Ernesto Inarkiev Equalizes the Score in His Match Against Boris Gelfand

The Russian GM won 2 and drew 2 rapid games. 

The Gelfand vs. Inarkiev match, which is a part of the Tower Concord Festival, is going on at the Palace of Culture of Nazran, the biggest city of the Republic of Ingushetia. On August 5, the grandmasters played four rapid games: Ernesto Inarkiev won the first and the fourth games, while the second and third ones were drawn. 



We recall that an original formula is being used at the match: the opponents will play 6 classical games and 12 rapid games (6 games are played with the time control 25+10 and 6 games - with the time control 10+10). On August 3-4, 7-8, and 11-12, the classical games are played, while the rapid games are taking place on August 5, 9, and 13. The points scored in both parts are summarized. The scoring formula for the classical games is 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, while in rapid a more standard chess scoring is used. 

After the third day of the competition, the score is equal: 4-4. August 6 is a free day. On August 7, the third game with the classical time control will take place. Boris Gelfand will play with white pieces. 

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A junior tournament Hopes of Northern Caucasus 2017 started on August 5. The tournament is played in four groups: boys and girls under 13 and 19 years old. 

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