28 May 2016

Alexander Grischuk Wins Igor Kurnosov Memorial

Pavel Smirnov and Alexander Riazantsev tied for second.

Igor Kurnosov Memorial rapid tournament ended in Chelyabinsk. 

The highest rated player of the event, Alexander Grischuk, won it outright with 9 points in 11 games. 

Pavel Smirnov and Alexander Riazantsev tied for second with 8.5 points. Smirnov became second according to the tie-break. 

Valentina Gunina showed the best result among women with 7 points.