GM V. Ikonnikov lost, Yasser Seirewan escaped in third round of HZ Open 2011

In addition, some half surprises were noted. GM Yasser Seirewan 2635 could do no further than a draw against the young Singaporean IM Daniel Fernandez Howard 2327. The latter managed to create a zetherhaling, from which the American should have not been escaped. Further analysis shows that 33 ... Kc7 34. Rd3 Kc8! (Instead of 33 ... Ka6, see diagram) retains decisive advantage. It is a great boost for the youth team from Singapore, who travels every year to Flushing!

Also, GM Erwin L'Ami 2611 had to content in a division point with FM Dirk van Dooren 2290. Although L'Ami after middle game of tactical twists was in a slightly better endgame which was insufficient for the full point.

Translated by: Waqas Ahmad (www.pakchess.org)