World Cup Round 3: Gata Wins; Alex Draws
By Jennifer Shahade   
November 30, 2007
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Round 3.1 of the World Cup: Gata Kamsky wins against Kiril Georgiev. Photo Misha Savinov.


In Round 3.1 of the World Cup (Khanty-Mansiysk, Nov.24-Dec.17), Gata Kamsky scored a victory against Kiril Georgiev while Alex Onischuk drew Alexei Shirov with the black pieces. Here is Gata's victory:

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Alexei Shirov plays Alexander Onischuk. Photo Misha Savinov.


Meanwhile, Alexander Onischuk drew against Alexei Shirov in a wild game:

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Round 3.2 begins tomorrow at 5 AM EST. We hope to see both Alex and Gata in round four, which begins on Monday.