2009 SPICE Cup co-champion Yury Kuzubov is leading Reykjavik Open after 6 rounds. McShane was the early leader but fell 1/2 point behind after a draw with Hess.
Leaders after 6 rounds
| Rk. | Name | FED | RtgI | Pts. | TB1 | TB2 | TB3 | Rp | |
| 1 | GM | Kuzubov Yuriy | UKR | 2627 | 5.5 | 23.5 | 16.0 | 21.25 | 2840 |
| 2 | GM | McShane Luke J | ENG | 2683 | 5.0 | 25.0 | 17.0 | 20.25 | 2730 |
| 3 | GM | Hess Robert L | USA | 2565 | 5.0 | 24.5 | 16.5 | 19.50 | 2727 |
| 4 | GM | Halkias Stelios | GRE | 2579 | 5.0 | 23.0 | 16.0 | 18.25 | 2728 |
| 5 | GM | Williams Simon K | ENG | 2507 | 5.0 | 21.5 | 14.0 | 16.50 | 2675 |
Full results here: http://chess-results.com/tnr41690.aspx?lan=1
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