30 October 2017

Bocharov, Chigaev and Potapov Lead Arkanov Memorial

They have got 3.5 points out of 4.

A stage of the Rapid Grand Prix of Russia, dedicated to the memory of a famous writer, playwright, stand-up comedian, and TV presenter Arkady Arkanov, started in the Altai Palace Casino (the Siberian Coin gaming zone, Altai Republic). 40 players, including 6 GMs and 16 IMs, are taking part in the Swiss tournament with 11 rounds. The prize fund is 1,000,000 roubles. 

On October 30, the first 4 rounds were played. Dmitry Bocharov (Novosibirsk Oblast), Maksim Chigaev (Kemerovo Oblast), and Pavel Potapov (Yamalo-Nenets Autonomous Okrug) took the lead with 3.5 points. 

Round 5 pairings

Tournament page