Aleksandr Rakhmanov of Russia (2591) keeps the best chance to win the Dubai Open Chess Championship. He is leading with 7.0 points. None of the Georgians can get in Top 3.

Before the last round, Levan Pantsulaia (2556) has the best result from the Georgians. He is in the 24^th place with 5.5 points. It is interesting that Bela Khotenashvili (2492), Mikheil Mchedlishvili (2640), Konstantine Shanava (2578), Sophiko Khukhashvili (2386) and Maka Purtseladze (2347) have 5-5 points. They are in the 30^th, 33^rd, 50^th, 58^th and 60^th places.

The tournament is based on Swiss system and will finish on April 15. Prize money of the Dubai tournament is 50 000 USD. Champion will win 10 000 USD. The money will be distributed this way: II place – 7 000; III place – 4 000; IV – 3 500; V – 2 500;...