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Chess Life Online 2007 October Nakamura Takes Clear Lead in Spain
Chess Life Online 2007 October Nakamura Takes Clear Lead in Spain | Nakamura Takes Clear Lead in Spain |
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| By Jennifer Shahade | |
| October 24, 2007 | |
 In the fourth round of the Casino de Barcelona event (October 18-26), Hikaru Nakamura defeated Rafael Vaganian on the black side of the King's Indian defense, propelling him into clear first. Updated: Nakamura defeats closest rival Lenier Dominguez, to cement lead. He is now a full point and a half ahead of the field! The website is in Catalan , and you can also follow the action live on ICC or check CLO for more updates. Read the first CLO report here , with Hikaru's wins over Krasenkow and Fluvia. Standings after six rounds 1-5.0 GM Nakamura 2-4- 3.5 GM Gashimov, GM Dominguez and GM Beliavsky 5-7- 3.0 GM Illescas - GM Oms - GM Krasenkow 8- 2.5 GM Narciso 9-10 1.5 IM Fulvià - GM Vaganian View Crosstable Games 1241 1246 |