Traditional Chess Tournament 6th Prospero A Pichay Cup Open started in the capital city of Philippines, Manila. Tamaz Gelashvili(2461) and Merab Gagushvili(2596), the members of Georgian Olympic Team participate in this tournament.
47 chess players from 10 countries participate in this tournament. 10 chess players among them are the best titled.
After 4 rounds, Anton Filippov (Uzbekistan, 2609) and John Paul Gomes (Philippines, 2527) are leaders with 3.5 points.
10 chess players are behind them with half point. Gagunashvili and Gelashvili are among them. According to additional notes Georgians keep the 5-6 th places.
In the 5th round Georgians will play against local opponents. Gelashvili will play with white pieces against Emmanuel Senador (2393) and Gagunashvili with black pieces will compete Harida Paskua (2368)
Kazakh Murtas Kazhgaleyev (2619) has the highest rating in the tournament. Filippov keeps the 2th place, after them are Gelashvili and Gagunashvili.
