Kamsky a step away from victory!

Carlsen with an important win

The best US chess player Gata Kamsky took an important advantage against his opponent Bacrot Etienne (FRA). Kamsky is leading the match 2,5-0,5 and he is a point away from qualifying for the second stage.

At the press conference of Mtel Masters Kamsky was asked if he will be tired after the Super tournament. His answer was clear, Mtel 07 was a great practice for him.

Another Mtel Masters participant, Michael Adams, made third consequtive draw with Alexei Shirov. The game was very similar to the round 1 and round 2 games between the two GMs, ending with a three moves repetition.

Draws in day 3 were not as abundant as previous days. Besides Kamsky, Leko also got closer to victory with 2,5-0,5. Carlsen came back in the match and leveled the score against Aronian 1,5 - 1,5. In the longest game of the day Rublevski won against Ponomariov in a 92 moves Queen and Pawns endgame.

Candidate matches preview

Players arrive at Elista

Candidate matches round 1 - game 1

Candidate matches round 1 game 2