P Harikrishna Opens Campaign in Classical Event with Draw at Biel Chess Festival
Pentala Harikrishna (Picture Credit score: Twitter)
Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna drew Michael Adams within the opening fit of the 53rd Biel World Chess Pageant in Switzerland.
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Indian Grandmaster P Harikrishna started his marketing campaign within the Classical tournament of the 53rd Biel World Chess Pageant in Switzerland with a draw on Tuesday. The sector No.26 Indian (Elo 2719) drew with veteran England participant Michael Adams in 46 strikes.
In different video games, 15-year-old German Vincent Keymer persisted his just right run, beating Spaniard David Anton Guijarro whilst Arkadij Naiditsch (Azerbaijan) defeated Noel Studer of Switzerland. Radoslaw Wojtaszek (Poland) and Frenchman Romain Edouard performed out a draw.
Wojtaszek leads the entire standings (after Chess 960 and fast occasions) with 12.five issues, adopted via Keymer (11) and Harikrishna (10.five). Harikrishna had previous completed 2nd within the fast segment of the event and received the Chess 960 tournament.
The Biel Chess Pageant, the primary primary tournament to be performed over the board, is being held via adhering to all well being protocols because of the Covid-19 pandemic scenario, in step with the event web site.
On the chessboard, the space is larger via having two tables between the avid gamers. All items, forums and chess clocks are wiped clean after each and every sport. Spectators don’t seem to be allowed on the venue.
