Judit pulled out a win in a nerve wrecking game against Topalov. Both sides missed opportunities but at the end, Topalov’s reckless play costs him the game. When was the last time the #1 player in the world lose 2 straight games to a woman?

In the mean time, Mamedyarov pulled out a miracle win against Sokolov. Ivan managed to find his way into a King and Pawn endgame trap and lost for the 5th time in 6 games in this tournament.

Congratulations to Judit and Skak! Well done!

Final Standings:

1-2 Judit and Shak Mamedyarov 4.5 / 6
3. Topalov 2.5 / 6
4. I. Sokolov .5 / 6
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