IM Krush, US top performer in the 2006 Olympiad
Standings after 9 rounds (women)
Standing – Rank – Country – Points
1 2 Ukraine UKR 21.0
2 1 Russia RUS 20.5
3 3 Georgia GEO 19.0
4 6 China CHN 18.5
5 10 Bulgaria BUL 18.5
6 7 Armenia ARM 18.0
7 5 USA USA 17.5
8 11 Romania ROM 17.5
9 15 France FRA 17.5
China tied against Russia. Tatiania Kosintseva, Russia’s most talented young female player according to Kasparov continues to carry Russia with the only team win. This opened the door for Ukraine to move into 1st with a crushing 2.5-.5 win over the US. Georgia crushed Hungary 2.5-.5 to move into 3rd place. Bulgaria and Armenia crushed Vietnam and Germany 2.5-.5 to move into contention for medals. The US dropped all the way to 7th.
Standings after 9 rounds (overall)
1 3 Armenia ARM 26.5
2 12 China CHN 25.5
3 5 France FRA 24.0
4 1 Russia RUS 23.5
5 7 USA USA 23.5
6 4 Ukraine UKR 23.5
Armenia continued its winning way by defeating a very tough Ukraine. Russia continued to fall further back by losing to France (now in 3rd place). China shocked Georgia 4-0 to move into clear 2nd and just 1 point behind Armenia. The US is now 3 full points behind be tying the Czech Republic. Armenia is now the clear favorite to capture the Gold medal.
USA vs. France next round.
There will be no French Resistance just like in WWII! Gata and Krush will do the job.
USCF might consider importing Armenians, Chinese and Ukranians.
Don’t underestimate France. They overcame Russia
P. Anandh