| Van Wely & Adams Lead World Open |
| July 3, 2011 | |
GM Loek Van Wely, Photo Betsy Dynako 2010
With four rounds to go GMs Loek Van Wely and Michael Adams lead the World Open with 4.5/5. Loek won a key game in round four over US Champion Gata Kamsky.
Kamsky is only a half point behind the leaders, as he won his other four games including a fifth round victory over GM Leonid Yudasin.
Adams won in round four against GM Jaan Ehvlest.
Look for a wrap-up by Jamaal Abdul-Alim and a US Chess Scoop video after the event's conclusion.
See full standings at worldopen.com and watch live games on Monroi. |