Russia play 53 moves - let others work
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It was not a hard day at the office for Russia on Friday's penultimate round. Even though there is an official free day on Saturday before the final round, the Russians took no risks and agreed to 4 quick draws against England. The total number of moves for the leading team was 53.

Hungary are not easing up, as they still have their sights at silver medals. Today even Almasi won (in addition to Judit of course), and Hungary climbed to 3rd spot beating the under-form Netherlands 3-1.

Germany are still on 2nd place after beating the Bosnians 2˝-1˝. Kurajica of Bosnia went for complications against Dautov, and wound up just a piece down very soon.

Georgia beat Bulgaria convincingly 3˝-˝, with Topalov the only Bulgarian not losing.

Cuba surprised the USA. Shabalov was the only winner for the American team.

We will host a chat session during the final round. We will have GM commentary on the deciding matches as they unfold. If you participated in our popular Kasparov-Kramnik match chats, you will know what to expect! The last round matches start at 10 o'clock Istanbul time, which is 8 o'clock British time. Our chat page opens two hours into the round, at 10 o'clock British time. You are welcome!

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