21 July 2016

Boris Gelfand Defeats Ernesto Inarkiev In The Match

The score is 10.5-4.5 in Gelfand's favor.

The rapid chess part of the Gelfand-Inarkiev match started on July 21 in Magas. Gelfand won first and third games, and the second game was drawn. Therefore, the overall score is now 10.5-4.5 in Gelfand's favor, and he secured the match victory. However, three more rapid games will be played as scheduled.