Karjakin, Carlsen advance to the Quarter Finals at Khanty Mansiysk
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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