm going to do my first stream during Titled Tuesday on . Invite everyone to join my newly created channel . About 5-10 min before 7 pm (CET) I'll start my broadcast. See you tomorrow!
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Pavel Eljanov
8 years
Conclusion from today's endgame Caruana-Svidler: u shouldn't waste the time to learn it as it's unlikely to perform at the end anyway :)
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
Congrats @MagnusCarlsen and @PHChess - amazing consistency! Magnus is simply the GOAT! But it will be much harder to conquer FPL chess league this season :). #CarlsenNepo #FPL
@VCmilyte
Viktorija Cmilyte-Nielsen
3 years
Congratulations to @MagnusCarlsen on winning his 5th World championship title! And to @PHChess , on being on the winning side for the 8th time in a row. Impressive! #CarlsenNepo
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Pavel Eljanov
8 years
I know the feeling:u are in fire, dominating,he looks spent.But small error and he escapes. To do it vs Magnus -top class! #CarlsenKarjakin
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Pavel Eljanov
3 years
Magnus is a bit worse in my opinion. But I guess he is unaware about his biggest today's upset: Burnley-Spurs match postponed and it means blank week for Kane in his squad 😭. #CarlsenNepo #FPL
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Pavel Eljanov
1 year
The 1st part of "My Caro-Kann" project is released: If you are looking for a way how to play for a win with Black - it could be an option! More info:
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Pavel Eljanov
1 year
Strange decision to me to go for a big fight now after yesterday's disaster. I have a feeling that the match could be over de facto today. #NepoDing
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
8 years
I have an idea: to force players to wear heart rate sensor. Sergey has a ̶b̶a̶l̶l̶s̶ spirit but maybe extra heart cooling #CarlsenKarjakin
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Pavel Eljanov
7 years
Just one step ahead. All Ukraine is stand together with Anna. May the force be with you! #WWCC2017
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
7 years
Very much enjoyed Tata Steel Tournament as usual! It could be better for me having in mind a huge amount of spoiled opportunities (1)
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Pavel Eljanov
9 years
Another amazing study from O.Pervakov! It took me about 40 minutes.
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@Eljanov
Pavel Eljanov
3 years
Despite a draw according to the tablebases Magnus always turns into a Predator in this kind of positions. You must be an Alien to resist. #CarlsenNepo
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Pavel Eljanov
7 years
But in any case it's a boost&reserve for a future very important starts this year. Huge thanks to organizers and supporters #tatasteelchess
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Pavel Eljanov
7 years
1) It was a great honour for me to play in traditional Vugar Gashimov memorial. Fantastic people and hospitality! I played like Santa Claus
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Pavel Eljanov
2 years
Is this what they call the American Dream? #speaksforitself #chessdrama
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