Tromso World Cup 2013

[Thomas Rendle]

It looks like we have some action here...

[LawrenceCooper]

Zero tolerance strikes

Radjabov 1 up

[Simon Ansell]

This is more like it from Gawain...

[Thomas Rendle]

That's a shame. Terrible to have in place for the tiebreaks. More importantly Gawain now has initiative and a lead on the clock.

[Thomas Rendle]

Apparently 18.Bb5+ is the move now... will be a very good find though

[Christopher Kreuzer]

Presumably was thinking about it, but didn't play it.

[benedgell]

Have to agree with Tom/ Loz about the zero tolerance rule. Really is stupid to enforce it for the tie-breaks.

[LawrenceCooper]

Have to agree with Tom/ Loz about the zero tolerance rule. Really is stupid to enforce it for the tie-breaks.

I guess rules and rules, it's the same for everyone, blah blah blah but when players don't know when the round will start, apart from "not before ...." it must be very hard for anyone wanting a smoke or toilet break or even to get a drink.

[Thomas Rendle]

Yes, it's a terrible situation. Back to the chess and I guess Gawain's game is heading for a draw... still I think I'd rather have the Bishops and pawn here.

[benedgell]

Negi lost with white (again) in his match to decide Adams' next opponent.

[benedgell]

Kamsky is winning with black in his match to decide (potentially) Gawain's next opponent.

[Simon Ansell]

Gawain has some winning chances here after 39. h5?

edit: Ok, maybe not...

[Thomas Rendle]

It's moving too fast to speculate on. Probably still a draw :/

[Christopher Kreuzer]

Looks like almost anything can happen when both players are down to increment.

[LawrenceCooper]

Lol at Lawrence Trent " "Ramirez putting the knight right up Tomashevsky"