Ernesto Inarkiev Strengthens Leadership in His Match Against Boris Gelfand

The score is 9.5-6.5 in favour of the Russian grandmaster. 

The Gelfand vs. Inarkiev match, which is a part of the Tower Concord Festival, is going on at the Palace of Culture of Nazran, the biggest city of the Republic of Ingushetia. On August 9, the opponents played four rapid games (2 games 25+10 and 2 games 10+10). Inarkiev won the first game while the other three encounters ended in a draw. 



We recall that an original formula is being used at the match: the opponents will play 6 classical games and 12 rapid games (6 games are played with the time control 25+10 and 6 games - with the time control 10+10). On August 3-4, 7-8, and 11-12, the classical games are played, while the rapid games are taking place on August 5, 9, and 13. The points scored in both parts are summarized. The scoring formula for the classical games is 2 points for a win, 1 point for a draw, while in rapid a more standard chess scoring is used.

The score is 9.5-6.5 in favour of Ernesto Inarkiev (4-4 in the classical part and 5.5-2.5 in rapid). August 10 is a free day. On August 11, the fifth game with the classical time control will be played. Boris Gelfand will have white pieces. 

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