According to Offsideplus.az, our representative came face to face with the American intellectual Wesley So.

Teymur Rajabov, who lost in the first game with black pieces, restored the balance with white pieces in the next match. The third-party ended with the defeat of our compatriot. In the last match, Rajabov lost to his opponent in the overall standings - 1.5: 2.5.

The couple will have at least 4 more meetings tomorrow. 

Note that the total prize fund of the tournament is $ 100,000. The winner will receive $ 30,000.

"Opera Euro Rapid"

Semifinal

Wesley So (USA) - Teymur Rajabov (AZERBAIJAN) - 2.5: 1.5

Magnus Carlsen (Norway) - Maxime Vashie-Lagrave (France) - 2.5: 0.5