Chess Round Up

Vladimir Kramnik clinched the much coveted (Cat.21) Tal Memorial, which ended last week (first week of November 2009),  in Moscow, Russia. The former world champion score three wins, six draws and no loss in the 10-man, All Grandmaster field.
Finishing tied for second and third were undefeated Vasssily Ivanchuk (Ukraine) the defending champion, and the young Norwegian wunderkind Magnus Carlsen, both just a half apoint behind Kramnik.
The Norwegian star is capable of dishing out sharp and sacrificial lines, which can be likened to the Mikhail Tal, who is knowned to be a fierce offensive chess player.