We’re only starting the second half, but things are going to get out of reach for many hopefuls if Ian wins and they don’t…

I have no long trains of logic behind my last minute picks today, but I need to get them in under the wire, so:

Because, why not…

  • Hikaru 1/2-1/2 Fabi
  • Nepo 1-0 Abasov
  • Pragg 0-1 Firouzja
  • Vidit 1-0 Gukesh

Women’s:

  • Lagno 1/2-1/2 Goryachkina
  • Salimova 0-1 Muzychuk
  • Tan 1/2-1/2 Lei
  • Humpy 1- 0 Vaishali