chessgames.com
Members · Prefs · Laboratory · Collections · Openings · Endgames · Sacrifices · History · Search Kibitzing · Kibitzer's Café · Chessforums · Tournament Index · Players · Kibitzing

🏆
TOURNAMENT STANDINGS
Groningen Tournament

Ian Rogers6.5/9(+4 -0 =5)[games]
Viswanathan Anand5.5/9(+3 -1 =5)[games]
Zurab Azmaiparashvili5/9(+2 -1 =6)[games]
Joris Brenninkmeijer5/9(+3 -2 =4)[games]
Jeroen Piket5/9(+3 -2 =4)[games]
Vasily Smyslov5/9(+2 -1 =6)[games]
Ferdinand Hellers4.5/9(+2 -2 =5)[games]
Vasil Spasov4/9(+1 -2 =6)[games]
Rini Kuijf3.5/9(+1 -3 =5)[games]
Slobodan Martinovic1/9(+0 -7 =2)[games]
*

Chessgames.com Chess Event Description
Groningen (1989)

"Australian Grandmaster Ian Rogers brilliantly won the main tournament, repeating his resounding success of the previous year. His victory was enhanced by the presence of such leading figures as former world champion Vasili Smyslov, his compatriot Z Azmajparashvili, Indian Anand and others of renowned experience. The young Dutch players Jeroen Piket and Joris Brenninkmeijer were brilliant, while the 1989 Dutch national champion Rini Kuijf disappointed. The performance of the Yugoslavian GM S. Martinovic was disastrous, with only one point to his name after nine games." (Jaque, transl.)

Groningen, the Netherlands, 21-30 December 1989

Age Elo* 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 —————————————————————————————————————————————————————— 1 GM Rogers 29 2470 • ½ 1 ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 1 ½ 6½ 2 GM Anand 20 2555 ½ • ½ 0 1 ½ ½ ½ 1 1 5½ 3 GM Azmaiparashvili 29 2575 0 ½ • ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 1 1 5 4 IM Brenninkmeijer 20 2445 ½ 1 ½ • 0 0 1 ½ ½ 1 5 5 GM Piket 20 2540 0 0 ½ 1 • ½ 1 ½ ½ 1 5 6 GM Smyslov 68 2565 ½ ½ ½ 1 ½ • 0 ½ ½ 1 5 7 GM Hellers 20 2560 ½ ½ ½ 0 0 1 • 1 ½ ½ 4½ 8 Spasov 18 2430 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ 0 • ½ 1 4 9 IM Kuijf 29 2530 0 0 0 ½ ½ ½ ½ ½ • 1 3½ 10 GM Martinovic 44 2460 ½ 0 0 0 0 0 ½ 0 0 • 1 ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Nine rounds in 10 days, starting on Thursday 21 December (45 games). Smyslov vs Azmaiparashvili, 1989 (Round 1) was played on the only rest day 25 December. Organizer and tournament director: Johan Zwanepol. Rogers won again, with 6.5/9.

Sources
*FIDE rating list July 1989 (https://web.archive.org/web/2022112...)
Inside Chess, 3(3) 1990, pp. 18-19 (https://archive.org/details/Inside_...)
Jaque 279, pp. 140-143 (https://www.olimpbase.org/leagueES/...)
Dutch newspapers (at https://www.delpher.nl/nl/kranten)

Previous: Groningen (1988). Next: Groningen (1990)

 page 1 of 2; games 1-25 of 45  PGN Download
Game  ResultMoves YearEvent/LocaleOpening
1. S Martinovic vs Anand 0-1361989GroningenB51 Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack
2. F Hellers vs J Brenninkmeijer  0-1361989GroningenB93 Sicilian, Najdorf, 6.f4
3. I Rogers vs R Kuijf 1-0311989GroningenB30 Sicilian
4. J Piket vs V Spasov ½-½581989GroningenE99 King's Indian, Orthodox, Taimanov
5. Anand vs I Rogers  ½-½251989GroningenC16 French, Winawer
6. J Brenninkmeijer vs V Spasov  ½-½551989GroningenE92 King's Indian
7. F Hellers vs Smyslov  1-0741989GroningenC96 Ruy Lopez, Closed
8. R Kuijf vs J Piket  ½-½151989GroningenB56 Sicilian
9. Azmaiparashvili vs S Martinovic  1-0421989GroningenE92 King's Indian
10. V Spasov vs R Kuijf  ½-½471989GroningenB30 Sicilian
11. S Martinovic vs F Hellers  ½-½611989GroningenB52 Sicilian, Canal-Sokolsky (Rossolimo) Attack
12. Smyslov vs J Brenninkmeijer 1-0551989GroningenE22 Nimzo-Indian, Spielmann Variation
13. I Rogers vs Azmaiparashvili  1-0561989GroningenB08 Pirc, Classical
14. J Piket vs Anand 0-1541989GroningenE19 Queen's Indian, Old Main line, 9.Qxc3
15. Azmaiparashvili vs J Piket  ½-½491989GroningenA25 English
16. Anand vs V Spasov  ½-½371989GroningenB33 Sicilian
17. J Brenninkmeijer vs R Kuijf  ½-½421989GroningenE54 Nimzo-Indian, 4.e3, Gligoric System
18. Smyslov vs S Martinovic 1-0251989GroningenE60 King's Indian Defense
19. F Hellers vs I Rogers  ½-½351989GroningenC07 French, Tarrasch
20. Smyslov vs Azmaiparashvili  ½-½131989GroningenD14 Queen's Gambit Declined Slav, Exchange Variation
21. S Martinovic vs J Brenninkmeijer  0-1361989GroningenB50 Sicilian
22. I Rogers vs Smyslov ½-½601989GroningenB08 Pirc, Classical
23. V Spasov vs Azmaiparashvili  ½-½421989GroningenB06 Robatsch
24. R Kuijf vs Anand  0-1341989GroningenA07 King's Indian Attack
25. J Piket vs F Hellers  1-0411989GroningenD85 Grunfeld
 page 1 of 2; games 1-25 of 45  PGN Download
  REFINE SEARCH:   White wins (1-0) | Black wins (0-1) | Draws (1/2-1/2)  

Kibitzer's Corner
 
There is no kibitzing for this page, yet.
 

NOTE: Create an account today to post replies and access other powerful features which are available only to registered users. Becoming a member is free, anonymous, and takes less than 1 minute! If you already have a username, then simply login login under your username now to join the discussion.

Please observe our posting guidelines:

  1. No obscene, racist, sexist, or profane language.
  2. No spamming, advertising, duplicate, or gibberish posts.
  3. No vitriolic or systematic personal attacks against other members.
  4. Nothing in violation of United States law.
  5. No cyberstalking or malicious posting of negative or private information (doxing/doxxing) of members.
  6. No trolling.
  7. The use of "sock puppet" accounts to circumvent disciplinary action taken by moderators, create a false impression of consensus or support, or stage conversations, is prohibited.
  8. Do not degrade Chessgames or any of it's staff/volunteers.

Please try to maintain a semblance of civility at all times.

Blow the Whistle

See something that violates our rules? Blow the whistle and inform a moderator.


NOTE: Please keep all discussion on-topic. This forum is for this specific tournament only. To discuss chess or this site in general, visit the Kibitzer's Café.

Messages posted by Chessgames members do not necessarily represent the views of Chessgames.com, its employees, or sponsors.
All moderator actions taken are ultimately at the sole discretion of the administration.

Spot an error? Please suggest your correction and help us eliminate database mistakes!

Copyright 2001-2025, Chessgames Services LLC