"Dynamic Dutch Open": double triumph of Russians (№5 (17) from November, 15th, 2007)

The Euroround intrigue consisted that the destiny of the permit depended on its results on prestigious international tournament «Mosconi Cup». Konstantin Stepanov, going the first in the all-European rating EPBF was the main applicant for possession it. However real chances to challenge its leadership were kept still at least by three sportsmen. Therefore for definition of the future participant "Moscow horses" the outcome of this competition was important. Степанову Euroround is not especially daring. Two meetings he has won, and two – has lost. For a step to олимпийки it was beaten out from struggle by somebody Martin Larsen. However left so that to the main opponents of Stepanova Dzhonni Fulcheru and Nilsu Fajenu too has not carried and apply for the first place in a rating they could not. But every chance on success has appeared at Darela Picha who went on tournament marvellously well, though and not without scandals. At a stage 1/4 endings it should meet team mate Stepanova Ruslanom Chinahovym. It was necessary to Pichu to win – and it would overtake all persecutors, having typed sufficient number of points to receive a place in a command of Europe on the Cup Moscow horses. But Chinahov in it has prevented it. The meeting has stood out the extremely difficult, struggle was conducted as equals. However the Russian sportsman nevertheless was pulled out on two points forward and has finished a duel with the account 10:8. Alas, further he has not managed to promote – in its following circle about - there was Imran Madzhid.

After game Ruslan Chinahov shining brightly by a smile has told:« It is my second Euroround. The first was several months ago in Germany. I feel in the seventh sky with happiness and is very happy. Though, likely, could operate and it is better – in a match with Madzhidom I conducted with the account 7:2, and have then started to be mistaken and have lost … But all the same I consider that I have well acted. I managed to win Ralfa the Bough and Darela Picha – players who for me always were an example. And I am very glad that have kept the first place in a rating for Stepanova. Throughout two last weeks we with it it is a lot of together trenirova - лись, it has fine helped me. And now, when I played, at me was not neither fear, nor the excitement, any nervous trembling. All time I remained focused on a match – without dependence from, whether there was this beginning of tournament or its end ». Following the results of Euroround the third place was divided by Ruslan Chinahov and is smoothfaced - нец Mark Grej. And Roman Hibler Czech became the silver prize-winner. The sportsman has apprehended the medal extremely frostily that is quite explainable – it had every chance on "gold". However the higher award who has received not other, as offender Chinahova Imran Madzhid. And, undoubtedly, he has deserved it, having passed difficult tournament - ный a way and having forced to capitulate many strong contenders.

In послематчевом interview of Madzhid has told: «In January I have won here tournament« Weert Open ». And here now – a new victory. I do not know, why I so successfully act in this club. In me precisely there is nothing Dutch. But something especial is felt, because to me here carries. I like to come here».

Имран also has told that its friend Toni Drago had iridescent presentiments concerning this tournament: «last week we played together competitions in Slovenia. Unexpectedly Toni ska - a hall:« I like your spirit. I think, you will win on Euroround ». And here it happens».

Toni Drago though has received the extremely modest place, nevertheless has won the small, personal fight. At a stage before - варительных games it has met John Vassalosom. This pair already sorted out relations in the ending of the previous, Austrian Euro-round. Then, it is unexpected for everything, has won Vassalos. This time for Drago to take a revenge was a point of honour – and it has made it. The intense match has ended with the account 10:9 in its advantage. And the pleasure written on the person of Toni, has let to all know that its this victory of the expensive costs.

Julia Petrov