71.  India decided to rest star batsman Sachin Tendulkar and leg-spinner Anil Kumble for the first two matches.

72.  In the other match, American player Gata Kamsky appeared to be heading for a victory after he adjourned the game against Valery Salov of Russia.

73.  In the other match, Kamsky in an aggressive display opened with king pawn.

74.  In the other match, Northern Ireland is at Armenia.

75.  In the other match, Oman looked tired against China, never reaching the intensity that enabled it to beat Iran.

76.  Ireland made no changes from the team that started the last two matches.

77.  It is just seven points behind P-SG and good results from the three matches could put Metz within striking distance of the league lead.

78.  It has so far won three of the four matches and drawn one.

79.  It lost the other five matches.

80.  It was his first win in the last five matches.