This week's updates

This day was the second game of the Round 4 two-game mini-matches. Just 16 players remain out of the original 100. We continue with the two game mini-matches in this round. A score of 1.5 (one win and one draw) advances to Round 5. If the two players are tied at the end of the two games, then a play-off sequence takes place the third day of the round. (For information on play-off rules, see the official FIDE site.)

American Participants

Nine Americans competed in the event. Eight played in Round 1, of whom three advanced into Round 2, and one had an automatic entry into Round 2. All four Americans were eliminated in the second round.

USCF coverage, including GM Rohde's commentary, will continue throughout the event.

Round 4 Pairings

• Topalov - Kramnik
• Shirov - Short
• Nispeanu - Ivanchuk
• Khalifman - Gelfand
• J. Polgar - Zvjaginsev
• Adams - Dreev
• Movsesian - Federov
• Georgiev - Akopian

Results of Round 4, Game 2

Once again all games were drawn but one. Shirov achieved a draw in his second game with Short, so he advances to Round 5. Akopian scored a full point against Georgiev, so he too advances. The remainder of the mini-matches are tied, and the players will go to G/25 play-offs on Wednesday.

Advancing to Round 5

• Akopian, Shirov

Eliminated in round 4

• Georgiev, Short

Play-off Matches Required for Round 4