Wesley So won the 2nd ACP Golden Classic with 4.5 out 6. The Philippine played a short draw against Sabino Brunello in the 7th round, which secured him the first place and its special prize: a gold bar. Thanks to his tournament performance of 2844, So gained 7.6 rating points, jumping to the 12th place of the world ranking with a rating of 2755. In the other games, Zoltan Almasi beat Emil Sutovsky, while Daniele Vocaturo passed the lanterne rouge to Ian Nepomniachtchi.
| Place | Points | TPR | Rating | |
| 1 | Wesley So | 4½ | 2844 | +7,6 |
| 2 | Baadur Jobava | 3½ | 2714 | +0,4 |
| 3 | Zoltan Almasi | 3 | 2660 | -2,7 |
| 4 | Emil Sutovsky | 3 | 2672 | +4,3 |
| 5 | Daniele Vocaturo | 2½ | 2621 | +2,6 |
| 6 | Sabino Brunello | 2½ | 2624 | +3,9 |
| 7 | Ian Nepomniachtchi | 2 | 2529 | -16,1 |
Sabino Brunello - Wesley So (Draw)
Wesley So and Brunello played a lsolid ine in semi-Slav defense, which is known for its drawish structure. After twenty moves the draw was agreed.
Wesley So.
Sabino Brunello.
Emil Sutovsky - Zoltan Almasi (0-1)
Zoltan Almasi thinking about his next move while Sutovsky is walking around the playing hall.
Ian Nepomniachtchi and Daniele Vocaturo staring at the board.
Ian Nepomniachtchi - Daniele Vocaturo (0-1)
Daniele Vocaturo.
Ian Nepomniachtchi.
Results of the 7th round:
- Sabino Brunello - Wesley So (Draw)
- Emil Sutovsky - Zoltan Almasi (0-1)
- Ian Nepomniachtchi - Daniele Vocaturo (0-1)
