2 rounds before the end of the Groningen chess tournament Erwin l’Ami of Holland (2645) is leading with 6.0 points. He is 0.5 point ahead of the nearest opponent.

Shota Azaladze (2482) and Zurab Javakhadze (2451) have the best results from the Georgians. They earned 5.0-5.0 points and are in the 13^th and 14^th places.

Davit Lobzhanidze (2445) is in the 29^th place with 4.0 points. Giorgi Khelaia (2110) is in the 84^th place with 2.5 points.

The Groningen tournament will end up on December 30.