 17-year-old Russian superstar Andrey Asipenko has been having a fabulous run at the Gibraltar Masters. He drew his final game against Vang Hau. Both players are looking at a potential playoff. The two of them join us in our studio. Andrey, a draw in the final round. A result that you were fine with given the tournament situation from the start? Yes, I wanted to play very solid because it's the last round that I didn't like to lose. Yes, I wanted to play this line, but I didn't expect C6. I just don't know this line and I expected A6 and very solid for White without some risk. But this is how you wanted your game today because you've had a 2800 performance in the tournament. Drawing right now gives you a very good shot at a tie break as well, depending on how the games go. But maybe David Paravian or Mustafa can win. Is that something that you're keeping an eye on right now? Yes. Of course. Take us through what happened. Yes, this line, but maybe it's just a draw. Yes, this is a famous line. Instead you went for C6 and you kept things solid and in control actually. I remember that this variation sacrifice a pawn, but it's very not solid. So you didn't want to go for this over the board. You wanted to play something a little more in control. But then after that it was a very level game and pretty much the ending just it fizzled out pretty quickly. A very level game all through. Yes, I think it's without some chances too. Right, and you tell us this is your second time in Gibraltar. You've had a fantastic tournament. Yes, I like this place and one of my favorite places in the world. I'm looking forward to be here next time. One of your favorite places in the world is a big thing to say. Why? What is it that you like about Gibraltar? I like monkeys. We get that a lot. When I took a bite I went to see monkeys and they were very aggressive. And we're going to ask you to just tell us one thing. Now I remember when you took a bite you were actually the sole leader of the tournament. This bite was just the idea to get some rest because we don't see that very often when you're leading. What was the strategy behind it? Yes, I just wanted to see monkeys. Fair enough. Yes, and I wanted to relax. And it's worked out well for you. What about the other games? How do you think the top boards, how are they going right now? I think we will play tie break. I think so too. But I don't know with whom. Maybe Vashier will win and we will play with him. Interesting. And your last question. I want to know that coming into today's game you obviously prepared against Vang Hau. But also was there preparation involved for a potential tie break? Maybe I will play another variation. Because it's only for the last round and for the tie break I will have another strategy. We look forward to seeing what that is and all the best. Thank you. Thank you, Andrei. So last round draw against Andrei. Are you satisfied with the result of this game? Okay, I thought that it's very solid and the tournament situation requires us not to make things too much complicated. And I think this result completely acceptable for both sides. He actually was with us earlier and he said that he was fine with going for a solid line and keeping things level as well. Yes, that was what I thought I would try to do. Actually the game was quite level throughout. No big chances taken from either side. Have you also had a look at what is going on on the other boards and are you keeping an eye out on that? Because there is a big chance for a tie break? Yes, I was mainly seeing about part 2. Now I think the situation is also very equal on part 2. It's fun to play for the tie break, I don't mind. The tournament is obviously not over yet because in all probability there will be a playoff. Within this classical part of the tournament evaluate your play. Are you happy with the way things have gone? The end result is good. Okay, it's not a big thing. Last time you were with us you mentioned that you were not feeling so well. Are you feeling better? Yes, I am feeling much better. I think now my chat is gone but it's clear that tomorrow I will take flight and go back to Beijing. And finally tell us that for the tie breaks or the playoffs coming up, is there any preparation that you will be doing or just getting some rest? I think I will just get some rest because I stay in the hotel the whole day. I think I will try to go back and it's not clear when the tie break will happen. Right, we are going to let you get on with it and wish you all the best. Thank you very much.