Some opening surprises have worked out good and some have been duds so far. If it doesn’t work, players need to fix it immediately. There is no time to waste. That is why the role of seconds is critical...
Are the fans ready to go nuts with excitement? Round 3 previews
Morozevich – Topalov It seems like Morozevich is in good form. He has played well so far and he missed good chances to beat Leko yesterday. Mr. Excitement Topalov once again thrilled the fans with his all out, fearless,...
An incredible round – After the big storm, all games were drawn
Kasimdzhanov 1/2 – 1/2 Svidler 1.e4 g6 2.d4 Bg7 3.Nc3 d6 4.f4 Nf6 5.Nf3 0–0 6.Be3 b6 7.Qd2 Bb7 8.e5 Ng4 9.0–0–0 c5 10.dxc5 bxc5 [10…Qc8 11.cxd6 exd6 12.exd6 Bxc3 13.bxc3±; 10…Nxe3 11.Qxe3 bxc5 12.Bc4±] 11.Bxc5 Qa5 12.Ba3 dxe5...