Olympiad 2008 Rounds 2 and 3
Highlights of Round 2 and 3
Round 2
The main upset result was the draw between Greece and the much higher rated US. Russia managed to win with the slightest of margins against a determined Poland. Even the great Kramnik was held to a draw by Kamil.
On the women's side, Israel beat the USA.
Round 3
The big news was that the 19th seeds Norway beat the 3rd seeds China. Kjetil Lie beat Bu Xiangzhi. Carlsen was held to a tough draw by the resurgent Wang Yue.
In the women's section, mighty Russia had to be content with a draw after a determined India won two games. Kosintseva lost to Sachdev and Ghate beat Korbut.
Round 2
The main upset result was the draw between Greece and the much higher rated US. Russia managed to win with the slightest of margins against a determined Poland. Even the great Kramnik was held to a draw by Kamil.
On the women's side, Israel beat the USA.
Round 3
The big news was that the 19th seeds Norway beat the 3rd seeds China. Kjetil Lie beat Bu Xiangzhi. Carlsen was held to a tough draw by the resurgent Wang Yue.
In the women's section, mighty Russia had to be content with a draw after a determined India won two games. Kosintseva lost to Sachdev and Ghate beat Korbut.
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