Most people picked the Indian GM Sasikiran to finish in the bottom half. However, he proved everyone wrong by leading the field by a full point after 7 rounds! Here are the matchups in round 8. Kamsky will have a crack at the leader.
Nisipeanu, LD : Adams, M
Topalov, V : Mamedyarov, S
Sasikiran, K : Kamsky, G
What do you think? What is your prediction? Can Kamsky catch the leader? Will Topalov hand Mamedyarov his third consecutive loss?
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
Nisipeanu 0-1 Adams
Topalov 1-0 Mamedyarov
Sasikiran 1/2-1/2 Kamsky
Nisipeanu, LD – Adams, M 1 – 0
Topalov, V – Mamedyarov, S 1/2 – 1/2
Sasikiran, K – Kamsky, G 1/2 – 1/2
Nisipeanu 1/2 Adams
Topalov 1-0 Mamedyarov
Sasikiran 0-1 Kamsky
Indians are the best at Rapid chess.
Crystal Ball Accuracy:
catalin ionescu: 2-1
mayanking: 1-2
dopa: 0-3