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5th Final Masters Sao Paulo Bilbao 2012 (Opening Ceremony)

5th Final Masters 2012 Opening Ceremony

Mark Crowther - Monday 24th September 2012

Magnus Carlsen signing autographs. Photo © Albert Silver.

Magnus Carlsen signing autographs. Photo © Albert Silver. | http://www.theweekinchess.com

The 5th Final Masters 2012 Opening Ceremony took place in Sao Paulo on Sunday 23rd September ahead of Monday's 1st round. The draw brought up the pairings Anand-Vallejo, Aronian-Karjakin and Caruana-Carlsen. Play starts at 7pm UK time 3pm local time.

Magnus Carlsen draws a number for his place in the pairings.

Magnus Carlsen draws a number for his place in the pairings.Photo © Albert Silver.

Players at the opening ceremony

Players at the opening ceremony Photo © Albert Silver.

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