Grand Prix - Round 11

A series of draws clinched first place for Caruana, Nakamura, and Jakovenko. In the overall standings, Caruana and Nakamura qualified for the Candidates Tournament.

Grand Prix - Round 10

Dominguez fell from 1st place after losing to Jobava. Meanwhile, Jakovenko defeated Karjakin, joining Nakamura and Caruana at the top. Jakovenko has been one of my favorite players for several years, starting when I noticed that he won several instructive games in the 6.Be2 Najdorf. The Russian GM has received little attention, perhaps since there are so many other top Russian GMs to keep track of. Grischuk, Kramnik, Karjakin, Svidler, Tomashevsky, Nepomniachtchi, and don't forget Andreikin (World Cup finalist, former participant in the Candidates Tournament) and Lysyj (the surprise Russian Champion).

Standings: Caruana, Nakamura, and Jakovenko - 6/10
                Dominguez, Gelfand - 5.5/10

Grand Prix - Round 9

Dominguez, Caruana, and Nakamura share 1st place with 2 rounds to go.

Grand Prix - Round 8

Caruana's chances tumbled after he lost to Jakovenko. Nakamura and Dominguez were able to join him in first place.

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Grand Prix - Round 7

Caruana's chances inched upwards as he maintained his lead. Dominguez won his game and now trails by half a point.

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Grand Prix - Round 6

Caruana won again, maintaining his lead.

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Grand Prix - Round 5

Caruana keeps his lead...

Grand Prix - Round 4

Caruana won again and leads with 3.0/4.

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Grand Prix - Round 3

Caruana's chances soared after he toppled Tomashevsky. Meanwhile, Jakovenko stumbled against Svidler.

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Grand Prix - Round 2

Dominguez joined Tomashevsky at 1.5/2 by beating Jakovenko. The rest of the games were drawn.

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Grand Prix - Round 1

Tomashevsky and Jakovenko won their games today.

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FIDE Grand Prix in Khanty-Mansiysk

The last stage of the Grand Prix starts in a few days. As before, the format is a 12-player round robin. The favorites are Caruana and Nakamura, but in such a strong field, it is certainly not guaranteed that either one will win.

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