In group A, 4 players still mathematically have chances to win the tournament. In group B, Giri already secured at least a tie for 1st. If he can draw Negi with Black in the final round, he will earn a spot in the A group next year. In group C, Li Chao already clinched the title and a spot in group B next year.
Group A
| 1. | M. Carlsen | 8 |
| 2. | A. Shirov V. Kramnik |
7½ |
| 4. | V. Anand | 7 |
| 5. | S. Karjakin H. Nakamura V. Ivanchuk |
6½ |
| 8. | L. Dominguez P. Leko |
6 |
| 10. | F. Caruana | 5 |
| 11. | S. Tiviakov L. van Wely N. Short |
4½ |
| 14. | J. Smeets | 4 |
Group B
| 1. | A. Giri | 8½ |
| 2. | Ni A. Naiditsch E. l’Ami |
7½ |
| 5. | W. So | 7 |
| 6. | D. Howell P. Negi P. Harikrishna |
6 |
| 9. | E. Sutovsky | 5½ |
| 10. | A. Muzychuk L. Nisipeanu |
5 |
| 12. | T. Nyback D. Reinderman |
4½ |
| 14. | V. Akobian | 3½ |
Group C
| 1. | L. Chao | 9 |
| 2. | R. Robson A. Gupta |
7½ |
| 4. | D. Vocaturo R. van Kampen |
7 |
| 6. | R. Swinkels B. Bok |
6½ |
| 8. | S. Kuipers N. Grandelius |
6 |
| 10. | K. Lie | 5½ |
| 11. | M. Muzychuk Z. Peng |
5 |
| 13. | S. Swaminathan | 3 |
| 14. | S. Plukkel | 2½ |
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Carlsen rules!
if kramnik and shirov play first and both draw that will give an advantage to carleson. since he knows going in all he needs is a draw to secure the win. they should make carelson play first so he doesnt get an advantage.
This is what happens when a 2800 tier player plays a 2700 tier player. If Anand had won one more game he would be leading with Carlsen. True world champ playing here…
Everyone plays at the same time.
“wolverine said…
if kramnik and shirov play first and both draw that will give an advantage to carleson. since he knows going in all he needs is a draw to secure the win. they should make carelson play first so he doesnt get an advantage.”
Brilliant logic, Wolverine!
PS: Did it ever occur to that the most fair solution is to let all players start each round at the same time?
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if they all have the same start time then my logic doesnt apply obviously you moron.. im assuming they have different start times. if thats the case then carleson should play first. if the start time are the same then why even comment. its obvious then you dont need to do anything idiot… are you retarded..
Wolverine:
“im assuming they have different start times.”
Why are you assuming this? I assume they start at the same time 😉
And who is Carleson, by the way? Is he related til Carlsen? 😀