Keres Now. Leading Avro Tourney at the Hague Amsterdam, Nov. 25.
The 12th round in the. Avro chess tournament was played yesterday at the Hague. The day's surprise was provided by Euwe who somewhat belatedly appears to have recovered his form and defeated Botwinnik in a brilliant fashion in 34 moves.
Flohr and Fine after a quick exchange drew a Spanish game in 19 moves, The game Keres versus Alekhine, which developed into the Caro-Kann defence was adjourned after 40 moves with a slight advantage for the world champion which however may not suffice for a win.
The game Capablanca versus Reshevsky was likewise adjourned in an equal position which makes a draw likely.
After the twelfth round, Keres leads with 7 points and one adjourned game, followed by Fine with 7 points, Botwinnik 6% points, Alekhine 6 points and one adjourned game, Reshevsky 5% points and one adjourned game, Euwe 5% points, Capablanca 5 points and one adjourned game, Flohr 3% points—Trans-Ocean
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