Ruslan Ponomariov surprised Vugar Gashimov in the first two rapid games gaining a comfortable 2-0 advantage. Ponomariov settled for a draw in the third game, to win the match with total score 3,5:1,5. Boris Gelfand drew in his first game, but was more convincing in the next ones, winning both rapid games againt Jakovenko and progressing with a match score 3,5:1,5.

The World Cup continues with the semi finals, where Ponomariov - Malakhov and Karjakin - Gelfand will compete for a spot in the final and a chance to participate in the 2010 Candidates tournament.

Round 5: Game 1 / Game 2 / Tiebreaks / Official website