Cento Chess Open 2011 R7-GM Alberto David holds on to lead

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Hi everyone,

Despite Grandmaster Elina Danielian despatching all kinds of opponents with good finesse at the Cento Chess Open, GM Alberto David of Luxembourg held her to a draw in the seventh round to stay in the lead. Some other interesting games included GM Alexey Dreev allowing GM Aleksander Delchev to escape with a draw, GM Igor Naumkin beating IM Kenny Solomon and moving to joint second.
Here are the top results of Round 7

• Danielian Elina - David Alberto ½ - ½
• Dreev Aleksey - Delchev Aleksander ½ - ½
• Romanishin Oleg - Salvador Roland ½ - ½
• Bruno Fabio - Brunello Sabino ½ - ½
• Naumkin Igor - Solomon Kenny 1 - 0
• Manca Federico - Mogranzini Roberto ½ - ½
• Rozentalis Eduardas - Piscopo Pierluigi 1 - 0
• Caprio Guido - Korneev Oleg 0 - 1
• De Santis Alessio - Leon Hoyos Manuel 1 - 0
• Godena Michele - Borgo Giulio ½ - ½

Here are the standings after seven rounds

1. GM David Alberto 2580 - 6.0
2-6. GM Dreev Aleksey 2694, GM Delchev Aleksander 2629, GM Danielian Elina 2454, GM Salvador Roland 2533 and GM Naumkin Igor 2499 - 5.5
7-15. IM Manca Federico 2384, GM Romanishin Oleg M 2534, GM Brunello Sabino 2540, GM Korneev Oleg 2576, IM Mogranzini Roberto 2425, FM De Santis Alessio 2289, IM Collutiis Duilio 2463, IM Bruno Fabio 2436 and GM Rozentalis Eduardas 2588 - 5.0

You can find more information about the tournament at the official website at ScacchiRandagi.com.

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