With a key win over his archrival, U.S. GM Hikaru Nakamura has booked a slot in next spring's eight-grandmaster Candidates Tournament in Toronto, for a chance to take on reigning Chinese world champ GM Ding Liren.
The European Senior Championships have been underway in Acqui Terme since last Friday. John Nunn is the favourite in the 65+ category. However, with 4 out of 4 the German player Matthias Kierzek had the best start. In the Under-50s, six players are tied for the lead with 3.5 points.