World Fischer Random 2022 R1-2: Abdusattorov shines against Nepomniachtchi and So
Reigning World Rapid champion, Nodirbek Abdusattorov (UZB) made a fantastic start at FIDE World Fischer Random Chess Championship. He defeated the World Championship Challenger, Ian Nepomniachtchi 2-0 in Round 1. Then he beat the defending champion Wesley So (USA) in the second round. Hikaru Nakamura also both of his matches in the first two rounds. The second win was against Magnus Carlsen. The world champion left his rook unguarded and lost it in just a one move tactic without any compensation against the Speed King. Abdusattorov and Nakamura are the early leaders in Group A and B respectively scoring 4/4. Round 3 game 1 starts today at 3 p.m. GMT, 8:30 p.m. IST. Photo: FIDE/David Llada
Nakamura beats Carlsen, leads Group B
Group A Round 1: Gretarsson - So: 0.5-0.5
Wesley So missed a couple of good chances to convert his decisive advantage into a win in the first game. However, he finished the second game in style in just 19 moves.
So - Gretarsson, Game 2
Find out the beautiful finish for White which So executed in the game.
Abdusattorov - Nepomniachtchi: 2-0
Nodirbek Abdusattorov played fearlessly against Ian Nepomniachtchi. He made his intentions very clear early in the game when he sacrificed his knight to launch an attack on his opponent's stranded king in the center.
Abdusattorov - Nepomniachtchi, Game 1
12.exd5 is what can be called a statement to his opponent fxg3 13.Re1+ Kd7 14.hxg3 Nf5 15.dxc6+ bxc6 16.d5 Black's position is in shambles. White won the game in another six moves. Abdusattorov had to grind the second game until his opponent made a mistake in the endgame.
Round 2: Abdusattorov - So: 1.5-0.5
After a draw in the first game, Abdusattorov pushed for an advantage from the ver beggining against So.
Abdusattorov - So, Game 2
One does not need to know Fischer Random rules to appreciate the beauty of 29.Bd6. Black's rook at b7 is completely trapped. 29.Bd6 is a firm way to cripple it completely. 29...Bxd4 30.Ra8+ Kg7 31.Nxd5 Bc6 32.Bf8+ Kh7 33.Nf6+ Bxf6 34.Bxc6 and soon White liquidated into a winning rook endgame.
Group B Round 1: Bluebaum - Nakamura: 0.5-1.5
Hikaru Nakamura (USA) was winning against Matthias Bluebaum (GER) for the better part of the first game.
Black played 49...c3 which created some fighting chances for White. Eventually White even one opportunity to turn the tables but unfortunately for the Germany no.2 he missed it.
Round 2: Nakamura - Carlsen: 1.5-0.5
The world champion hung a rook completely for free against Hikaru Nakamura in the second game.
31...Qe4+ and White lost the rook for no compensation. Nakamura converted his advantage into a win comfortably.
Replay Round 1-2 games
Pairings
The semifinals and finals will be elimination matches, and the final day will also see duels involving all the players to determine each of the prize spots, depending on where they placed earlier. Besides the FIDE world title at stake, the players will be competing for a purse of USD 400,000 and a hefty first prize of $150,000.
Links
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Speed King Hikaru Nakamura becomes World Fischer Random Champion
@ 31/10/2022 by Shahid Ahmed (en) |
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World Fischer Random 2022 SF: Nakamura to face Nepomniachtchi in the Finals, Carlsen crashes out
@ 30/10/2022 by Shahid Ahmed (en) |
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World Fischer Random 2022 R5-6: Carlsen, Nakamura and Nepo join Abdusattorov in the Semifinals
@ 28/10/2022 by Shahid Ahmed (en) |
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World Fischer Random 2022 R3-4: Abdusattorov storms into Semifinals
@ 27/10/2022 by Shahid Ahmed (en) |
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World Fischer Random Championship 2022 starts today in Reykjavik, Iceland
@ 25/10/2022 by Shahid Ahmed (en) |
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Wesley So to defend his FIDE World Fischer Random title
@ 20/08/2022 by Shahid Ahmed (en) |