This elite event is underway in Shamkir, Azerbajan. The participants are: Carlsen, Nakamura, Karjakin, Radjabov, Caruana and Mamedyarov.
(Photo taken from the official site)
After 4 rounds Carlsen and Caruana lead with 2.5 points. Caruana managed to defeat the World Champion in a Berlin endgame yesterday.
Results of the 4th round
Karjakin Sergey RUS ½ – ½ Mamedyarov Shakhriyar AZE
Radjabov Teimour AZE ½ – ½ Nakamura Hikaru USA
Caruana Fabiano ITA 1 – 0 Carlsen Magnus NOR
Standings after 4 rounds
Carlsen, Caruana 2.5
Karjakin, Radjabov, Nakamura 2
Mamedyarov 1
Pairings of the 5th round
Mamedyarov Shakhriyar AZE – Caruana Fabiano ITA
Carlsen Magnus NOR – Radjabov Teimour AZE
Nakamura Hikaru USA – Karjakin Sergey RUS