Blind Chess Olympiad: Spain, UK in Joint Lead after Four Rounds

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Here is the latest chess news from the Tata 14th IBCA Chess Olympiad for the Blind 2012 according to an official communique. International Master Colin Crouch scored the crucial win in the last game to conclude, taking United Kingdom to the top of the table with 8 match points after the fourth round in Chennai. 

 

India A - UK

United Kingdom and Spain lead with full 8 match points, followed by Russia, Serbia and Germany at 6 match points. India “A” remained a point adrift at 5 match points. With India “A” – UK match evenly poised at 1.5-1.5 after four hours of play, it was the experience of Colin Crouch against Krishna Udupa that decided match in favor of UK. Nursing his advantage precisely, Crouch took UK to a 2.5 – 1.5 victory against the hosts.

 

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