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 In Swiss Chess Event Cuban Finishes Second
In the 10th and final round, Dominiguez (2,708 ELO rating) lost to France’s Etienne Bracot (2,691) to finish with 6.5 points. The loss, combined with Alekseev’s (2,708) win over local Yannick Pelletier (2,569) caused a tie at the top. According to the rules a winner is determined by way of speed matches.

Behind the leaders in the tournament standings were: Magnus Carlsen of Norway (6 points); Bacrot 5.5; Alexander Onischuk (US) 4, and Pelletier, 1.5.

(Cuban News Agency)

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