Svidler, Gelfand, Grischuk and Karjakin through
On the ACP World Rapid Cup's second day, the other eight players met each other. In the first match Svidler beat Shabalov 2-0 and then Gelfand defeated Najer 1.5-0.5. Despite winning the first game, Karpov lost his match against Grischuk 1.5-2.5 and then Karjakin beat Polgar 2-0.[TABLE=92]Tomorrow the quarter finals:Jakovenko-Inarkiev
Ivanchuk-Radjabov
Svidler-Grischuk
Karjakin-GelfandThen on Monday, the semi-finals and the final will be played. Here are today's games for replay. Note that the third game Grischuk-Karpov and the two games Gelfand-Najer are not complete.Links:- Tournament website
- Live games
- PGN of day 2 games
- "Leko grabs 1st ACP Rapid Chess Cup"
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