Khalifman defeated Vaganian to win Bazna

Turneul Regilor Bazna, Romania

After beating Portisch to catch up with Khalifman, Vaganian inexplicably lost to him in 21 moves, giving the title to Khalifman.

Final round results:

Khalifman – Vaganian 1-0
Mecking – Beliavsky ½–½
Timman – A. Sokolov ½–½
Ribli – Andersson ½–½
Suba – Chiburdanidze ½–½
Portisch had a day-off.

Here are the final standings:

1. Khalifman 7
2. Vaganian 6
3. Beliavsky 5 ½
4-6. Andersson, Ribli, Mecking 5
7-9. A. Sokolov, Chiburdanidze, Portisch 4 ½
10-11. Suba, Timman – 4

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