80th German Championship
After his victory yesterday over Arik Braun, Michael Pruskin is the new leader.
Round 7 top results:
Prusikin – Braun 1-0
Khenkin – Fridman ½-½
Buhmann – Meier 1-0
Boidman – A. Zude ½-½
Beikert – Bischoff 0-1
Round 8 (of 9) top pairings:
Fridman (5) – Prusikin (5½)
Bischoff (5) – Khenkin (5)
Braun (5) – Buhmann (5)
Source: ChessToday.net
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
This will be a huge upset if Prusikin can win this. Power to him!
Standings after Round 8.
. Prusikin,Michael GM 2529 6.5 2449 29.50 2. Braun,Arik GM 2558 6.0 2523 27.25 3. Bischoff,Klaus GM 2545 6.0 2445 24.00 4. Meier,Georg GM 2608 5.5 2494 26.25 5. Baramidze,David GM 2548 5.5 2428 23.25 6. Khenkin,Igor GM 2644 5.0 2514 21.00
tableStandings after Round 8.
. Prusikin,Michael GM 2529 6.5 2449 29.50 2. Braun,Arik GM 2558 6.0 2523 27.25 3. Bischoff,Klaus GM 2545 6.0 2445 24.00 4. Meier,Georg GM 2608 5.5 2494 26.25 5. Baramidze,David GM 2548 5.5 2428 23.25 6. Khenkin,Igor GM 2644 5.0 2514 21.00