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Friday, July 27, 2012

Wang Hao Leads in 45th Biel Chess Festival 2012

27 July 2012, Kuala Lumpur – In Switzerland, the Grandmasters section of the 45th Biel Chess Festival 2012 has GM Wang Hao of China leading with 9.0 points. Wang Hao manages to beat Giri of the Netherlands during round 4 of the double round robin tournament.

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Standings after round 4:

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In a race of pawns to their queening square, Wang Hao manages to block white’s attempts to control the f1 square with the bishop. White resigned after black played 57….Nc4 with his black king guarding the black knight.

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(source: Internet Chess Club)

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