After Vladimir Kramnik had to pull out at short notice due to health reasons, the official opening move of the NC World Masters of the 49th International Dortmund Chess Days took place at the board of Michael Adams and Daniel Fridman. 

Kramnik's absence due to short-term sickness

In the Sparkassen Open B three of 9 rounds have already been played. So far, 12 players are still perfectly on their way with three wins from three matches.

What a start in the Germany Grand Prix of the 49th Dortmund International Chess Days! After 90 moves and 5.5 hours the third game of the grandmaster tournament also ended with a White win for Pavel Eljanov.