1 August 2018
Shakhriyar Mamedyarov Triumphant in Biel
Peter Svidler shares 3rd place.
Photo: Simon Bohnenblust / Biel Chess festival
In the final tenth round of the super tournament in Biel, Magnus Carlsen defeated Nico Georgiadis, Maxime Vachier-Lagrave bested David Navara, while Peter Svidler and Shakhriyar Mamedyarov made a draw.
Having scored 7.5 points out of 10, Shakhriyar Mamedyarov (Azerbaijan) took a clear first place. The world champion Magnus Carlsen (Norway) is 1.5 points behind. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave (France) and Peter Svidler (Russia) shared 3rd-4th places with 5.5 points.
Final standings:
1. Shakhriyar Mamedyarov - 7.5/10
2. Magnus Carlsen - 6
3-4. Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, Peter Svidler - 5.5
5. David Navara - 4
6. Nico Georgiadis - 1.5.
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