Pasquale Abbatecola delivered a commanding 3-0 victory over Marco Cavassi, solidifying his hold on second place with 16 points and a match still in hand. This result extends his unbeaten record against Cavassi and puts significant pressure on the leader. Meanwhile, Cavassi remains third with 13 points and no matches left, unable to improve his standing. Abbatecola’s strong performance positions him well for a potential leap to the top spot in the final round.