European Club Cup: Novy Bor beats Offerspill, grabs the lead

The Novy Bor Chess Club grabbed the sole lead at the open section of the European Club Cup after taking down Offerspill in Thursday’s fourth round. Wins by Vidit and Markus Ragger more than made up for Harikrishna’s loss on board 1 against Magnus Carlsen. In the women’s event, co-leaders Superbet and Pamhagen drew their direct encounter to remain atop the standings. | Photos: Fiona Steil-Antoni