GM Shabalov Wins 2008 Eastern Class Championship

The 2008 Eastern Class Championship was held in Sturbridge, MA from February 29 - March 2, 2008. The event featured 3 GMs competing for the title along with many other master players. GM Alexander Shabalov made a score of 4.5/5 to take clear first and win the event.

Now let's take a look at one of his key victories which led him to win the event. Here is GM Shabalov - FM Bournival with full annotations and commentary:

Final Standings:

1) GM Shabalov (4.5/5)

2) GM Sadvaskov (4/5)

3-7) NM Sammour-Hasbun, GM Kudrin, FM Bournival, IM Rizzitano, FM Kelleher (3/5)