#7 USA [21.5 points] vs. #20 Czech Republic [21 points] (Overall)

4.1 GM Kamsky Gata 2671 – GM Navara David 2658
4.2 GM Onischuk Alexander 2650 – GM Hracek Zbynek 2593
4.3 GM Nakamura Hikaru 2664 – GM Laznicka Viktor 2551
4.4 GM Akobian Varuzhan 2575 – IM Cvek Robert 2503

On paper, the US favors on all boards. However, as we all know that the reality is different. The Czech team is playing very well to date. This would be a good solid win for the US if we can pull it off.

#5 USA [17 points] vs. #2 Ukraine [18.5 points] (Women)

2.1 WGM Zatonskih Anna 2433 – WGM Zhukova Natalia 2425
2.2 IM Krush Irina 2437 – IM Yanovska-Gaponenko Inna 2430
2.3 WGM Goletiani Rusudan 2371 – WGM Ushenina Anna 2397

This is a crucial matchup for the US as Ukraine is the strongest country remaining. If the US team can defeat Ukraine today, the chance to medal will be great!
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