Cheparinov and Karjakin superior at the NH Chess Tournament

Karjakin leading, Cheparinov 0,5 points behind

Round 7 of NH Chess Tournament saw the Rising Stars clinch yet another victory. This time it came in the hands of Cheparinov and Karjakin, who won their games against Khalifman and Yussupov. Nikolich saved the day for the Experience team by winning against Stellwagen. Ljubojevic - Negi and Beliavski - Smeets were draws.

Round 7 results

Beliavsky - Smeets 1/2 - 1/2
Nikolic - Stellwagen 1 - 0
Khalifman - Cheparinov 0 - 1
Jussupow - Karjakin 0 - 1
Ljubojevic - Negi 1/2 - 1/2

Standings

Karjakin 5
Cheparinov 4,5
Jussupow 4
Smeets 4
Beliavsky 3,5
Khalifman 3,5
Nikolic 3,5
Stellwagen 3
Ljubojevic 2
Negi 2

Rising Stars 18,5 Experience 16,5

Expect photos and extensive report later tonight!

More on NH Chess tournament

NH Chess tournament - general page, reports round 1-6

Interview with Ivan Cheparinov