On Monday, the third round in the B-Open of the 50th International Dortmund Chess Days was already on the agenda at 10:30 am. 13 players from the top group were able to win their games.

Impressive impressions of the first two tournament days in Dortmund as a short video: Impressions Part 1

"When a sporting event in Dortmund attracts worldwide attention, it is usually a special success for BVB - or chess",
reads the introduction by Oliver Volmerich in today's local newspaper. Both the local newspaper and the sports section in the entire region report on the event and the new record number of participants. Also in the media spotlight: Hussain Besou, after his terrific start at the weekend. The full articles can be read in the Ruhr Nachrichten, also online for subscribers: Ruhr Nachrichten

In the second round of the A-Open of the 50th International Dortmund Chess Days the top seeded players show strong form: Matthias Blübaum, Alexander Donchenko and Michael Adams won the second round with ease. In the Sportland NRW Cup, shooting star Hussain Besou fought his way to a draw from a bad position against "The Big Greek".