Ponomariov Leads, Kramnik Trails at Dortmund
Ruslan Ponomariov outplayed Vladimir Kramnik, the top seed, to win his second game and take the lead at a tournament that Kramnik, the defending champion, has won nine times. Kramnik is tied for last.
View ArticleMamedyarov Draws Even With Ponomariov in Dortmund
The two leaders are well ahead of the rest of the field in the elite Sparkassen Chess-Meeting tournament.
View ArticleMamedyarov Leads in Dortmund
Le Quang Liem beat Ruslan Ponomariov Sunday, allowing Shakhriyar Mamedyarov to take over sole possession of first place at the elite Sparkassen Chess-Meeting tournament.
View ArticleTwo Draws and a Blunder in Dortmund
Ruslan Ponomariov leads, while one of his closest pursuers, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, lost after making a careless move.
View ArticleMamedyarov Rights His Ship, While Leko’s Continues to List
After two losses at the Sparkassen Chess-Meeting in Dortmund, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov beat Peter Leko on Thursday, further burying Leko in last place.
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View ArticlePonomariov in Firm Control at Dortmund
With a win in Round 8 on Friday, Ruslan Ponomariov now leads the elite Sparkassen Chess-Meeting tournament by a full point with two rounds to play.
View ArticlePonomariov Clinches at Least a Tie for First in Dortmund
While Ruslan Ponomariov wrapped up at least a share of first place on Saturday, Vladimir Kramnik, the defending champion and top seed, lost again and is tied for fourth in the elite tournament.
View ArticlePonomariov Victorious in Dortmund
The winner of the tournament drew his last game on Sunday to finish a full point ahead of his nearest rival.
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View ArticlePonomariov Leads, Kramnik Trails at Dortmund
Ruslan Ponomariov outplayed Vladimir Kramnik, the top seed, to win his second game and take the lead at a tournament that Kramnik, the defending champion, has won nine times. Kramnik is tied for last.
View ArticleMamedyarov Draws Even With Ponomariov in Dortmund
The two leaders are well ahead of the rest of the field in the elite Sparkassen Chess-Meeting tournament.
View ArticleMamedyarov Leads in Dortmund
Le Quang Liem beat Ruslan Ponomariov Sunday, allowing Shakhriyar Mamedyarov to take over sole possession of first place at the elite Sparkassen Chess-Meeting tournament.
View ArticleTwo Draws and a Blunder in Dortmund
Ruslan Ponomariov leads, while one of his closest pursuers, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov, lost after making a careless move.
View ArticleMamedyarov Rights His Ship, While Leko’s Continues to List
After two losses at the Sparkassen Chess-Meeting in Dortmund, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov beat Peter Leko on Thursday, further burying Leko in last place.
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