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.


  • Sergey Karjakin

  • Ivan Cheparinov

  • Ruslan Ponomariov

  • Alexei Shirov

  • Magnus Carlsen
The winner of this tournament takes on Veselin Topalov. The winner of the ensuing match will play the winner of Anand-Kramnik world championship match that will be held next year.

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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