The Armenian super GM Vaganian has caught up with Khalifman by defeating the legendary Portisch in round 10 at Turneul Regilor in Bazna, Romania. They will face each other in the final round. Vaganian will have Black.
Round 10 results:
Beliavsky – Khalifman 1-0
Vaganian – Portisch 1-0
A.Sokolov – Mecking 0-1
Andersson – Timman ½–½
Chiburdanidze – Ribli ½–½
Suba – bye
Standings before the final round:
1-2. Khalifman, Vaganian 6
3. Beliavsky 5
4-6. Andersson, Ribli, Mecking 4½
7. Portisch – 4½ (he has completed the tournament)
8-9. A.Sokolov, Chiburdanidze 4
10-11. Suba, Timman – 3½
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
I have watched two of last round decisive games; they were interesting and instructive. These veterans have a whole lot of knowledge and I can learn from.
Vaganian played white against Porticsh and played very aggressively in the opening.
Beliavsky beat Khalifman, the leader of the pack. He played in a more positional style. His Knight maneuvers for example were enigmatically interesting and instructive.
Susan,
I read your blog nearly every day, and I think it is great! One small criticism is that sometimes you don’t give a link for the official website of the tournaments you are covering. Anyway, thanks for all you do to promote chess, and keep up the good work.
David Lee Parker
USCF member 12202740
PS: I voted for you and your recommended slate of candidates for USCF officers.
Please give the correct title to everyone including chess icon legendary supergrandmaster world champion Khalifman.