There are two Ukrainians and two Russians in the semifinal. There is a possibility of an all Ukrainian or all Russian final!
The semifinal matchups
Ivanchuk (UKR) vs Grischuk (RUS)
Svidler (RUS) vs Ponomariov (UKR)
Which two will advance to the final?
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Ukraine all the way.
1Ivanchuk
2Svidler
Any three of these four deserve qualification to the candidates. There will be no outsiders this time.