Topic - Anish Giri

Dutch GM Anish Giri claimed one of the slots in the Open tournament, defeating American GM Hans Moke Niemann in the 11th and final round, while German GM Mathias Bluebaum, seeded 32nd, was a surprise qualifier with the best tiebreaks among the four grandmasters a half-point back.

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