Photo from the official website
1st Round Pairings:
Inarkiev Ernesto – Kamsky Gata
Mamedyarov Shakhriyar – Svidler Peter
Carlsen Magnus – Wang Yue
Gashimov Vugar – Bacrot Etienne
Radjabov Teimur – Adams Michael
Cheparinov Ivan – Grischuk Alexander
Karjakin Sergey – Navara David
Bold = Higher rated player
Official website: http://baku2008.fide.com/
Your prediction?
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
I don’t know about tomorrow’s games, but I’ll pick Magnus to win the whole enchilada in Baku.
Does anybody know at what time do the games start?
Magnus will win!!