Karjakin, Carlsen advance to the Quarter Finals at Khanty Mansiysk
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The following players advanced to the Quarter finals of the World Cup Chess at Khanty Mansiysk.
Carlsen reached the quarter finals in spectacular style, improving upon his 10th position as a 15 year old. His rival Michael Adams pushed hard and was dominating the proceedings but again as in the first game, time played a big factor. Carlsen found a surprising saver to draw this dangerous game.
Karjakin's advance too has been smooth but not as heavily advertised. Karjakin beat back a determined Nisipeanu today.
Cheparinov beat Wang Yue of China with black pieces. Yue took his chances by playing a very risky opening against the solid but enterprising Bulgarian.
Ponomariov won the second game of the pre-quarterfinal match against Sasikiran of India. Remember Sasikiran is no pushover, he beat Anand a few years back at the world level.
Alexei Shirov drew against the already demoralised Akopian of Armenia. He too advances to the last 8 and is now looking very dangerous.
- Sergey Karjakin
- Ivan Cheparinov
- Ruslan Ponomariov
- Alexei Shirov
- Magnus Carlsen
Carlsen reached the quarter finals in spectacular style, improving upon his 10th position as a 15 year old. His rival Michael Adams pushed hard and was dominating the proceedings but again as in the first game, time played a big factor. Carlsen found a surprising saver to draw this dangerous game.
Karjakin's advance too has been smooth but not as heavily advertised. Karjakin beat back a determined Nisipeanu today.
Cheparinov beat Wang Yue of China with black pieces. Yue took his chances by playing a very risky opening against the solid but enterprising Bulgarian.
Ponomariov won the second game of the pre-quarterfinal match against Sasikiran of India. Remember Sasikiran is no pushover, he beat Anand a few years back at the world level.
Alexei Shirov drew against the already demoralised Akopian of Armenia. He too advances to the last 8 and is now looking very dangerous.
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