Gata Kamsky defeated the French GM Etienne Bacrot with Black in the second game of their six-game match at the Candidates Matches in Elista, Russia (May 25-June 14) The first game was a draw. The candidates matches consist of two rounds of six-game matches, with the top four finishers qualifying to the World Championship in Mexico City. Each match has a $40,000 prize fund.

Here is Gata's second round win. He was up a pawn in a drawish looking endgame when Etienne flagged.



Gata plays again tomorrow (Tuesday) at 7 AM EST. Wednesday is a free day. For more details, go the official website.