11-03-2013, 08:45 PM
Craig and Phil duly obliged with good wins. Alan sacced the exchange but couldn't hold GM Pushkov in the ending.
Top seed Sveshnikov was held to a draw – (he may actually have been worse) but the 'big' surprise of the day was Douglas beating strong IM Karasev – well done! Tomorrow he get's a 'down-float' to none other than top seed Sveshnikov – that should be worth watching but with the remaining rounds all being played at 8am Scottish time there may not be too many spectators.
Top seed Sveshnikov was held to a draw – (he may actually have been worse) but the 'big' surprise of the day was Douglas beating strong IM Karasev – well done! Tomorrow he get's a 'down-float' to none other than top seed Sveshnikov – that should be worth watching but with the remaining rounds all being played at 8am Scottish time there may not be too many spectators.