Three teams sit tied atop both sections heading into Friday's final round at the European Club Cup. The race is wide open in both competitions.
In the open section, SuperChess and Novy Bor drew their head-to-head matchup, which worked perfectly for Bayegan Pendik. The Turkish club seized the opportunity to vault into contention with a narrow victory over Tuxera Aquaprofit Nagykanizsai. All three teams now share the lead going into the decisive round.
The women's section saw its first real shake-up when Gambit Bonnevoie, the tournament's unbeaten squad, finally lost a game. This defeat opened the door for Monte-Carlo and Odlar Yurdu to join the Luxembourg club atop the standings. Bonnevoie's loss means no team has a cushion entering the final round.
Both sections will be decided on Friday. The open competition features several legitimate contenders capable of winning, while the women's race is equally uncertain after Bonnevoie's slip. Every team in contention still controls its own destiny. The final round should produce clear winners in both competitions, assuming someone breaks through the logjam at the top.