Morozevich beats Kramnik, takes sole lead
In the third round of the Tal Memorial, Morozevich played the sharp 7.g4 against Kramnik's Semi-Slav, started attacking and... won in crushing style. The Muscovite is now leading with 2.5 points. Shirov lost his third game in a row.The Tal Memorial takes place 17-31 August at the GUM Exhibition Hall, located close to the Red Square, in Moscow, Russia.
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