9 September 2018

Vladislav Artemiev Wins Igor Kurnosov Memorial

Tournament takes place in Chelyabinsk. 

Igor Kurnosov's father presents a reward to Vladislav Artemiev for the first place (Photo: Dmitry Kryakvin)
Igor Kurnosov's father presents a reward to Vladislav Artemiev for the first place (Photo: Dmitry Kryakvin)

A stage of the Rapid Grand Prix of Russia - the Igor Kurnosov Memorial - finished in Chelyabinsk. Many Igor Kurnosov's colleagues and friends came to honour his memory. 

Vladislav Artemiev scored 9.5 points out of 11 to take the first place. Dmitry Kokarev (2nd place) and Ilia Iljiushenok (3rd place) are 1 point behind. Valentina Gunina showed the best result among women. Nukhim Rashkovsky excelled among seniors, while Igor Lysyj took the highest place among local chess players. 

Tournament on Chess-Results