The fifth round of the Reykjavik Open 2025, dedicated to Friðrik Ólafsson, concluded today with several decisive games that have significantly influenced the tournament standings. Grandmaster Mahammad Muradli (AZE, 2588) continued his impeccable performance, securing his fifth consecutive win by defeating GM Abhijeet Gupta (IND, 2576). This victory places Muradli at the top of the leaderboard with a flawless 5/5 score, positioning him as the sole leader as the tournament approaches its midpoint.
Top Board Results:
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GM Mahammad Muradli (AZE, 2588) defeated GM Abhijeet Gupta (IND, 2576), bringing Muradli to a perfect score of 5/5.
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GM Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI, 2684) secured a victory against GM Brandon Jacobson (USA, 2570), advancing to 4.5 points.
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GM Eltaj Safarli (AZE, 2617) won against GM B. Adhiban (IND, 2554), also reaching 4.5 points.
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GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (UKR, 2604) overcame FM Bennet Hagner (GER, 2430), joining the group at 4.5 points.
Current Standings After Round 5:
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GM Mahammad Muradli (AZE) – 5 points
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GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (UKR) – 4.5 points
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GM Eltaj Safarli (AZE) – 4.5 points
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GM Tamas Banusz (HUN) – 4.5 points
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GM Parham Maghsoodloo (IRI) – 4.5 points
Notable Performances:
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IM Leya Garifullina (FID, 2459) continues to impress, defeating FM Joshua Colas (USA, 2275) to reach 4 points.
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GM Elham Amar (NOR, 2546) secured a win against GM Hannes Stefansson (ISL, 2420), also advancing to 4 points.
Round 6 Pairings:
The sixth round is scheduled for April 13, 2025, at 09:00. Key pairings include:
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GM Parham Maghsoodloo (4.5) vs. GM Mahammad Muradli (5)
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GM Tamas Banusz (4.5) vs. GM Eltaj Safarli (4.5)
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GM Velimir Ivic (4) vs. GM Vasyl Ivanchuk (4.5)
As the tournament progresses, the competition at the top remains intense. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the final rounds of the Reykjavik Open 2025.
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