In the European Rapid Championship Armegeddon Playoff, GM Almasi defeated GM Gashimov in a wild game to win the title. GM Ivanchuk defeated GM Shirov to finish 3rd.
Congratulations to GM Almasi!
Full standings here: http://www.poloniachess.pl/amplico2010/rapid/tournament_table_acc_places.html
Judit finished one point behind the winner in a tie for 15th overall, and top woman.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Almasi got good tune up training in Susan Polgar’s tournament last month.
Good luck to Almasi!
But I really want to say is: Nigel Short is simply great!!! (had not really realised this before)
Nigel Short is my hero.