Still a lot of tension on the board, as Vitiugov will hope to avoid a second defeat in a row. His team must win this match to take it into the tiebreaks!
A lot to juggle for both sides, with play happening on left and right flank, as well as lots of central pawn tension.
Vitiugov takes the first opportunity!
Vitiugov with a great chance at winning here, much more space and better placed pieces!
Vitiugov has 'jumped the gun', and there's some chance for Hikaru to hold the balance with best play here. But in practice it's very tough.
Moves flooding in now. Vitiugov has a huge protected passed pawn and an extra pawn to boot. But his king's a bit shaky.
Hikaru doing Hikaru things! He just somehow manages to trick Vitiugov in a near-losing endgame and not only draw, but he in fact emerges victorious! A huge result as it kills any last bit of hope that Malcolm's Mates may have had.
WR Chess Team are through to the quarterfinals!