Nakamura Takes Clear Lead in Spain |
By Jennifer Shahade
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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
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