European Championship: Six players tied for first place after five rounds

After five rounds of the European Chess Championship in Katowice, six players share the lead on 4½/5 following a quiet draw between early pacesetters Eduardo Iturrizaga and Robert Hovhannisyan (pictured). A group of four joined them with wins. Close behind, 44 players stand on 4/5, while several of the top seeds, including Igor Kovalenko, are already a point off the pace in the 501-player Swiss open. | Photo: Official website