Challengers: Three decisive games
GMT Masters: GM Vladimir Fedoseev (SLO) - GM Aravindh Chithambaram: 1.5-1.5 | Photo: Biel Chess Festival
Fedoseev - Aravindh: 1.5-1.5
GM Vladimir Fedoseev (SLO, 2739) and GM Aravindh Chithambaram (2724) had three draws against each other in Classical rated games. Their fourth battle also had the same outcome. Just like their Chess960 encounter, this one was also an exciting draw.
GM Aravindh Chithambaram drew his first Classical game at Biel GMT against GM Vladimir Fedoseev (SLO) | Photo: Biel Chess Festival
Interview with GM Aravindh Chithambaram | Video: Biel Chess Festival
GM David Navara (CZE) analyzes his win over GM Daniel Dardha (BEL) | Video: Biel Chess Festival
GMT Challengers: GM Nikolas Theodorou (GRE) is the early sole leader 12/14 | Photo: Biel Chess Festival
Interview with GM Nikolas Theodorou (GRE) | Video: Biel Chess Festival
Scoring
Classical: 4 points for a win; 1½ point for a draw; 0 point for a loss.
Rapid: 2 points for a win; 1 point for a draw; 0 point for a loss.
Blitz: 1 point for a win; ½ point for a draw; 0 point for a loss.
Replay live stream
Watch Biel Chess Festival GMT Masters and Challengers Round 1 live commentary by GM Arturs Neiksans (LAT) and Angelika Valkova (UKR) | Video: Biel Chess Festival
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Standings after GMT Masters Qualifiers Round 1
Standings after GMT Challengers Qualifiers Round 1
| Rank | Name | Games | Classical | Rapid | Blitz | Total |
| 1 | GM Nikolas Theodorou | 6 | 4 | 8 | 12 | |
| 2 | GM Aram Hakobyan | 6 | 4 | 7 | 11 | |
| 3 | GM David Navara | 6 | 4 | 2 | 6 | |
| 4 | GM Ma Qun | 6 | 5 | 5 | ||
| 5 | GM Rinat Jumabayev | 6 | 4 | 4 | ||
| 6 | GM Daniel Dardha | 6 | 4 | 4 |
