Artem Dyachuk was under pressure on the first board of the Sparkassen Open B today, but eventually held his game against his compatriot Bohdan Lobkin to a draw in the queen's endgame.

In the NC World Masters and German Grand Prix important matches were scheduled on Friday. But both tournaments are still open before the two final rounds.

7 points from 7 games! The young Ukrainian Artem Dyachuk is one point ahead of three pursuers after seven rounds.

On Thursday there was only one match on stage in the Gold Hall: the two winners from the previous day Dmitrij Kollars and Viswanathan Anand met in the NC World Masters.