Russia men leading, Poland and Russia tied in the women section

ETCC Round 6

Russia's men team is firmly holding the lead after storming through Israel in the sixth round. Evgeny Alexeev finally stopped Michael Roiz's winning streak, while Jakovenko and Svidler scored full points for the final 3-1 win. Slovenia continues with upsetting big guys. This time their victim was Azerbaijan after the top three boards were drawn and IM Borisek won against GM Guseinov.

Russia is marching towards the title winning against Israel 3:1

Slovenia proved to be a tough opponent for Azerbaidjan and thanks to IM Borisek who won on desk four came victorious with 2.5:1.5

Ukraine, Armenia, and France played safe, scoring 3 draws and one win against Czech, Hungary, and Bulgaria respectively. More excitement was seen in Spain-Greece. Alexei Shirov won his first game, while Francisco Vallejo Pons won third game in a row holding elo performance of 2874. Norway and Netherlands have split the cake after IM Espen Lie beat the much higher rated GM Daniel Stellwagen.

The match between the Czech Republic and Ukrain was also decided on board four where GM Areshchenko took the point for Ukraine and the final result became 1.5:2.5

Hungary:Armenia - 1.5:2.5 thanks to GM Akopian on board two for Armenia who took a win while everyone else finished a tie

France and Bulgaria also gave us a similar result - three games finished a draw and it was for the last, forth board, to decide. There GM Chatalbashev fought well, but lost to GM Bauer, France:Bulgaria - 1.5:2.5

Spain decisively won against Greece with 3:1 with wins of GM Shirov and GM Vallejo

Georgia and Poland made four draws on the top table in female section. Russia's team immediately seize opportunity to catch up with Poland on first place after sending Slovenia home with 3.5-0.5. Ukraine wiselyused white pieces against Hungary, achieving two wins and two draws for 3-1.

The female teams Georgia and Poland gave us a flat game with four draws

Slovenia:Russia - 0.5:3.5 - Russia crushed Slovenia with three wins and a draw and is now closer to the top

Greece and France women exchanged one win each for a 2-2 tie, while Netherlands blasted the higher rated Serbia 3.5-0.5. Bulgaria seemsto be in good shape after demolishing the solid team of Spain with 4-0. The big derby Russia-Georgia is set for tomorrow.

Hungary lost to Ukraine in a rather difficult and mixed game with 1:3

Greece and France did not elect a winner and finished a 2:2 draw

The Netherlands demolished Serbia

Bulgaria made the only 4:0 this round against Spain proving that they are still a dangerous competitor