24 February 2022

Three Russian Players Make It To Airthings Masters Semi-Final

Nepomniachtchi will face Esipenko, Artemiev will play against Carlsen.


The quarterfinals of the Airthings Masters were played on Chess24. Ian Nepomniachtchi (Russia) won against Vincent Keymer (Germany) 2.5-1.5. Magnus Carlsen (Norway) defeated Le Quang Liem (Vietnam) with the same score. Vladislav Artemiev (Russia) and Ding Liren (China) exchanged blows in the first and third games, but the Russian bested his opponent in the fourth one. Andrey Esipenko (Russia) eliminated Eric Hansen (Canada) by winning 3-1.  

Semi-final:

Nepomniachtchi - Esipenko
Carlsen - Artemiev

The semi-final will be held on 24 February. Each match will consist of four games. If a tiebreak is required, the players will play two 5+3 games and then, if needed, a single Armageddon game.

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