"Scores after eight of the nine rounds were Nodirbek Abdusattorov (Uzbekistan) 7, Alireza Firouzja (France) 5, Nikita Vitiugov (England) 4.5, Luke McShane and Michael Adams (both England) 4, Nikolas Theodorou (Greece) and Pavel Eljanov (Ukraine) 3.5, Abhimanyu Mishra (USA) and Gawain Maroroa Jones (England) 3, Sam Shankland (USA) 2.5. The four English victories in Thursday night's eighth round transformed what had been a difficult event into a demonstration of sustained national strength at the board."
"Abdusattorov, 21, demonstrated his skills with a dominant 3000+ tournament rating performance and a feat of memory in a key game. Paired as White in round two with Mishra, the 16-year-old who at 12 set a world record as the youngest ever grandmaster, Abdusattorov faced the rare Arkhangelsk Ruy Lopez, where Black meets 1 e4 e5 2 Nf3 Nc6 3 Bb5 by a6, b5, Bb7 and Bc5."
XTX London Classic took place at Arsenal's Emirates Stadium with an elegant arena and full pitch view. English players struggled for most of the event but won all four eighth-round games on Thursday. Scores after eight rounds listed Nodirbek Abdusattorov 7; Alireza Firouzja 5; Nikita Vitiugov 4.5; Luke McShane and Michael Adams 4; Nikolas Theodorou and Pavel Eljanov 3.5; Abhimanyu Mishra and Gawain Jones 3; Sam Shankland 2.5. Abdusattorov produced a 3000+ tournament performance and displayed exceptional memory in a key game. Paired with Mishra in round two, Abdusattorov navigated an Arkhangelsk Ruy Lopez from deeply prepared analysis lasting 34 moves, identifying improvements such as 20.Re6!, 30 Ke3!, and 34 Ke3!. Round nine broadcasts available free on lichess.org and with grandmaster commentary on chess.com.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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