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Grandmasters clash for the only time at this tournament, as the crucial battle between Andorra and Monaco gets under way. Luxembourg (left) look to extend their tournament lead in their match against Liechtenstein. Luxembourg's top board, IM Fred Berend. The Faroe Islanders contemplate their next moves against Malta. Pavlos Constantinou of Cyprus considers his position. The players of San Marino (left) take on Cyprus. Multiple Jersey and Channel-Islands Champion, Jon Hawes, considers his position against Jersey's perennial local rivals, Guernsey. The much-anticipated local derby between Guernsey and a Jersey team whose players can see their home island from the tournament venue, would result in a 3-1 win for the host nation. Monaco's powerful pair of Grandmasters, Igor Efimov (left) and Algimantas Butnorius, during their vital sixth round clash with Andorra.