Shyam Sundar draws number one for India
GM Shyam Sundar M drew the number one at the draw of lots for team India. Georgia, India and France are the favorites from Pool A. Between Ukraine and Kazakhstan, either of them can claim the fourth spot. Comparatively, Pool B looks to be much more difficult to predict which four has the highest chances to advance. On paper, it may seem like USA, China, Germany and Poland should advance to the Quarterfinals, one should not discount FIDE Americas and Bulgaria, as they are very much capable of causing upsets. Moreover, it is a Rapid event, so anything can and probably will happen.
Team India
Team lineups:
Pool A: Georgaia, India, Ukraine, France, Kazakhstan and Egypt
Round 1 pairings
India - France
Kazakhstan - Egypt
Ukraine - Georgia
Round 2 pairings
France - Georgia
Egypt - Ukraine
India - Kazakhstan
Pool B: USA, China, Germany, Poland, FIDE Americas and Bulgaria
Round 1 pairings
Bulgaria - FIDE Americas
USA - Germany
China - Poland
Round 2 pairings
FIDE Americas - Poland
Germany - China
Bulgaria - USA
Photo Gallery
For more photos from the opening ceremony and draw of lots, please click here.
Schedule
Time Control
The time control is 45 minutes + 10 seconds increment for the entire game, for tie-breaks - 3 minutes + 2 seconds increment.
