GMs Bruzon, Moradiabadi, Rozentalis and Kovalyov share the lead with 6/8.
GMs Kovalyov and Moradiabadi ground out a couple of tough wins but in the the amazing game IM Gerzhoy-GM Sulskis, Gerzhoy had an absolutely crushing position in the ending and did not win.
The RN-RN ending is completely level.
GM Kovalyev earned a tough victory eventually converting an extra pawn.
White has a pawn for the exchange. What do you recommend for white?
IM Gerzhoy let a victory slip through his fingers after failing to convert an extra pawn.
White had a completely winning position and still did not win.
GM Moradiabadi converted a RRN-RRB ending with a better structure and 2-0 queenside majority.
White's passed b-pawn carried the day.