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July 3, 2011
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GM Loek Van Wely, Photo Betsy Dynako 2010

With four rounds to go GMs Loek Van Wely and Michael Adams lead the World Open with 4.5/5.   Loek won a key game in round four over US Champion Gata Kamsky. 

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Kamsky is only a half point behind the leaders, as he won his other four games including a fifth round victory over GM Leonid Yudasin. 

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Adams won in round four against GM Jaan Ehvlest. 

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Look for a wrap-up by Jamaal Abdul-Alim and a US Chess Scoop video after the event's conclusion.

See full standings at worldopen.com and watch live games on Monroi. 
 
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