Open Section
Top seeded Russia scored a crucial 3-1 victory over second seeded Ukraine in the 4th round of the European Team Chess Championship 2015. GMs Svidler and Nepomniachtchi scored full points for Russia against GMs Ivanchuk and Areshchenko respectively while the remaining games ended in draws. With this result, the Russians have moved into sole lead at the end of Round 4.
Meanwhile, 15th seeded Serbia continued its fantastic string of results in the tournament with a 2-2 draw against 4th-seeded France. In other top battles, Spain defeated Switzerland while Azerbaijan showed no mercy in overcoming Turkey.
Complete Round 4 Results: Here
Women’s Section
Round 4 not only saw the Russian men take up the sole lead but also the Russian women. Facing top-seeded Georgia, 2nd-seeded Russia recorded a resounding 3.5-0.5 victory. Only GM Dzagnidze could salvage a draw for the Georgians.
Close on Russia’s heels are France and Romania, thanks to their wins over Hungary and Germany respectively.
Complete Round 4 Results: Here