Biel: Alexander Morozevich Didn't Play Against Carlsen Due to Medical Problems and Withdrew the Tournament

Время публикации: 25.07.2012 16:52 | Последнее обновление: 25.07.2012 18:06

According to preliminary data Russian GM will be replaced by Viorel Bologan

Unexpected news from Biel: only 2 games out of three started today in the main tournament of the festival. Alexander Morozevich didn't play against Magnus Carlsen due to health reasons. The official website of the competition states: "Due to health issues the match Alexander Morozevich - Magnus Carlsen is postponed." According to Mark Crowther's Twitter post Morozevich reported to have wthdrawn. According to some sources Morozevich will be replaced by Viorel Bologan.

At the moment we got to know that Russian GM withrew the tournament.

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