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ACP Golden Classic: Wesley So is the winner

7/20/2014 – Round seven was a crucial one for most players since although Wesley So had all but locked up first place, silver and bronze were up for grabs still. With his victory, Wesley So has now moved to 2755 on the Live Ratings list, and world no.12, a remarkable progression for the 20-year-old, while Jobava Baadur took silver and Emil Sutovsky was bronze. Still, the last round had some drama left.

ACP Golden: Clash of the titans

7/19/2014 – Though fun to watch, with top players, and unique conditions, it is not always easy to know how things stand in the ACP Golden Classic. With the rest days on the one hand, and adjourned games on the other, some players have five games played, and some only three. Nevertheless, there was no doubt that the game between So and Baadur could decide it all. Report, games, and video.

ACP Golden: two games adjourned

7/18/2014 – The ACP Golden Classic has finally produced what everyone was waiting for: after the five hour session we were left with two adjourned games: Brunello-Vocaturo, where Black has an edge and Jobava-Almasi, which seems to be winning for the Georgian. Nepomniachtchi vs Sutovsky ended in a draw, while tournament leader Wesley So enjoyed his day off. Round five report.

ACP Golden Classic visited by champions

7/17/2014 – In the continuing throwback to the tournaments of yesteryear, with long time controls, and even adjourned positions to be resumed, young players such as Wesley So show they are not thrown off by the novelty and continues to dominate with 3.0/4 and a 2847 performance. Right behind him is Jobava Baadur with 2.5/4, with each round being started by great sports champions.
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