The first decisive match was on board four, where England beat Yugoslavia 2-1. Among men, peace also prevailed. However, on board 5, Hungary virtually wiped out the Czech Republic, 3-1, with Judit Polgar scoring a quick win against Hracek on board two. On board 6, Israel defeated Spain 3-1, with Gelfand beating Shirov on board one. Georgia wiped out Turkey B, 4-0.
Today is the arrival day for the chess politicians.
The committee meetings start tomorrow. At least five chess politicians are supposed to come from America, but I have only seen one thus far. It is not correct to call them the American delegation. Rather, they are members of various rock-throwing factions. The American group consists of sycophants, gadflies and spectators, as well as one official delegate.