As I reported before, 2 Americans qualified for the World Cup. The Continental Championship just finished not long ago and 7 players qualified for the World Cup, including 2 Americans: GMs Akobian and Ivanov.
In the tie break playoff, the top 2 would advance to join the 5 who tied for first. Unfortunately, GM Gulko finished 3rd in the playoff. Here are the top 7:
GM Granda Zuñiga Julio PER 2621
GM Ivanov Alexander USA 2547
GM Akobian Varuzhan USA 2570
GM Lima Darcy BRA 2463
IM Iturrizaga Eduardo VEN 2411
GM Peralta Fernando ARG 2546
IM Matsuura Everaldo BRA 2505
Here is the official website: http://www.colombiadeportiva.com/continental.htm
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Great job Akobian and Ivanov!