Another meeting of IV round has  ended in ShamkirChess 2017 tournament dedicated to the memory of Vugar HAshimov , organized by Synergy Group.

Russian representative Sergey Karjakin drew with Polish chess player Radoslav Wojtaszek. Polish chess player answered questions from reporters after the game. He said there is strong rivalry from the first round of the tournament in Shamkir:” All players in Shamkir are strong.There was not an advantage with Karjakin. Sergey didn’t make any mistakes. I didn’t get an advantage that I wanted from debut. Therefore it was impossible to succeed . Taking risk was meaningless. "

 Voytasek said that he consults with his wife before going to the competitions:” Usually I Consult with my wife when I receive an invitation for the tournament. I tell her first the place I go. Sometimes we go to the tournament together".

Sergey Karjakin started the conversation about losing with Michael Adams in III round. Russian representative said that defeat had a bad influence on him:” Losing to Adam had a bad effect on me.I have great respect for him. Just yesterday I seriously prepared for the game.The unexpected moves of the opponent completely changed the situation in the game.

Although I was  trying to gain an advantage with black pieces, but it didn’t happen. After opening

 the fight was equal"

 Karjakin said that he participates in the Vugar HAshimov tournament with great enthusiasm:”

Every chess tournament is held at a high level in Azerbaijan. I come to Shamkir with a great enthusiasm.Equal conditions are created here for the players to succeed. Unfortunately until now, I did not become a champion in the tournament in memory of my friend Vugar.There are 5 rounds ahead. I must show my best side in these games. “