Short rebounded from his forgettable performance in London with a win over Gashimov. Vallejo Pons also scored a first round win to tie with Short for the lead. The Morozevich – Navara game is postponed until next week.
Round 1 results
Caruana, Fabiano 1/2 Ivanchuk, Vassily
Onischuk, Alexander 1/2 Movsesian, Sergei
Vallejo Pons, Francisco 1-0 Godena, Michele
Short, Nigel 1-0 Gashimov, Vugar
Morozevich – Navara (Postponed)
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Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Fabiano held Chucky. Very impressive!
We should discuss if he had a chance even to win!