In Jermuk, today was a rest day and Ju Wenjun maintains a half point lead over Hou Yifan, Humpy Koneru, and Ruan Lufei. Five rounds to go in the Grand Prix event.

 Wang Hao and Anish Giri (fresh off winning the Dutch Championship) won their 1st round games today and take the early lead in Biel. Nakamura with black was able to draw Carlsen (who played 4 Qxd4 in a Sicilian).

The British Championship started today with Gawain Jones top seed in the absence of Adams and Short. Second ranked Howell was held to a draw.