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Aronian beats Mamedyarov

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The fourth FIDE Grand Prix Series Tournament is being held in Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkaria, Russia, during 14th -29th April 2009. The Tournament features fourteen participants from different countries.

In the first round Alexander Grischuk outplayed Boris Gelfand very nicely, while Levon Aronian crushed Shakhriyar Mamedyarov with the black pieces in 32 moves. Gata Kamsky hung on for dear life in a very grim position against Peter Leko and held a draw.

After the first round Levon Aronian and Alexander Grischuk top the tournament list.