Frank Paciulli prepares for the first round.
Alex Ostrovskiy and Frank Paciulli chat before the start of the tournament.
In round one, FM Asa Hoffmann defeated Alan Zhang.
Meanwhile Alex Ostrovskiy bested Ben Kessler, and Jacob Berman lost to Richard Tuhrim.
In round three, Darrian Robinson and Yefim Treger played to a draw.