GM G N Gopal (IND)
The Sixth Round of the Tradewise Gibraltar Chess Festival saw an excellent showing from the leading English players. David Howell beat former European Champion Emil Sutovsky (“a lovely game.” – Williams), Nigel Short beat the Indian Grandmaster Humpy Koneru and Mickey Adams made a draw on top board.
G Gopal (4.5) draw M Adams (4.5), Ruy Lopez 6.d3; N Dzagnidze (4.5) draw K Sasikiran (4.5), Schlechter Gruenfeld; V Erdos (4) 0-1 S Mamedyarov (4), King’s Indian; V Akobian (4) draw Le Quang Liem (4), Gruenfeld, 4.Bg5.
Leading scores: G Gopal (IND), N Dzagnidze (GEO), P Negi (IND), K Sasikiran (IND), S Mamedyarov (AZ), M Adams, DWL Howell & ND Short (all ENG) all 5/6 … 250 players.
Four rounds to go.
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