26 May 2016

Igor Kurnosov Memorial Starts In Chelyabinsk

Alexander Grischuk is the highest rated participant.

On May 25-28, Chelyabinsk hosts the Kurnosov Memorial – a leg of Russian Rapid Grand Prix 2016.

Among the participants are Alexander Grischuk, Sergey Rublevsky, Ernesto Inarkiev, Pavel Ponkratov, Sergey Movsesian, Denis Khismatullin, Alexander Riazantsev, Igor Lysyj, Dmitry Bocharov, Vadim Zvjaginsev, Pavel Maletin, Valentina Gunina and other strong players. 

Chief Arbiter – Mikhail Kryukov. 

The organizers – RCF, Chelyabinsk Regional Chess Federation, Chelyabinsk Region Sports Ministry.

The first four rounds will be played on May 26.