Yermolinsky, Gulko, and Benjamin were all eliminated in the Sudden Death phase of their play-offs. Other games still underway. Georgadze eliminated Bacrot after 5 games in sudden death. Ulf Andersson of Sweden eliminated Christiansen after a long series of sudden death games. Round 1, Game 2.
Games are underway.
All round 1 game 2 regulation games have completed. 15 of the 34 matches required play-offs. In regulation play, former World Champion Vassily Smyslov was eliminated by 20 year old GM Morozevich, both of Russia. GM Korchnoi of Switzerland advanced and will be paired against former English Champion GM Nigel Short in Round 2. GM Garcia of Colombia completed his upset of 20 year old 1996 World Jr Champion Sutovskij of Israel with a draw today, and also advances.