Semi-Finals:
The Semi-Final stage of the ACP Masters Cup Rapid 2015 proved to be an extremely exciting one. On one hand, Nepomniachtchi, known for his fast-chess skills, was easily overcome by Ivanchuk; while on the other, the Gelfand-Bacrot match-up went all the way down to the wire. In the end, it was Bacrot who came out on top to set up a finale against Ivanchuk.
Finals – Ivanchuk vs Bacrot:
Vassily Ivanchuk, just like in the Semi-Finals, put on a dominant performance in the Finals as well. Ivanchuk swiftly overcame Bacrot with a 2.5-0.5 scoreline, thus emerging victorious at the 2015 edition of the ACP Masters Cup Rapid. The creative Ukrainian went home richer by $ 10000.