50 moves rule drama at Cappelle la Grande

Chernyshov and Kryvotuchko lead Cappelle la Grande after 7 rounds

Yet another exciting day at Cappelle la Grande, the biggest tournament of Western Europe in February with more than 600 participants. Board 1 game between GM Chernyshov and GM Gashimov finished in a fast 10 moves draw, which allowed GM Kryvoruchko to catch up with Chernyshov after a win with white against Timoshenko. GM Chernyshov and GM Krivoruchko are with 6,0/7 and are followed by GM Gashimov, GM Arutinian, IM Deviatkin, GM Fedorchuk, GM Miroshnichenko, GM Moiseenko,GM Kotronias, and GM Vitiugov, all with 5,5/7.

The drama of the day was in the game CF Andre Kienitz (Germany, ELO 2193) and IM Nino Khurtsidze (Georgia, ELO 2441). IM and WGM Khurtsidze had an endgame with two knights against one pawn for her opponent. After certain manuvers she managed to reach the mating position... when her opponent Andre Kienitz claimed draw on the 50 moves rule! The refferee came and confirmed the situation, the game ended in a draw.

Games start tomorrow at 14:00 CET and can be foolowed live on the official site

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Results round 7

Standings

Andre Kienitz (Germany, ELO 2193) vs IM Nino Khurtsidze (Georgia, ELO 2441)
drama decided by the 50 moves rule

Fedorchuk (right) is aiming at the first places

Vasilios Kotronias getting closer to the leaders

Julia Kochetkova from Russia with 4,0/7 after a win against Patrick Urbaniak

Tal Baron from Israel with 4,0/7.
A tournament with Petrosian, Tal, and Kasparov? That is Cappelle la Grande :)

IM Anthony Wirig, FRA