Young German Superstar Arkadij Naiditsch, after a dismal start, has won clear first at the 2nd International Chess Festival, “President’s Cup”, by winning his last 5 games, including a crucial victory over the top seed GM Nigel Short.
Here are some of the leading players:
1 GM Naiditsch, Arkadij GER 2654 7.5 points
2-4 GM Malakhatko, Vadim BEL 2598 7
2-4 GM Van Wely, Loek NED 2674 7
2-4 GM Fedorov, Alexei BLR 2611 7
5-14 GM Short, Nigel D, GM Mamedov, Nidjat, GM Guseinov, Gadir, GM Savchenko, Stanislav, GM Mamedov, Rauf, GM Milov, Vadim, GM Balogh, Csaba, – Morchiashvili, Bachana, IM Gasanov, Eldar, IM Dovliatov, Sanan all tied with 6 points
Here is the official website.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Good for Arkadij!
6.5 points.