Staten Island 3 Karpovs 1

Staten Island received wins from Jackson Hueckel, Alexander Negron & Pete Cavaliere while notching their 1st match-victory of the season.

This reporter was in prime position to tie the match at 2 but blundered in moderate time-pressure.

Cavaliere - Moldovan
after 33.Nc1?

Black to Win

With the Karpovs' loss, Hamilton leads by 1.5 games & can clinch 1st place by going 1-1-1 against S. Island, the Kortchnois & Kramniks.

Updated 5th round replay & PGN.