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Eljanov wins FIDE Grand Prix in Astrakhan, Radjabov qualifies for Candidates
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Written by Natalia Pogonina   
Monday, 24 May 2010
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The final stage of the FIDE Grand Prix (Astrakhan-2010) was won by a very good friend of mine Pavel Eljanov. By emerging victorious at this super tournament Pavel has proved once again that he belongs to the chess elite of nowadays. His fighting spirit in this event has also been remarkable: he won 5 games, lost 2 and drew 6. Over 50% of games decisive - that is very uncommon for 2750+ level.

Another extremely important result has been obtained. With 6 players tied at 6,5 points before the final round and a few at 6, it was hard to predict who will qualify for the Candidates Tournament. As you might remember, two best players of the Grand Prix series (sum of 3 best results, 4th result as a tie-breaker) get a chance to compete for the right to play a World Championship match against Viswanathan Anand in 2012.

Final Ranking
   
Rank SNo.   Name Rtg FED 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Pts SB.
1 1 GM Eljanov Pavel 2751 UKR * 0 = = 0 1 1 = 1 = = = 1 1 8 50,00
2 8 GM Ponomariov Ruslan 2733 UKR 1 * 0 = = = = 1 = = 1 0 = = 7 46,00
3 12 GM Jakovenko Dmitry 2725 RUS = 1 * = = = = = = = = = = = 7 45,50
4 3 GM Mamedyarov Shakhriyar 2763 AZE = = = * 1 0 1 = = 0 = = 1 = 7 45,00
5 6 GM Alekseev Evgeny 2700 RUS 1 = = 0 * = 0 = = = = = 1 1 7 44,75
6 9 GM Radjabov Teimour 2740 AZE 0 = = 1 = * = = = = = = = 1 7 44,25
7 10 GM Leko Peter 2735 HUN 0 = = 0 1 = * 1 = = = = = = 6.5 41,50
8 4 GM Gashimov Vugar 2734 AZE = 0 = = = = 0 * = = = 1 1 = 6.5 41,00
  5 GM Wang Yue 2752 CHN 0 = = = = = = = * = = = = 1 6.5 41,00
10 13 GM Gelfand Boris 2741 ISR = = = 1 = = = = = * 0 = 0 = 6 40,25
11 14 GM Svidler Peter 2735 RUS = 0 = = = = = = = 1 * = 0 = 6 39,25
12 11 GM Ivanchuk Vassily 2741 UKR = 1 = = = = = 0 = = = * 0 0 5.5 37,50
13 7 GM Inarkiev Ernesto 2669 RUS 0 = = 0 0 = = 0 = 1 1 1 * 0 5.5 34,50
14 2 GM Akopian Vladimir 2694 ARM 0 = = = 0 0 = = 0 = = 1 1 * 5.5 34,00

Source: FIDE.com

Currently the following field is expected:

Veselin Topalov (Vice-Champion of the World)
Levon Aronian (Winner of Grand Prix)
Teimour Radjabov (Runner-up, Grand Prix)
Boris Gelfand (Winner of World Cup-2009)
Magnus Carlsen (FIDE rating)
Vladimir Kramnik (FIDE rating)
Gata Kamsky (Winner of World Cup-2007, lost to Topalov in 2008)
Nominee of the organizer, 2700+

However, the format has not been decided upon yet. It may be a round robin, candidate matches, or even something else.

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