EnterCard Chess Qualifier 01: Fressinet, Hammer start with a win

The two victors of Round 1: GM Hammer (L) and GM Fressinet (R). (Pic Source: http://www.sjakkbloggen.no/)
The two victors of Round 1: GM Hammer (L) and GM Fressinet (R).
(Pic Source: http://www.sjakkbloggen.no/)

The opening round of the EnterCard Chess Qualifier 2015 was nothing short of exciting with 2 games ending decisively and the 3rd game proving to be an interesting draw. GM Fressinet and GM Jon Ludvig Hammer commenced their campaign in this 5 round tournament with victories over IM Tari and GM Curt Hansen respectively and as a result, took the lead after Round 1.

Meanwhile, the Agdestein vs Grandelius encounter turned out to be dramatic with the advantage changing hands quite often. Although the ending was slightly better for Grandelius, he was unsuccessful in nurturing this advantage. The game, thus, ended in a draw.

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