The 3rd memorial of Olympic champion Karen Asrian continues in the city of Armenia, Jermuk. 8 Georgian chess players are participating in it. Konstantine Shanava (2566) has the best result from Georgians. After 6 rounds he is in the 3rd place with 4.5 points.
Shanava won 3 matches and played 3 draws. He is only behind 2 Armenian chess players - Tigran Kotanyan (2522) and David Petrosyan (2487). Leaders have 5-5 points.
Other Georgian chess players who are participating in Jermuk have the following results: 11. Davit Magalashvili (2455) - 4.0 points; 12. Sophio Gvetadze (2352) - 4.0; 13. Giorgi Bagaturov (2464) - 4.0; 16. Nazi Paikidze (2376) - 4.0; 31. Maia Lomineishvili (2355) - 3.0; 40. Sophiko Guramishvili (2343) - 2.5; 60. Nino Imnadze (1764) - 1.5;
Karen Asrian Memorial is held by Swiss system. 16 grand masters are among 64 participants. Prize money of the tournament is 15 000 USD. Champion will win 3 000 USD. Top 15 chess players will win prizes. Top three women chess players will be awarded with 800, 500 and 200 USD.