The 7th round of World Veteran Championship which is underway in the city of Italy, Arco, was successful for Georgian chess players. World 5-time champion Nona Gaphrindashvili (2363) beat Russian Larisa Khropova (2037). Tamar Khmiadashvili (2162) won over Russian Elena Fatalibekova (2270) with white pieces.
After the previous round, Georgian chess players are leading with 5.5-5.5 points. According to the additional data, Gaphrindashvili is in the first place.
In the 8th round, Gaphrindashvilli will play against Borislava Borisova (2096, 4.5 points) who is competing in the name of Sweden. Khmiadashvili will play against Russian Svetlana Miednikova (21246, 4.0) with black pieces.
The winner will be awarded with 600 EUR , other price money is - II-500, III-400, IV-200 EUR.