European Championship: Calculated risk

Anton Korobov continues to lead the standings at the European Championship in Serbia. Korobov signed an 8-move draw with white against Benjamin Gledura, who was in sole second place going into Friday’s eighth round. Gledura is now joined in second place by Alexey Sarana, who defeated Yuriy Kuzubov on board 4. Twenty-seven players stand a half point behind Gledura and Sarana. | Pictured: Marina Gajcin | Photos: European Chess Union