This is a crucial round. Only one player has a perfect 4-0 score and 3 players with 3.5 points are trying to catch up.
Chess Daily News from Susan Polgar
SPNI Round 5
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Two players will have at least 4.5 after Round 5, and will probably play each other in Round 6.
So I think the winner will have at least 5 – which means that, although there might be more than 4 in with a chance, you probably need 3 now to tie.
By the way, are there any other players in the field with FIDE titles besides C Mundoz?
The playing hall is impressive, so much better than the US Championship.
I agree that it’s impressive, but it’s COLD.
Maybe TTU charges more for a heated building – have you seen the price of energy lately?