21 December 2018
Rapid Part of Nutcracker-2018 Begins in Moscow
Kings and Princes make draw.
The first four rounds of the rapid part were played at the traditional generation tournament Nutcracker-2018 in the Central Chess Club in Moscow on December 21.
"Kings" and "Princes" tied the score: 8-8. A combined score is 25-23 in favour of "Princes".
Boys defeated Girls 10-6 to take the lead with a general score of 24.5-23.5.
The decisive four rounds of rapid chess will be played on December 22. The games will begin at 12 p.m.
There is both online and video broadcast with grandmasters' commentaries organized on the RCF website. Chess lovers are welcome to visit the tournament and listen to grandmasters commenting on the games. The entrance is free.
Tournament page
Photos by Vladimir Barsky
