2014-01-31

Zurich Chess Challenge 2014 - Day Two



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Round 2

Second round of Zurich Chess Challenge 2014 finished with 2 draws (Carlsen-Aronian and Gelfand-Caruana) and the win of Nakamura over Anand. Three people in the lead - Carlsen, Aronian and Nakamura with 3 points each.
WhiteELOResultBlackELO
Gelfand, B. 2777½-½Caruana, F. 2782
Anand, V. 27730-1Nakamura, H.2789
Carlsen, M.2872½-½Aronian, L.2812

Some reviews:
Commentary videos
TWIC: Carlsen and Aronian draw in second round of Zurich Classic
ChessBase: Zurich 02: Nakamura with the leaders
ChessVibes: Nakamura Beats Anand in Round 2 Zurich Chess Challenge
Firstpost: As it happened: Nakamura beats Anand in Zurich Chess Challenge

Standings

NameELOPointsS-B
Carlsen, M.287231.25
Aronian, L.281230.75
Nakamura, H.278930.5
Caruana, F. 278221
Gelfand, B. 277710.5
Anand, V. 277300

Please take note, that according the the rules of the Zurich Chess Challenge 2014 the winner of a classical game earns 2 points for the Overall Standings, in case of a draw each player earns 1 point and the loser 0 points.

Pairings for round 3

Round 3 - tomorrow, 1st February, 15:00 CET.
WhiteELOBlackELO
Aronian, L.2812-Gelfand, B. 2777
Nakamura, H.2789-Carlsen, M.2872
Caruana, F. 2782-Anand, V. 2773


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