In round one, Roger Pedersen lost to IM Justin Sarkar.
Meanwhile, Vladimir Polyakin and SM Yaacov Norowitz played to a draw.
In round two, Gregory Rotsenmar was defeated by Roger Pedersen.
IM Justin Sarkar and GM Michael Rohde drew their second round game.
The fifth round game between IM Justin Sarkar and SM Yaacov Norowitz ended in a draw.