See our pairings sheet to see all of Round 3's match-ups. Among those games that will require quick chess play-offs on Saturday, GM Kaidanov of the United States drew with GM Zjaginsev of Russia. GM Korchnoi and GM Short will also be in play-offs. Sokolov each won one game in their match, and so move to play-off phase tomorrow. Round 2, Game 2.
Games are underway.
The Dutch Teletekst Results Page provides frequent updates on results. In matches involving Americans, GM Seirawan scored an upset point against GM Ivanchuk yesterday, so that all he needs today is a draw to advance to round 3 in this elimination format. GM Kaidanov drew with his opponent, a former student of Kaidanov's from Russia named Zjaginsev, whom many expect to be among the top 25 players on the next FIDE list. Zjaginsev knocked out 1997 US Champion Joel Benjamin in the first round of this competition. Tal Shaked of the United States also drew with a Russian opponent, GM Rublevsky.