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Chicago Open, round 9: Van Wely wins

by scribe | May 31, 2010 | Chess Lecture, current news, tournaments

At most big Swiss system tournaments the last couple rounds are filled with draws on the top boards. But not the 2010 Chicago Open! In the penultimate round, Loek van Wely and Sam Shankland scored impressive victories and went into the last game tied at 6½ points out...

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