GM Vladimir Kramnik did not secure enough points to move his rating higher to qualify for the 2018 Candidates’ Tournament after another disappointing performance in the European Club Cup, at least by his standards. He had to get his rating to 2802 by the end of the month to contend with Fabiona Caruana and Wesley So for the two rating spots. His only hope now of getting into the Candidates’ is a wildcard.
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