Nana Dzagnidze (2550) played quite well against English grand master Michael Adams (2723, rank 2) with white pieces and drew at prestige tournament which is underway in Gibraltar.
As far as you know Dzagnidze is preparing for the last stage of FIDE, which will be held in the capital of Qatar, Doha.in case of winning the first of the second place Nana will get right of fighting for World Championship.
In a result of this draw he gained 1.5 points and he is on the 28th place among 232 participants. She will compete against Spanish Juan Manuel Bellon Lopez (2404) in the next round.
Salome Melia (2449) won over Swiss Thomas Locht (2173) with white pieces in the second round. She gained 1.0 point and she is on the 76th place. Her next rival is Greek Zygouris Hristos (2215).
Giorgi Kacheishvili (2585) drew with Indian Karavade Eesha (2353). Kacheishvili is on the 59th place with 1.0 point. His next rival is Mexican Estrada Nieto Julian. (2309).
After two rounds of Gibraltar Masters Ukrainian Ivanchuk Vassily (2764) is favorite of the tournament. 10 rounds will be held at the tournament and it will finish on February 3. Prize money is 126 000 GBP. Champion will win 17 500 GBP. Top 12 chess players will be rewarded.
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