If Ponomariov and Leko draw, and Gelfand beats Aronian, then three players tie for first : Leko, Gelfand and Ponomariov.

If Ponomariov beats Leko and Gelfand beats Aronian, then Ponomariov is the sole winner, and Gelfand is alone in second place, followed by Leko and Aronian who tie for 3-4. Naturally if Leko beats Ponomariov he is first, and Ponomariov ties for 3-4 with Aronian.

If Ponomariov beats Leko and Gelfand draws Aronian, then Ponomariov is first, Aronian second, and Gelfand and Leko tie for 3-4.

If Ponomariov and Leko draw, and Aronian beats Gelfand, then Aronian is the sole winner, followed by Leko and Ponomariov, and four players in 4-7th place.