GRENKE Classic R5-6: Magnus wins two in-a-row, storms into sole lead
Magnus Carlsen (NOR) won both games on the third day of GRENKE Chess Classic 2024. He is now the new sole leader 4/6. In the fifth round, he defeated Vincent Keymer. The Germany no.1 made a tactical error in the endgame against the world no.1. In Round 6, Magnus avenged his opening round loss against Richard Rapport (ROU). The Artist did not defend his position correctly against the onslaught on his king by the Norwegian. He exchanged his queen for Magnus' two rooks and arrived at a lost endgame. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) won an interesting game against Rapport in Round 5. Today is a rest day. Classic Round 7 and 8 will start tomorrow Saturday 30th March from 3 p.m. local time, 7:30 p.m. IST. Photos: Angelika Valkova/GRENKE Chess Classic
Rapport loses both games
In a sad turn of events, the previous day sole leader, Richard Rapport could not manage to win a single game on the third day. He had an extremely complex battle against Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA) in the fifth round. He lost the following round against the world no.1, Magnus Carlsen (NOR).
Keymer - Carlsen, Round 5
Vincent Keymer (GER, 2627) blundered 29.Nb6?? Find out the winning continuation which Magnus Carlsen (NOR, 2823) executed on the board.
Vachier-Lagrave - Rapport
Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (FRA, 2755) shuffled his king from e1 to c1 in an extremely intriguing battle against Richard Rapport (ROU, 2708). The game must be viewed in its entirety for its complex nature.
Round 6: Keymer - Fridman: 0.5-0.5
The first round All-German encounter between Vincent Keymer and Daniel Fridman ended in a draw. However, in their rematch, Keymer had a great opportunity to win the game. Once again he faltered in the endgame.
Find out the only move which is winning for Black after 51.Kd1.
Carlsen - Rapport
25...Rf5 26.hxg6 h5 is the best defense for Black. 25...Rg7 26.Re1 gxh5 27.Rgxe4 Qxe4 28.Rxe4 Rxe4 29.Nxd6 Re5 30.f4 Rxd5 31.Qe2 h6 32.Qe6+ and White won.
Replay Round 5-6 games
Round 5-6 results
Round 5 on 2024/03/28 at 18:30 | ||||||||||||
Bo. | No. | Rtg | Name | Result | Name | Rtg | No. | |||||
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1 | 6 | 2575 | GM | Fridman, Daniel | ½ - ½ | GM | Ding, Liren | 2818 | 5 | |||
2 | 1 | 2627 | GM | Keymer, Vincent | 0 - 1 | GM | Carlsen, Magnus | 2823 | 4 | |||
3 | 2 | 2755 | GM | Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime | 1 - 0 | GM | Rapport, Richard | 2708 | 3 | |||
Round 6 on 2024/03/28 at 20:30 | ||||||||||||
Bo. | No. | Rtg | Name | Result | Name | Rtg | No. | |||||
1 | 6 | 2575 | GM | Fridman, Daniel | ½ - ½ | GM | Keymer, Vincent | 2627 | 1 | |||
2 | 5 | 2818 | GM | Ding, Liren | ½ - ½ | GM | Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime | 2755 | 2 | |||
3 | 4 | 2823 | GM | Carlsen, Magnus | 1 - 0 | GM | Rapport, Richard | 2708 | 3 |
Standings after Round 6
Rk. | SNo | Name | FED | Rtg | Club/City | Pts. | ||
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1 | 4 | GM | Carlsen, Magnus | NOR | 2823 | 4 | ||
2 | 2 | GM | Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime | FRA | 2755 | 3 | ||
3 | GM | Rapport, Richard | ROU | 2708 | 3 | |||
5 | GM | Ding, Liren | CHN | 2818 | 3 | |||
5 | 1 | GM | Keymer, Vincent | GER | 2627 | 2,5 | ||
6 | GM | Fridman, Daniel | GER | 2575 | 2,5 |
Round 7-8 pairings
Round 7 on 2024/03/30 at 15:00 | ||||||||||||
Bo. | No. | Rtg | Name | Result | Name | Rtg | No. | |||||
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1 | 4 | 2823 | GM | Carlsen, Magnus | GM | Fridman, Daniel | 2575 | 6 | ||||
2 | 3 | 2708 | GM | Rapport, Richard | GM | Ding, Liren | 2818 | 5 | ||||
3 | 2 | 2755 | GM | Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime | GM | Keymer, Vincent | 2627 | 1 | ||||
Round 8 on 2024/03/30 at 17:00 | ||||||||||||
Bo. | No. | Rtg | Name | Result | Name | Rtg | No. | |||||
1 | 6 | 2575 | GM | Fridman, Daniel | GM | Vachier-Lagrave, Maxime | 2755 | 2 | ||||
2 | 1 | 2627 | GM | Keymer, Vincent | GM | Rapport, Richard | 2708 | 3 | ||||
3 | 5 | 2818 | GM | Ding, Liren | GM | Carlsen, Magnus | 2823 | 4 |
Format
6 players, double round robin (two games with reversed colors against each player)
Time control: 45 minutes per game, with a 10 sec increment from move 1
No draw offers before move 40
Places 1, 3 and 5 will be decided in 2 games with reversed colors. In the case of a score of 1-1, a tiebreaker decides: 2 games 10+2 (10 minutes + 2 sec increment per move), if necessary 2 more games 5+2, if then necessary: Armageddon (6 minutes for White, 5 minutes for Black, in case of a draw the Black player wins).