Chandler has draw
NZPA-Reuter London The New Zealand grandmaster, Murray Chandler, made a determined bid to pull closer to the world champion, Anatoly Karpov’s lead in the International King’s chess tournament in London yesterday. But the American, Yasser Seirawan, defended staunchly against the 24-year-old Chandler to split the point and thus prevent a reduction of Karpov’s lead. Karpov drew quickly and quietly with the Hungarian grandmaster, Zoltan Ribli,
in just 21 moves. One of Karpov’s closest competitors, Soviet player Lev Polugaevsky, drew an even shorter game with his compatriot, Rafael Vaganian, which ended his chances of catching Karpov. Karpov is now ahead by a full point after twelve rounds of this all-play-all event and a final draw will guarantee him sole possession of first prize. In his last match, Chandler will meet Jonathan Mestel, of England. The pair have met several times, usually ending in a draw.
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