2018 Cup Chronicle Issue 8

After another peaceful day in Saint Louis, American Fabiano Caruana remains half a point ahead of the field. He is still being chased by a pack of players, including World Champion Magnus Carlsen. In the final round, he will be facing off against his Olympic teammate Wesley So, while his other teammate Hikaru Nakamura will have the black pieces against the World Champion. A win would clinch the title for Caruana, while a draw would open the door for a possibility of a playoff. With the tickets to the Grand Chess Tour finals in London still on the line, the final day is going to be a nailbiter!