Baniel and Drake settled the game peacefully in just ten moves. Both are assured of spots in the team with three rounds left to go. A tense game developed between Duke and King. Both are new to All-Army Chess and instead of halving the point early, both decided to fight for the point. This strategy benefits one and hurts the other. Veteran players over time have adopted a strategy, borne out of experience, guaranteeing a spot in the top six. The strategy involves playing to draw against equal or stronger opposition and play to win against weaker opponents.
West vs. Floto (1-0)
Donovan vs. Pitts (0-1)
Baniel vs. Drake (1/2-1/2)
Corona vs. Shepherd (0-1)
Fissel vs. Macaspac (0-1)
Duke vs. King (1/2-1/2)

Standings after Round 8
| Rank | Players | Points | 
| 1 | Macaspac | 8 | 
| 2 | Pitts | 6 | 
| 3 | Drake | 6 | 
| 4 | Baniel | 5.5 | 
| 5 | King | 5 | 
| 6 | Duke | 5 | 
| 7 | West | 4 | 
| 8 | Donovan | 3 | 
| 9 | Fissel | 2.5 | 
| 10 | Corona | 2 | 
| 11 | Shepherd | 1 | 
| 12 | Floto | 0 | 
 
						
												
						
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