Mas loses to Jurcik

Mas has lost his postponed game to Marian Jurcik and Jurcik moves into joint lead with Simacek. The standings now:

IM SIMACEK Pavel 3.5
IM JURCIK Marian 3.5
GM KRIVOSHEY Sergei 3
GM STOHL Igor 3
IM MAS Hafizulhelmi 3
IM MICHALIK Peter 2.5
GM POLAK Tomas 2
FM CSIBA Dominik 2
IM HIRNEISE Tobias 1.5

According to my calculations, the average rating of the tournament is 2455. This means a GM norm requires 6.5 points. Mas will need to win three games and draw one from his remaining four games. It is not impossible, but the loss have made it more difficult now.

Mas remaining games are with (in order of rounds) -

IM SIMACEK Pavel 3.5
GM POLAK Tomas 2
FM CSIBA Dominik 2
IM MICHALIK Peter 2.5

Simacek is also on track for a GM norm needing 3/4. So it will be interesting if he tries to beat Mas as Mas will also be gunning for a win.