In secont round of Vugar Hashimov memorial,Wesley So (US) drew with Michael Adams( England) with black figures. So called draw a fair result:” Adams has great experience.He didn’t allow to gain the advantage in this regard. Although I expected my opponent to make a mistake after few moves, it did not happen. A draw is a fair result. But in the end if we want a high rank I have to win ".

Wesley So spoke about the hour difference between US and Azerbaijan.Chess player, originally from Philippines said that he doesn’t have any problem with hour difference:” The purpose of my arriving in Shamkir 3 days prior to competition was to get used. Hour difference doesn’t create problem. 3 days in Shamkir was enough to get used. I don’t any problems about sleep either. Each day I prepare for games about 1-2 hours.”

The English chess player Michael Adams said that he seriously prepared to fight against rating’s favorite : "I knew it would be difficult today after losing in the first round to Shahriyar . The game was not so interesting. The moves repeated several times. So it was a draw. I want to show my best side in Shamkir tournament. I want to be remembered with good game although I am not among the contenders ".

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