In a key matchup in round 4, the U.S. fought valiantly but at the end, they were no match for the powerful Russia super A team. Kramnik failed to convert a “near winning” position against Nakamura and the game ended in a draw. However, the super solid Kamsky and Onischuk were not able to equalize. This gives Russia A a 3-1 match win against the U.S.
1. W Kramnik, Vladimir ½-½ Nakamura, Hikaru
2. B Grischuk, Alexander 1-0 Kamsky, Gata
3. W Karjakin, Sergey 1-0 Onischuk, Alexander
4. B Malakhov, Vladimir ½-½ Shulman, Yuri
Another key matchup was Hungary vs. China. Leko, Almasi, and Berkes drew Wang Yue, Wang Hao, and Li Chao. The lone decisive game was Judit’s win over Bu to give Hungary a 2.5 – 1.5 match win against the powerful Chinese team
1. W Leko, Peter ½-½ Wang, Yue
2. B Almasi, Zoltan ½-½ Wang, Hao
3. W Polgar, Judit 1-0 Bu, Xiangzhi
4. B Berkes, Ferenc ½-½ Li, Chao B
Vietname continues its incredible streak by crushing Estonia 3.5 – 0.5! Russia B team also crushed India 3-1. Armenia got by Russia C by a 2.5 – 1.5 score.
The other big news is Georgia beating Norway 3-1 with Jobava beating Carlsen on board 1. More updates soon when full results come in!
Susan u know whats funny? if somebody is the highest rated traditional practioner and they get the so-called “new and interesting positions” but they only using half of a ultramodern strategy they will get to a point where they wont know what to do so the blunderin will occur without fail and they will do this for the next 40 years! thats why i find it strange that they passing around math papers in India do u know? UM Just Curious.
Interesting choice with Judit’s 39th move. I am assuming she had already seen right down to the won ending, and so sacrificed the exchange for a sure, proven win rather than the more convoluted line a patzer like me would have chosen because it was “safer”.
By the way, that position makes for an excellent puzzle.