Chess Match Navara - Láznička in Novy Bor

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Hi everyone, 

The chess match between the Czech Republic top players David Navara and Viktor Laznicka is taking place from August 1-7 at the art restaurant Ajeto in Novy Bor. Six games with the long time control (90 min/40 moves +30 min +30 sec increment) will be played.

Restaurant Ajeto in Novy Bor

David Navara was three times champion of the Czech Republic (2004, 2005 and 2010) and Viktor Láznička has a gold medal from Brno 2006. Mutual statistics in over the board meetings show a favorable balance of +1 = 4 for Láznička.

David Navara (26 years) is for many years the best chess player of the Czech Republic. He regularly represents the country in the Chess Olympiads and international tournaments. His highest world rank was thirteenth place (from 1 January to 30 June 2007), is now he is at the 39th place (ELO 2702).

Keep track of Novoborsky SK for more information and find the nice preview report in English at www.chessdom.com.

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