Tal Memorial 2013 – 7th round

Gelfand
(Photo taken from the official site)

Yesterday two highly interesting decisive games were played – Gelfand won against the leader of the event – Nakamura thus becoming a leader himself and Kramnik lost against Andreikin.

Results of the 7th round

Carlsen 1/2 Morozevich
Nakamura 0-1 Gelfand
Mamedyarov 1/2 Anand
Kramnik 0-1 Andreikin
Karjakin 1/2 Caruana

Standings after 7 rounds

1. Gelfand 5
2. Nakamura 4.5
3-5. Andreikin, Carlsen, Mamedyarov 4
6. Caruana 3.5
7. Karjakin 3
8-9. Anand, Morozevich 2.5
10. Kramnik 2

Pairings of the 8th round

Morozevich – Caruana
Andreikin – Karjakin
Anand – Kramnik
Gelfand – Mamedyarov
Carlsen – Nakamura

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Tal Memorial 2013 – 6th round

Nakamura
(Photo taken from the official site)

Nakamura’s win was the only decisive result in the 6th round and with it he managed to get sole lead again with 4.5 points out of 6. Gelfand is 2nd with 4, Mamedyarov and Carlsen are on 3.5.

Results of the 6th round

Morozevich 1/2 Karjakin
Caruana 1/2 Kramnik
Andreikin 1/2 Mamedyarov
Anand 0-1 Nakamura
Gelfand 1/2 Carlsen

Today is a rest day!

Pairings of the 7th round on the 21st of June

Carlsen – Morozevich
Nakamura – Gelfand
Mamedyarov – Anand
Kramnik – Andreikin
Karjakin – Caruana

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