Russia v Russia, USA v USA, former #2 v former #2, former WC v former WC

Round 1 pairings

We have a very interesting 1st round matchups at the Candidates Tournament. The two Russians, Svidler and Karjakin, face off against each other, and the two Americans, Caruana and Nakamura have to battle each other right at the start. Then you have 2 former World Champions, Topalov and Anand, try to get off to a good start at the other one’s expense. The last action is between the two former #2 in the world, Aronian and Giri (#2 on the LIVE list).

Prediction?

•  Svidler
•  Karjakin

•  Caruana
•  Nakamura

•  Aronian
•  Giri

•  Topalov
•  Anand

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