GM Shipov of Russia defeated GM Lie in the final round to win the 2006 Midnight Sun Chess Challenge by 1/2 point as GMs Carlsen and Johannessen also won to tie for 2nd and 3rd.

1 Sergei Shipov 2576 7.5
2-3 Magnus Carlsen 2646 7.0
2-3 Leif E. Johannessen 2559 7.0

4 Gunnar Johnsen 2215 6.5
5-12 Michal Krasenkow 2650 6.0
5-12 Eduardas Rozentalis 2596 6.0
5-12 Kjetil A. Lie 2493 6.0
5-12 Joanna Dworakowska 2364 6.0

Here is the official website of the event.
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