Nakamura has secured at least a tie for 1st in Barcelona after GM Dominguez was held for a draw by GM Illescas.
I am very impressed with Hikaru. Needing only a draw to secure first place after Dominguez already drew his game, Hikaru is still playing a bold, dynamic and exciting game. Incredible! He is truly a rare breed.
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GM Illescas – GM Dominguez [D85]
26.10.2007
1.d4 Nf6 2.c4 g6 3.Nc3 d5 4.cxd5 Nxd5 5.e4 Nxc3 6.bxc3 Bg7 7.Nf3 c5 8.Bb5+ Nc6 9.0–0 cxd4 10.cxd4 0–0 11.Be3 Bg4 12.Bxc6 bxc6 13.Rc1 Qa5 14.Qd2 Qxd2 15.Nxd2 Rfd8 16.Nb3 a5 17.f3 Be6 18.Nc5 Bxd4 19.Bxd4 Rxd4 20.Nxe6 fxe6 21.Rxc6 Rd2 22.Rf2 Rd1+ 23.Rf1 Rd2 24.Rf2 Rd1+ 25.Rf1 Game drawn ½–½
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Well done hikaru.
Well he has clear first!!!!! He also placed the K.I.D. on hold and broke out the Nimzo-Queen-Indian complex. Outplayed his opponent in a relatively equal position where both players can go wrong. Shredder had his opponent slightly ahead but it(Shredder) hasnt read Lasker:) Go Naka!!!!