Chess match 20 – 26 September 2009 - Game 6
Mukachevo (Ukraine)
Nigel Short vs. Zahar Efimenko

In the last game of their match Zahar Efimenko tried an unusual line to distract his opponent and to even the score. But Nigel Short was concentrated during the whole game. He saved the draw and won the match with 3,5-2,5. Enjoy the analysis of the last game from grandmaster Klaus Bischoff.

With a smooth performance in game 5 Nigel Short beat Zahar Efimenko and took the lead, 3-2, before the last clash of their six-game match. Right from the opening he was able to procure a stable advantage and converted it in a rook ending with a pawn up. Enjoy the analysis from grandmaster Klaus Bischoff.

Chess match 20 – 26 September 2009 - Game 4
Mukachevo (Ukraine)
Nigel Short vs. Zahar Efimenko

In game 4 Zahar Efimenko had a slight endgame advantage but it was not enough to convert it into a full point. Two games and two days before the match ends the score is now 2-2. Enjoy the analysis from grandmaster Klaus Bischoff.

Chess match 20 – 26 September 2009 - Game 3
Mukachevo (Ukraine)
Nigel Short vs. Zahar Efimenko

In the third game Zahar Efimenko was constantly squeezed by Nigel Short but with accurate play in the ending he was able to survive. After three rounds the score is now 1,5-1,5. After one rest day the fourth game starts Thursday at 15.30 local time. Enjoy the analysis from grandmaster Klaus Bischoff.

Nigel Short came back with an impressive win in game 2. He positionally outplayed his opponent Zahar Efimenko and equalised the score. Enjoy the analysis from grandmaster Klaus Bischoff.