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Harikrishna Wins Opening Round

AICF Office 8 years ago

By Arvind Aaron

Eighth seed Pentala Harikrishna of India defeated Alexander Riazantsev of Russia in a long minor piece ending to be among the four leaders on full score in the FIDE Grand Prix at Geneva in Switzerland.

In the second round, Harikrishna faces Michael Adams of England with the white pieces. The three other leaders after round one include Teimour Radjabov (Aze), Pavel Eljanov (Ukr) and Adams.

Top seed Levon Aronian was held to a draw by Li Chao of China on the top board. Radjabov overcame Anish Giri. Pavel Eljanov beat the world women’s champion Hou Yifan. Adams beat the bottom seed Salem A.R. Saleh, the best player in the Gulf nations.

Harikrishna played the Nimzo-Indian defence with the black pieces. Riazantsev responded with the Classical Variation. On move 64, the Russian ceded the centre pawn and Harikrishna seized the initiative. With a bishop, knight and extra pawn, the Indian won the minor pieces ending against two bishops after 83 long moves.

This event is a colourful all Grand Master 18-player event from 11 nations. Eight rounds remain to be played and it concludes on July 15, 2017

Tags: FIDE Grand Prix

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