A large open tournament dedicated to the 70th birthday of International Master Alexander Zakharov (Rostov on Don), Honored Coach of Russia, was held over 10 days in the tourist complex “Akvaloo” (Krasnodar Territory).
The tournament was attended by 65 players, including 22 Grandmasters, many of them being students and friends of Alexander Ivanovich Zakharov.
The 18-years old GM Vladimir Fedoseev (St. Petersburg) took a clear first place with an undefeated 7,5/9 score.
Ivan Bukavshin (Tolyati) and Sanan Sjugirov (Lipetsk) shared the second place with 6,5 points each.
Vladimir Fedoseev (photo by russiachess.org)
