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Chess Life Online 2008 July Ftacnik and Negi Lead
Chess Life Online 2008 July Ftacnik and Negi Lead | Ftacnik and Negi Lead |
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| By Jennifer Shahade | |
| July 6, 2008 | |
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GMs Lubomir Ftacnik and Parmijaran Negi lead the World Open (July 1-7,
Philadelphia) with 6.5/8 with one round to go. They will face off in
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final round for a chance at clear first. In round eight, Ftacnik defeated IM Jiri Stocek in an
opening he specializes in, the Grunfeld. In the final position White
resigned because if he trades rooks on d7, the Knight on c6 is attacked
by the Bd7. If Ne5 Bxe5 and White cannot recapture because of Bc6 mate.
Na5 meets a similar fate after Ba5, when White will either lose a piece
or get mated. 2112 Meanwhile, Philadelphia International champ 15-year-old Parmijaran Negi defeated GM Alexander Shabalov in the Advanced French: 2113 
Alexander Shabalov. Photo Ola Osanyinjobi
Check out complete standings and results here and watch live games on monroi. Look for more on CLO including a photo gallery by Ola Osaniyinjobi and the story of a dramatic finish to Jonathan Hilton's World Open stay. |