Round 3 of Spain's Individual Championship unfolds Wednesday in Linares with a loaded field. Shirov brings his fearsome reputation against rising talent Guijarro. Iturrizaga Bonelli and Pichot clash in another heavyweight matchup. The nine-round Swiss format keeps everyone in contention through the middle rounds, but these early pairings separate the pretenders from genuine title contenders. Ninety minutes per side with increments favors sharp preparation over scrambling.