About Match
The table reads 10th (Khan Tengri, 21 pts) against 6th (Astana II, 26 pts), 5 points apart. The last five rounds place Astana II no better than 11th for form, against 6th in the standings. A win here leaves Astana II on 29 points and up to 5th, other results permitting.
Defeat has followed defeat for Astana II — three in succession.


