Ukraine continued the victorious run by scoring against another heavyweight - the defending champion China. The key game was Kryvoruchko's win against Yu Yangyi, where the remaining boards were drawn.







Netherlands scored a lucky win against Belarus, as Kirill Stupak lost his way in a sharp position with an extra rook.







USA started with two early wins against Serbia, by Nakamura and Wesley So, and later Caruana escaped against Ivanisevic to close the score on 3-1 in favor of his team.







India ended Azerbaijan's winning streak as Mamedyarov and Naiditsch recorded first loses after 4 consecutive wins. On the other side of the table, Vidit Gujrathi won 5th game in a row. The overall score is 3-1 in favour of India.



By the same result Czech Republic, Turkey and Russia defeated Slovenia, Mongolia and Egypt, respectively.



Inspired Georgia demolished Spain 3,5-0,5.







Noting the upsets of the round, Canada beat Cuba 3-1, Latvia defeated Hungary and Paraguay stunned France.



Azerbaijan 2 crushed Turkmenistan 4-0, with wins of Durarbayli, Abasov, Guseinov and Guliyev. Azerbaijan 3 lost to Zimbabwe with a consoling win of Vugar Asadli on the top board.



