Sindarov second youngest GM

[Hans Jung]

GM Dreev got the wins when he needed them to win the tournament, especially a miniature as black against Lenderman in rd 7 (queen trap)

[Hans Jung]

Eric had a rollercoaster of a tournament.

[Hans Jung]

https://en.chessbase.com/post/javokh...ungest-gm-ever I noticed this prodigies games at the recent World Junior. Amazing tactical abilities....

[Hans Jung]

In the B section GM Gabuzyan is running away with the tournament. He has 4 wins and 2 draws from 6 games and leads the field by 1 and a half points. One...

[Hans Jung]

Should be an entertaining final three rds.

[Hans Jung]

Eric played a nice forcing maneuver (Bh3, Be6+, rook to the 4th and then Rh4 followed by a king march and rook to the 7th dominating). Nice to watch.

[Hans Jung]

It is a 5 way tie for second however .... but only a half point back.

[Hans Jung]

Eric has pole vaulted into a tie for second with a nice win over Sethuram (3 losses in a row! - ouch!!)

[Hans Jung]

Tough tournament. Sethuraman has lost two in a row.

[Hans Jung]

Great job defending and nice win Eric! Back in the hunt.

[Hans Jung]

or visit the St Louis Chess Club especially when Yasser Seirawan is grandmaster in residence or when they have IM norm tournaments and you can watch the...

[Hans Jung]

Magnus had a nice win in the endgame this round but I prefer miniatures. Although it is hard to defend against the French I admire White's play here:...

[Hans Jung]

Thats it Eric! A solid draw against the highest rated.

[Hans Jung]

Magnus is playing as well as a lot of chess superstars. A wealth and luxury of good games.

[Hans Jung]

C'mon Eric, get back on track. We're rooting for you!...

[Hans Jung]

http://www.thechessmasterandthelibra...dventures.html Scroll down to bottom of page to see pictures of the world's largest rook!? (may...

[Hans Jung]

and Eric won his first game. He hammered the Hammer! Congratulations Eric and nice start!

[Hans Jung]

Missed this earlier. This could make the beginnings of a great article Hugh.

[Hans Jung]

One player who impressed me was GM Maghsoodloo from Iran. Quite simply he survived on Board One and not just survived but was successful. 6.5 out of 10....

[Hans Jung]

How about a wrap up report Victor?...