Kader-Challenge: Four players share the lead with one round to go

Kader-Challenge 2021 in Magdeburg

The players are of course the most important protagonists in the Kader-Challenge, but the tournament could not take place without first-class work being done behind the scenes.

IA Gregor Johann is the main arbiter | Photo: Sandra Schmidt

Competent and charming — the tireless live commentator Klaus Bischoff | Photo: Sandra Schmidt 

Daniel Fridman’s victory over Andreas Heimann came about in a slightly curious way: Heimann was clearly having an off day.

Results - Round 8

Standings after round 8

All games

The women’s section

In the game between Jana Schneider and Antonia Ziegenfuß, Schneider already had attacking chances in the late phase of the opening, which eventually developed into a well-conducted mating attack:

Jana Schneider | Photo: Frank Hoppe

Elisabeth Paehtz will play Schneider in a direct duel for tournament victory in the last round on Sunday — Schneider has Black, but a draw would be enough for her | Photo: Frank Hoppe

Results - Round 6

Standings after round 6

All games

Links

• Official site
• Starting Monday: Kader-Challenge in Magdeburg
• More info at Chess-Results: Men’s section | Women’s section