Wijk 07: Nakamura beats Shirov, Carlsen beats Ivanchuk

By master

Detractors had pointed out that Alexei Shirov’s blistering 5.0/5 start was achieved without playing any of the tournament favourites. Today the Latvian GM encountered one, Hikaru Nakamura – and dropped the full point. Magnus Carlsen scored his third win, against Vassily Ivanchuk, who self-destructed on move eight. Nigel Short came tantalizing close to beating Vladimir Kramnik. Full report.

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